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Experiences


We are delighted to be able to open our Estate and invite guests to share in the beauty of the Simpsons' vineyards and taste our award-winning wines. 

A warm welcome to Simpsons' Wine Estate

We are delighted to be able to open our Estate and invite guests to share in the beauty of the Simpsons' vineyards and taste our award-winning wines.


Our Events Team has carefully curated a range of experiences for you to book onto. Discover more about our events below - we very much look forward to welcoming you to Simpsons' Wine Estate.

Due to operating a strict production environment, we sadly cannot accommodate guests under 18 years of age or dogs. We thank you for your understanding.

For any queries do
email: info@simpsonswine.com
or call 01227 832200
and we will be happy to assist you. 

Wine Tasting Experience

Weekday Afternoons

£25 per person

We are delighted to welcome you to our Glass House Tasting Room for an enjoyable exploration of our wines.

Vineyard & Winery Tour & Tasting Experience

Saturdays & some Friday Afternoons

£45 per person

We are delighted to welcome you to our Glass House Tasting Room for an enjoyable exploration of our wines.

Sunset Sessions

Friday Evenings - Summer 2024

£65 per person

The perfect way to raise a glass on a hazy summer evening and enjoy a locally sourced platter.

Interested in an event but it’s sold out? Fill out the form below and we’ll email you when it’s available.

Name:

Email:

Event type:

Preferred Date of Event:

Preferred Time Slot of Event:

Further Information

Office Opening Hours

Our office business hours are 9am -5pm, during which time cellar door wine purchases can be made and ‘Click and Collect’ orders can be collected.  All Tasting Experiences do require reservation in advance on our website HERE or by telephone on 01227 832200.

Directions

You will find the entrance to Simpsons’ Wine Estate on Church Lane, directly opposite St John the Baptist Church in Barham. We are a 15-minute drive from Canterbury and directions can be found HERE.

Public transport

We are located a short taxi journey from Canterbury West station, where the hourly high-speed trains from London St Pancras stop. If you would like to book a taxi in advance of your visit, our recommended taxi providers are:


Nashat Hamdallah Taxis - 07920 424372

Longleys Taxi Company - 01227 710777

Parking

Ample onsite parking is available to our guests, with easy drop off and collection from the winery. We regret however that overnight parking is not available.

Accessibility

Simpsons’ Wine Estate is committed to providing equal access for all visitors, to ensure that they can enjoy and fully participate in the experiences that we offer. To this end, please see below for our current accessibility guidelines:-

* Ample onsite parking, with easy drop off and collection from winery
* Possible to access the vineyard by vehicle if mobility is compromised
* Access to toilets is on ground floor, including a unisex accessible toilet
* Our Winery is all on one level for tours, with all doorways suitable for wheelchair users
* All internal areas are well lit and pen and paper is available from staff to assist with communication if required
* Please note that access to the Glass House Tasting Room is up 2 flights of stairs

If you wish to discuss any specific requirements with our team, please contact us on 01227 832200 to make suitable arrangements, i.e. for tastings held on the ground floor.

Children and Dogs

Our tasting experiences and vineyard tours both involve visiting our working winery and feature a guided wine tasting, so are not suitable for children. All events are for over 18’s only. We are sorry, but we do not allow dogs at the Estate, except for registered assistance dogs accompanying visitors with accessibility requirements.

Local Accommodation / Restaurants

We would be delighted to recommend local accommodation and restaurants if you would like to combine your visit to the Estate with an overnight stay or meal. Please contact us at info@simpsonswine.com for more details.

Cancellations

If you are unable to attend a scheduled booking, tickets can be exchanged or refunded at our discretion. Any request for a refund or transfer must be made in writing, directed to theglasshouse@simpsonswine.com . If we have to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price. 

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