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Spa Valley Railway Tours & Tastings

A day out to remember

The combination of a nostalgic steam train ride through the Wealden countryside with a vineyard tour and tasting. You'll spend time sipping wine and strolling through the vineyards before heading back to Tunbridge Wells West.

£30.00
£30.00

Description

Travel to Groombridge in style with The Spa Valley Railway and take a 35 minute walk through the countryside to get to Birchden Vineyards.

Once you arrive, we will take you on a stroll around our beautiful property whilst enjoying our lovely wines.

3 x 75ml glasses:

  • The Gregarious Goose - still Bacchus white
  • The Foxy Vixen - still Pinot Noir rosé
  • The Charmed Finch - sparkling Pinot Noir rosé

The tour will last approximately 60 - 90 minutes and will involve a walk in the vineyard on uneven (and sometimes wet) ground, so please come with suitable footwear and clothing for the weather. 

We will finish the tour in the Tasting Den, where you can enjoy your favourite wines by the glass or bottle alongside coffee and crêpes, charcuterie, cheese and grilled vegetable boards. The perfect way to end a magical day.

Non drinkers attending a tour will still need to buy a ticket, but we can offer them a choice of soft drinks or apple juice. Dogs are welcome but please keep them on a lead.

Please note you will need to book your Spa Valley train ticket separately via their website. Click here to book your train tickets

 

Train Times

Train times for Spring and Summer 2025

Board the Spa Valley Railway at 11:15 from Tunbridge Wells West Station and travel to Groombridge arriving at 11:31.

You can then walk through the fields to reach us, following the railway line for much of the way.

Please note the ground can be muddy. Sensible footwear (wellies or waterproof hikers) is essential! There are three stiles on this route.

The walk takes 35 minutes, and don't worry you'll have enough time for a cup of coffee before the tour starts!

Pick up from the station by taxi is possible, but it needs to be arranged prior to your visit.

Return train times from Groombridge back to Tunbridge Wells:

March - 15:01, last train 16:16.
April onwards - 14:46, last train 16:16.

walking directions

From Groombridge Station we are a 35 minute walk across the fields, following the railway line.

Leaving the station, look left and you will see some stairs leading to Station Road. Once you are up the stairs, turn left over the the hump-backed bridge and take a left opposite Lealands Close to find the footpath.

From there, follow the yellow arrow public footpath signs (keeping the railway line on your left). There are three stiles en - route.

Don't forget your wellies or sensible walking boots!

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Spend the day with us

Once you arrive at Birchden Vineyards, make yourself at home with a coffee and crêpe to unwind from the walk.

We will take you on a gentle stroll around our beautiful vineyards whilst explaining the growing seasons, sharing our story and enjoying our lovely wines as we go.

After your tour, you're welcome to stay up at the Tasting Den and explore the food and drink on offer.

Feeling Peckish?

After your tour, ease into the afternoon by sipping a chilled glass of our bacchus, rosé, or sparkling. Make it a special experience with a cheese and charcuterie board from the Weald Smokery, opt for the vegetarian option, or perhaps try a few nibbles.

We have covered outdoor seating when the sun is shining, but as we are in England, the Tasting Den is always on standby for those chillier, rainier days.

The last train back to Tunbridge Wells is at 16:16, make sure you keep an eye on the time!

How to walk here

From Groombridge, we are a 35 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.

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

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Birchden Vineyards Walking Map

I loved the 3 different locations to taste the wines - especially the cosy cabin - thanks for getting the fire going! The lunch cheese and meat board was delicious! (Loved the homemade hummus).

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