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Vineyard Picnics - Available All Year Round

Beautiful views, gorgeous food - what a delightful way to while away an afternoon. Prices start from £80 without wine for a picnic for two. If the weather is cooler, we will set you up in an undercover space next to one of our cosy fireplaces overlooking the lake and vineyard. Dogs on lead are welcome.

Picnic Times

We have several designated picnic tables dotted around the vineyard and yours will be available to you for two hours.

Please come to the Cafe when you arrive and we will take you to your table.

If you would like to add a bottle of wine to your picnic, you can choose your wine in advance as you book, or choose your bottle separately when you arrive. Some guests enjoy trying a tasting flight at the cafe before their picnic to try our wine selections before choosing their bottle.

We sadly can't cater for group picnics over 6 guests.

Our Menus

Our picnic baskets are generously filled with a selection of cured meats from the Weald Smokery, fine English cheeses, hummus, grilled vegetables, nuts, olives, bread, crackers, fruit, a pudding and bottled water.

Your goodies will be packed neatly into a basket. If you choose to purchase a bottle of wine this will be served alongside, chilled (of course!) with two glasses. We also have non alcoholic options available at the cafe.

We cater for allergies and dietary requirements, please let us know when you book.

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An afternoon to remember

Wander down onto the vineyards with a vintage hamper carefully packed with locally-sourced goodies, Either pre order your wine when you book your picnic, or choose a bottle on arrival from our Cafe. You'll be comfortably seated at a table among our vineyards, lakes and wildflower meadow, with idyllic countryside views all around you.

Unpack your basket and fill your own charcuterie board with meats from Weald Smokery, English cheeses and a selection of olives, cornichons, grilled vegetables, hummus, bread and other goodies, including a dessert to finish. All of our hampers offer selections suitable for vegetarian guests.

We cater for allergies and dietary requirements, just let us know when you book.

There is a covered and marquee-walled fireside picnic area for the colder or rainier days, but please come prepared to embrace whatever our beautiful British weather throws at us!

Celebrate with Friends

As we can't supply picnic hampers for over 6 guests, please let us know if you are a larger group as we have many options to choose from and we can help you make it happen.

Contact us on events@birchdenvineyards.co.uk to find out more.

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How to Walk Here

If you fancy heading over on foot from Groombridge village, we are a 35 - 45 minute walk through the picturesque High Weald AONB.

There is a public footpath through fields and woodland to reach us, and if you're lucky you might even spot the steam train!

Please don't forget your wellies or sensible walking boots as the ground can be wet and muddy in places.

You can download the walking map to help you find us.

Download a Walking Map