TOURS

• Guided vineyard tour
• Tutored tasting of 5 signature wines
  

• Guided vineyard tour
• Tutored tasting of 5 signature wines
• Paired with local cheeses and artisanal crackers
• £10 gift voucher to spend in the winery shop
  

• Guided vineyard tour
• Tutored tasting of 5 signature wines
• 3-course set lunch at The Swan
• Two glasses of Chapel Down still wine to accompany the meal
  

• Early evening vineyard tour
• Tutored tasting of 5 luxury wines
• 5-course tasting menu served in the Swan restaurant
  
• Two glasses of Chapel Down still wine to accompany meal
  

Celebrate the glamour of Royal Ascot with an exclusive picnic experience nestled in our picturesque Tenterden vineyards. Indulge in a curated selection of Royal Ascot inspired culinary treats while watching the world's finest horses compete, broadcast live on the big screen. 

Please note: Each ticket includes one Chapel Down wicker hamper and picnic flutes for two guests.

12th June

This Summer, critically acclaimed theatre company This Is My Theatre brings William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to life at Chapel Down.

Enjoy Shakespeare's story of love, mistaken identity and magic brought to life in a comedic and potentially hat-astrophic production.

We kindly ask that you bring chairs, blankets or something comfortable to sit on. We’ll have a selection of drinks and light nibbles available, but you’re very welcome to bring your own food if you wish.

Doors open: 6:30pm

Performance begins at: 7:00pm

There is an interval and expected finish around 8:30pm

5th July

Come and celebrate a summers evening with an informal concert at Chapel Down Vineyard with the Bacchus Wind Orchestra. An ensemble of around 40 players will be performing easy listening classical tunes just meters away from the Bacchus vines themselves. There will be plenty of room to lay down a rug, have a picnic and enjoy a glass of English sparkling wine. Food & drink options will be available. The ticket includes a glass of sparkling wine of course!! 

7th July

For one evening only, Martin Carabott takes over the kitchen at The Swan at Chapel Down, the winery's two AA Rosette restaurant.

One of three winners of Chapel Down's nationwide Taste of England campaign created to identify and champion the next generation of culinary talent, Martin Carabott will showcase a specially created three-course menu inspired by the landscapes, producers and seasonal ingredients of Sussex.

This exclusive dining experience offers guests the opportunity to enjoy the chef's award-winning menu, expertly paired with Chapel Down sparkling wines and served in the heart of the Garden of England.

The menu celebrates the very best of the season, including a Garden Salad showcasing 25 vegetables, herbs and edible flowers harvested from the chef's own estate, alongside dishes that highlight the quality and diversity of English produce. Each course has been thoughtfully paired with Chapel Down sparkling wines to elevate the dining experience and showcase the versatility of English sparkling wine at the table.

Throughout the evening, guests will hear from the chef about the inspiration behind the menu, the ingredients and producers featured within it, and the philosophy that earned recognition from a judging panel of leading restaurant critics, wine experts and hospitality figures.

The menu includes:

Garden Salad with Crystallised Sunflower, Miso, Cured Egg Yolk & Garden Herb Pistou, paired with Chapel Down Brut Reserve 2022

Line Caught John Dory barbequed in Laver, Shellfish, Fingerling Potatoes, Watercress & Brown Butter, paired with Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2019

Sussex Slipcote Cheesecake, Red Garden Fruit, Sweet Cicely & Elderflower, paired with Chapel Down Rosé Reserve 2019

4th August

For one evening only, Ethan Pack takes over the kitchen at The Swan at Chapel Down, the winery's two AA Rosette restaurant. One of three winners of Chapel Down's nationwide Taste of England campaign, created to identify and champion the next generation of culinary talent, Ethan will present a specially created three-course menu showcasing exceptional produce from across the British Isles, paired with Chapel Down sparkling wines.

This exclusive dining experience offers guests the opportunity to experience a menu that impressed a judging panel of leading restaurant critics, wine experts and hospitality figures for its originality, creativity and thoughtful approach to food and wine pairing.

