The Spa Valley Railway Experience
Description
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 3 glasses of our award winning wines.
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 Cafe, where you can enjoy your favourite wines by the glass or bottle alongside our lunch menu.
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.
Train Times
Train Times
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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:
Last train 16:01
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.
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).
Walking Directions
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?
The Cafe
After your tour, why not ease into the afternoon up at the Cafe, with a chilled glass or bottle of your favourite wine and something to eat.
We have covered outdoor seating to sit and enjoy the sunshine (we're optimists!), or our indoor cafe is open for the chillier, rainier days.
The last train back to Tunbridge Wells is at 16:01, 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.
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).

