Hush Heath Estate is a 400-acre estate comprising 100 acres of vineyards nestled amongst rolling hills in Kent, providing stunning vineyard walks and nature trails, and expert-led winery tours and tastings. Hush Heath has been awarded a Gold accolade by Visit England – the only English winery attraction to achieve the highest award of Gold, Hush Heath Estate is recognised as providing an outstanding experience to visitors from around the world.
In 2018, they underwent a large expansion, with a new contemporary style Cellar Door building, housing our Visitor Centre, which offers Vineyard/Winery tours and tastings, providing the ideal space for corporate and private events. Alongside this, Hush Heath Estate has a friendly and passionate team who enjoy welcoming guests and sharing with them their extensive knowledge of viticulture, wine making and tutored tastings, making it a winning experience for your delegates.
Balfour wines are nationally and internationally award-winning and include a sparkling range under the ‘Balfour’ brand and still wines under the ‘Hush Heath Estate’ brand. The Estate has a distinct ‘house style’, producing wines of elegance and purity, showcasing a soft mousse with a fruit-forward approach and a refreshing, lively acidity. Providing many options for your delegates, the fruit from the Estate’s apple orchards is used to make the ‘Jake’s Kentish Cider’ range and two truly unique sparkling apple wines.
Catering:
Hush Heath offer delicious sharing platters for events, created with the best local Kent produce, including ranges such as: From the Farm (Charcuterie), From the Dairy (Cheese), From the Field (Vegetarian and vegan).
Accessibility:
The View tasting room, Cellar Door and toilets have good disabled access. The upstairs mezzanine level is only accessible by stairs. There is guide-dog access.
Enjoy an exclusive, private tour with your own dedicated guide, a tailored experience to suit your groups’ needs. Relax in the comfort of The View tasting room, where we will guide you on 6 tastings of wine, cider or beer.
A complimentary minibus service for groups of upto 14 people is available from either of our local train stations, Marden or Staplehurst.
Along with award-winning and world-class English wines, beers and ciders, Hush Heath Estate is home to some of England’s most vibrant flora and fauna. For walkers and wine lovers alike, the Estate offers an unparalleled guest experience. See for yourself with a self-guided stroll through beautiful vineyards, apple orchards and ancient oak woodlands, or join an expert-led tour and tasting experience in their Winery.
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Distance from Hush Heath Estate: 22 minutes
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Distance from Hush Heath Estate: 28 minutes
Hush Heath offer a shuttle bus service for private groups from either Staplehurst or Marden local stations.
Distance from London: 1hr 30m
Address
Hush Heath Estate and Winery
Five Oak Lane
Staplehurst
Tonbridge
TN12 0HT