Drawing on ingredients sourced from leading producers across England, Wales and Scotland, the menu combines outstanding British produce with techniques and influences from around the world. Highlights include an inventive Pork & Oyster dish featuring pork fillet, sauerkraut, oyster cream, strawberry ketchup and pickled turnip, paired with Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2019, followed by a Basque-style burnt cheesecake made with Neal's Yard goat's curd, Kent strawberries and orange blossom, paired with Chapel Down Rosé Reserve 2019.

Reflecting the chef's interpretation of modern English cuisine, the menu celebrates the quality of ingredients available across the British Isles while embracing inspiration from global food cultures to create something uniquely contemporary.

Throughout the evening, guests will hear from the chef about the inspiration behind the menu, the ingredients and producers featured within it, and the philosophy that earned recognition from the Taste of England judging panel.

The menu includes:

Sweetcorn sauteed in Bone Marrow, Fresh Lovage, Black Emulsion & Grated Doddington, Pickled Onions, Spring Onions & Pickling Liquid, paired with Chapel Down Brut Reserve 2022

Pork Fillet, Sauerkraut & Oyster Cream, Strawberry Ketchup, Pickled Turnip, Mustard Turnip Greens, paired with Chapel Down Rosé Reserve 2021

Goat Curd Burnt Cheesecake, Kentish strawberry syrup and orange blossom, paired with Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2019

15th September

For one evening only, Simon Hulstone takes over the kitchen at The Swan at Chapel Down, the winery's two AA Rosette restaurant. One of three winners of Chapel Down's nationwide Taste of England campaign, created to identify and champion the next generation of culinary talent, Simon will present a specially created three-course menu celebrating the finest seasonal ingredients from Britain's coastline and countryside, paired with Chapel Down sparkling wines.

This exclusive dining experience offers guests the opportunity to experience a menu that impressed a judging panel of leading restaurant critics, wine experts and hospitality figures for its thoughtful approach to seasonality, provenance and food and wine pairing.

Inspired by the changing seasons and the exceptional quality of British produce, the menu features Hand-Dived Brixham Scallops paired with Chapel Down Brut, followed by Rump of Exmoor Lamb served with caramelised turnip, rainbow chard, crispy sweetbread and elderflower vinegar jus, paired with Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2019. A standout feature of the menu is the pairing of vintage English sparkling wine with lamb, demonstrating how the richness and complexity of aged sparkling wine can complement robust seasonal dishes.

The menu concludes with a contemporary take on a Devon cream tea, featuring clotted cream mousse, strawberry, Earl Grey and scone, paired with Chapel Down Rosé Brut.

Throughout the evening, guests will hear from the chef about the inspiration behind the menu, the seasonal ingredients featured within it, and the philosophy that earned recognition from the Taste of England judging panel.

The menu includes:

Hand Dived Brixham Scallop, Parsnip Puree, Cured Pork Fat, Fennel Pollen, Buttered Verjus, paired with Chapel Down Brut Reserve 2022

Rump of Exmoor Lamb, Caramelised Turnip, Rainbow Chard, Sweetbread, Elderflower Vinegar Jus, paired with Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2019

Devon Clotted Cream Mousse, Strawberry, Earl Grey, Scone, Black Pepper, paired with Chapel Down Rosé Brut

18th July

Enjoy a tranquil evening of jazz in our beautiful herb garden with Laura Lawton and her Jazz trio.

We kindly ask that you bring chairs, blankets or something comfortable to sit on. We’ll have a selection of drinks and light nibbles available, but you’re very welcome to bring your own food and if you wish.

27th May / 24th June / 26th August

Enjoy a one hour yoga session followed by a one hour tutored tasting of five wines in our stunning wine sanctuary. If the weather is kind to us the yoga session will take place in the vineyard or alternatively overlooking the vineyard in our wine sanctuary. Please bring along your own yoga mat.

9th August

Join a fearless troupe of actor-musicians as they hurtle across continents in this riotously entertaining, globe trotting show inspired by Jules Verne's much-loved classic. 

Expect dazzling live music, outrageous characters and investing storytelling as London, Bombay and beyond burst into life. Featuring trains, boats and plenty of theatrical mayhem, this joyful open-air adventure is packed with fun, flair and surprise at every turn!

Pack your bags and hold onto your hats - the race is on! 

We kindly ask that you bring chairs, blankets or something comfortable to sit on. We’ll have a selection of drinks and light nibbles available, but you’re very welcome to bring your own food if you wish.