Vineyards · South West England
Knowle Hill Castle
In or near Braunton.
Knowle Hill Castle — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 8.8 km
About
Knowle Hill Castle is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south west. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Braunton, Devon, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knowle Hill Castle is a vineyard located in South-West England. It produces a variety of wines on its estate, which features scenic landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can expect to explore the vineyard and possibly participate in tastings, gaining insight into the wine-making process. The setting provides a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for those interested in viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1242, -4.1607
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Braunton
- Postcode
- EX33 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6423250 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowle Hill Castle?
- Knowle Hill Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX33 2LL), in the parish of Braunton.
- What is Knowle Hill Castle?
- Knowle Hill Castle — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Knowle Hill Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX33 2LL.
- Is Knowle Hill Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Knowle Hill Castle is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Knowle Hill Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX33 2LL. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.