Vineyards · North East England
The Great Enclosure
In or near Akeld.
The Great Enclosure — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Russel Wills — 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
- Heatherslaw · 7.9 km
About
The Great Enclosure 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: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Great Enclosure is a vineyard located in central Scotland. This site is known for its cultivation of grapes suited to the local climate, contributing to the region's growing reputation for wine production. Visitors can expect a scenic setting, with opportunities to explore the vineyards and learn about the winemaking process. The vineyard may offer tastings and tours, providing insight into the craft of viticulture in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5686, -2.1170
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31111515 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Great Enclosure?
- The Great Enclosure is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6HF), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is The Great Enclosure?
- The Great Enclosure — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to The Great Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6HF.
- Is The Great Enclosure a protected site?
- Yes — The Great Enclosure is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Great Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6HF.