Vineyards · East Midlands
The Bulwarks (earthworks)
In or near Breedon on the Hill.
The Bulwarks (earthworks) — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, 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)
About
The Bulwarks (earthworks) is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england east midlands. 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 Leicestershire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breedon Hill SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bulwarks are a series of earthworks located in the East Midlands. This site is notable for its historical significance, reflecting ancient defensive structures. The surrounding area includes a vineyard, where visitors can expect to find a selection of local wines produced on-site. The vineyard setting offers a peaceful environment, ideal for leisurely strolls among the vines.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8058, -1.4003
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Breedon on the Hill
- Postcode
- DE73 8AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645863 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bulwarks (earthworks)?
- The Bulwarks (earthworks) is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE73 8AT), in the parish of Breedon on the Hill.
- What is The Bulwarks (earthworks)?
- The Bulwarks (earthworks) — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to The Bulwarks (earthworks)?
- Drivers can use postcode DE73 8AT.
- Is The Bulwarks (earthworks) a protected site?
- Yes — The Bulwarks (earthworks) is part of the Breedon Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Bulwarks (earthworks)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE73 8AT. It sits within the North West Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.