Vineyards · North East England
Melkington
In or near Cornhill-on-Tweed.
Melkington — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Barbara Carr — 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
- Etal · 4.5 km
About
Melkington is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland central. 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 Northumberland
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Melkington is a vineyard located in central Scotland. This site offers a range of locally produced wines, with a focus on sustainable practices. Visitors can expect guided tours of the vineyard, tastings of the wines, and an insight into the winemaking process. The scenic landscape provides a picturesque backdrop for those interested in viticulture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6611, -2.1891
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Cornhill-on-Tweed
- Postcode
- TD12 4XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Etal — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31112146 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Melkington?
- Melkington is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4XG), in the parish of Cornhill-on-Tweed.
- What is Melkington?
- Melkington — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Melkington?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD12 4XG.
- Is Melkington a protected site?
- Yes — Melkington is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Melkington?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD12 4XG.