Vineyards · South East England
Malwood Castle hillfort
In or near Ashurst.
Malwood Castle hillfort — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Ashurst New Forest · 6.0 km
About
Malwood Castle hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england south east. 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 Hampshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lymington River SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: New Forest
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Malwood Castle hillfort is a vineyard located in South-East England. This site features a historical hillfort, which adds a unique backdrop to the vineyard's operations. Visitors can expect a scenic setting for wine production, surrounded by the remnants of ancient earthworks. The vineyard focuses on the cultivation of grapes suited to the region's climate, providing an opportunity to explore local viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9079, -1.6074
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Minstead
- Postcode
- SO43 7HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Nearest railway station
- Ashurst New Forest — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664578 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Malwood Castle hillfort?
- Malwood Castle hillfort is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO43 7HB), in the parish of Minstead.
- What is Malwood Castle hillfort?
- Malwood Castle hillfort — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Malwood Castle hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO43 7HB.
- Is Malwood Castle hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Malwood Castle hillfort is part of the Lymington River SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Malwood Castle hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO43 7HB.