What could be more quintessentially English than pairing our exquisite wines with an artisan afternoon tea? Join us for a lovingly curated event, which will be held on Mother’s Day Weekend, celebrating exceptional local food and wine.
For the second year running, Simpsons’ Wine Estate is delighted to be is partnering up with the award-winning Touchays, who are renowned for their delicious dishes and expertly catered events, after two very successful tours and teas last year! We are thrilled they will be coming back to the Estate to serve a sumptuous afternoon tea nestled in our elegant Glass House Tasting Room.
The experience will begin in the heart of our winery with a welcome glass of Simpsons’ sparkling wine, as we embark on a guided tour of our winery, where we will explain our viticulture and vinification techniques, which are imperative for creating our highly acclaimed wines.
We will then retire upstairs to our Glass House Tasting Room to enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea perfectly paired with three of our superb still wines. Allow us to refresh you with a final glass of sparkling Simpsons’ wine to toast the occasion, with the opportunity to exit via our helter-skelter slide.
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Selection of Finger Sandwiches
Free Range Egg and Cress,
Rare Roast Beef and Horseradish,
Vintage Cheddar and Caramelised Red Onion Chutney,
Smoked Salmon, Lemon, Black Pepper and Cream Cheese.
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Savouries
Mini Sausage Roll,
Mini Beetroot and Feta Sausage Roll (pre ordered for vegetarian guests),
Brie and Cranberry Tartlet.
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Sweets
Mini Scone, Cream, Berry Jam and Strawberry,
Mango and Passionfruit Eton Mess Pot,
Mini Chocolate Flower Pot Mousse with Edible Chocolate Spoon,
Caramel and White Chocolate Choux Bun,
Fresh Fruit Tartlet,
Assorted Macaron.
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Tea or Coffee
Please advise us of any dietary requirements in the booking notes or call us on 01227 832200 if you would like to discuss this with us.
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Do not hesitate to contact 01227 832200 or info@simpsonswine.com for any further details.
This event is for over 18's only. 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.
The Glass House Tasting Room is situated up two flights of stairs. Please do contact our Events Team to discuss any accessibility arrangements prior to your visit.
We advise all our guests to drink sensibly and consider means of transport when attending our events.
This event is for over 18's only. 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.
The Glass House Tasting Room is situated up two flights of stairs. Please do contact our Events Team to discuss any accessibility arrangements prior to your visit.
We advise all our guests to drink sensibly and consider means of transport when attending our events.
Do not hesitate to contact 01227 832200 or info@simpsonswine.com for any further details
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.
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.
