Our Tours & Events Calendar
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Please find below our Events Calendar. Due to the number of events, it is easier to navigate from a laptop/desktop PC.
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From mobile, you will need to click on a certain date to display the events being held. To know how many places are left, and/or purchase tickets, please click on the specific event you are interested.
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Information on how to book with a voucher is available at the end of this page.
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WSET Level 1 Award in Wine
We’ve teamed up with the Thames Valley Wine School to bring you the very popular WSET wine qualifications, which you can now study at Stanlake Park.
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wine is an ideal starting point for anyone who is considering embarking on a professional career in the drinks industry or those with no little or prior experience of wine tasting.
It is an enjoyable, relaxed, and interactive course which is completed in a single day, including the exam, making it easy to fit in with busy working schedules. WSET Level 1 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as part of the UK Government’s Qualifications & Credits Framework as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification.
You don’t necessarily have to keep studying, but once you’ve gained the Level 1 Award you can opt to continue with the following Levels 2, 3 and the very sought-after Level 4 or Diploma in Wines, one of the most highly-regarded and difficult wine qualifications in the world!
Who should consider studying WSET Level 1?
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is intended to establish the basic skills and knowledge required in the service and retail of wine; it is ideal for preparing a person for their first job in hospitality or retail.
This course is also a great introduction for the wine enthusiast who wishes to learn in a structured way: the qualification will cover skills such as identifying wine styles, the practice of storing and serving wine, and food and wine matching.
No previous experience in Wine Tasting is necessary to register for this course!
When and how much
This course is completed in one single day. Our next available dates are:
- Saturday 25th February 10-6 pm (includes lunch break)
- Saturday 18th March 10-6 pm (includes lunch break)
Course cost £195 which includes:
– all wine tastings and lectures, course material, examination fee, certificate and label pin
– a voucher for a free Wine Tour & Tasting at Stanlake Park, valid for 12 months
Optionals
→ Stanlake Park Lunch & Tasting: £15 per person (includes a wine flight with three Stanlake Park samples of your choice, and a light lunch consisting of local cheese & charcuterie, locally baked sourdough bread and butter. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available).
→ Stanlake Park No-booze Lunch: £13 per person (includes a premium non-alcoholic drink and a light lunch consisting of local cheese & charcuterie, locally baked sourdough bread and butter. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available).
A range of nibbles, snacks and hot drinks is available to purchase from our Wine Bar & Shop. See all our offerings here.
How to book
-> To book the course, please email Alex at thamesvalley@localwineschool.com to arrange payment. You can also buy an open dated voucher for this course!
Please note, none of the Stanlake Park vouchers or Gift Cards are valid for any WSET courses.
-> To purchase one of the optional lunches, please visit this page or email natalia@stanlakepark.com
Questions about the course? Email Alex at thamesvalley@localwineschool.com
Questions about the venue or the lunch/optionals? Email Natalia at natalia@stanlakepark.com
COURSE SYNOPSIS
* Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting
* Food and Wine Matching: A practical guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully
* Wine Service and storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wine
* Social Responsibility: A guide to sensible drinking
* Types and Styles of Wine: Learn about what makes wines taste different
* Grape Varieties: Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main grape varieties
* Main white grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grigio
* Main black grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
* Named White Wines: Sancerre, Chablis, Sauternes
* Named Red Wines: Beaujolais, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rioja, Chianti
* Number of Wines Tasted: at least 9 wines will be tasted as part of the course
Study Materials: Students will receive the WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Study Guide upon arrival in class.
Course Specification: Those who wish to review the course specification in preparation for the course can request it via email to thamesvalley@localwineschool.com
Duration of course: 1 day inclusive of examination
Examination: 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes. A mark of 70% required to pass
Certification: All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.
Special Educational Needs: Please make the School aware if you have a condition that may mean that you will qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia.
VAT receipts are available on request.
How to book using a voucher
Vouchers and gift cards are usually valid for our standard tours, but not to book courses or special events. Please read carefully the event description to know if your voucher is valid for this event.
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If you have a voucher or gift card that was issued by Stanlake Park directly, please purchase the number of tickets needed and add your code at checkout – with no hyphens or spaces; the discount will be applied automatically.
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Please note: a supplement might be requested on some tour dates.
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If you need more tickets than your voucher allowance, you will be asked to pay only for those extra tickets at checkout.
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If you experience any issues, please email tours@stanlakepark.com
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Please note: We reserve the right to refuse vouchers which we believe have been tampered with, duplicated, or otherwise affected by fraud.
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Third-party vouchers
If you have a voucher from one of our partners (Virgin Experiences, Buy a Gift, Into the Blue, Red Letter Days, etc), your voucher code won’t work at checkout.
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To book a tour, please choose a date with enough availability for two guests on our Events Calendar, and then email tours@stanlakepark.com stating:
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* Name and Surname
* Voucher Serial Number
* PIN (only for Virgin Experiences vouchers)
* Date and time of the preferred tour
* Contact number
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You will receive an email confirmation within one business day.
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Please note: a supplement might be requested on some tour dates.
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Please note that all third-party vouchers are valid for two guests on a Wine Tour & Tasting only, and we can’t offer upgrades to any other experience, even if you are willing to pay the difference. Sorry about that.
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If you have questions about your voucher, or it has expired and would like to receive an extension, please contact your voucher supplier.
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Please note that we are no longer part of the nationwide Activity Superstore offer, even if your voucher might list us as an available venue. For any enquiries regarding this, please contact Activity Superstore as they are the voucher issuers.
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