Plan your spring & summer visits to Wiston
The long-awaited arrival of spring is finally here – as we see longer days and green shoots, and birdsong fills the air. We love this vibrant time of year on the estate. With spring in full swing, you’re invited to enjoy fresh seasonal produce served up at Chalk, celebratory events and terrific tours.
fish & chips & CuvÉe night
Join us in English Wine Week on the 26th June for an evening to celebrate the release of a new vintage Cuvée – the 2020 – along with one of our favourite food pairings – fish and chips, Chalk style! We’ll enjoy the midsummer evening sunshine (fingers crossed) in the Chalk courtyard sipping the delicious vintage wine and guzzling fish and chips.
vineyard explorer tour
Looking for something a bit more active? Join us on the Vineyard Explorer Tour & lunch for a guided walking tour of our beautiful hills and vineyards hidden away in the South Downs, which incorporates a tasting of our award-winning English Sparkling wines and a delicious picnic lunch in the vineyard.
Sundowner safaris are back!
Our most popular fine dining and tasting experience;. The Sundowner Vineyard Safari Tour and Tasting, takes in our winery and a tasting of the NV wines, before then hop into the winery trailer and head up and over the hills to our original vineyard. Here we will explore the secluded spot in the early evening and enjoy an alfresco tasting. As the sun sets, head back to Chalk for a delicious five course dinner at Chalk.
CHILL IN THE courtyard
As the temperature starts to heat up, unwind in our beautiful Chalk courtyard with a glass of award-winning sparkling wine and nibbles from our little food truck (open Friday to Sunday) – no bookings required – and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
taste the local produce
Dine with us at Chalk Restaurant – we’re in both the Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide for 2025! Our chefs have curated new menus inspired by the fresh spring produce. At Chalk we aim to create dishes that express the nature, heritage, and purpose of the land we share. On Friday and Saturday evenings we will be serving up our ‘Estate Menu’ – a set menu of five courses which is built to showcase the produce grown, reared, farmed and foraged on Wiston Estate and from the South Coast. Booking recommended!
one for the ramblers
With wildlife waking up and flowers starting to blossom, it’s a beautiful time of year for hitting the footpaths and getting some fresh air into your lungs. Panoramic views of the South Downs National Park are the reward for all ramblers. Rolling chalk hills provide tough terrain for both legs and roots, but there are leisurely walks and picnic spots aplenty too. Walks in West Sussex are a great way to see local wildlife, and we’ve highlighted spots where, if you’re lucky, you can see newts, hares and wild birds. With over 3,300km of rights of way, the South Downs National Park offers a landscape as diverse as it is breath-taking. Have a browse of some of our favourite routes below.
english wine week
This year English Wine Week will run from the 21st – 29th June. We will be offering FREE counter tastings from our Cellar Door during this week, along with celebrating our new vintage of the Wiston classic Cuvée. Stayed tuned to find out more about how we’ll be toasting to English Wine Week. Sign up to our newsletter below to be the first to hear about events, news and offers from around the estate.
new vintage wine tour
Introducing our new ‘Vintage Tour & Tasting.’ Join us on this new version of our award-winning Tour & Tasting which scooped the Gold Medal for Experience of the Year at the 2023/24 Beautiful South Awards. This tour celebrates our vintage wines, a true wine-lovers experience. These tours will run on Wednesday afternoons, Thursday mornings, and Sunday afternoons It is all undercover and fully accessible.
