Wine Tours & Tastings at Stanlake Park
Discover the Best English Wine Tours Near London
Our English wine tours are designed to be relaxed, fun, and full of flavour! Whether you’re an experienced wine lover or new to the world of wine, our WSET-trained guides lead engaging tours through our vineyard and winery. Along the way, you’ll taste generous samples of our award-winning English wines, including whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling. Our vineyard tours run all year round, offering the perfect experience for wine enthusiasts visiting Berkshire or near London.
We offer two main experiences, both available as public or private wine tours near London. Private tours are perfect for groups of 10 or more, and can be customised to suit your preferences for a personalised vineyard and wine tasting experience. For enquiries, please contact tours@stanlakepark.com.
Wine Tour & Tasting
This wine tasting tour provides a comprehensive journey through the vineyard and winery. Weather permitting, the tour begins with a stroll through our stunning English vineyard, where you’ll learn about grape growing and vineyard management. Then step inside the winery to explore the winemaking process, including the grape-pressing area, fermentation tanks, barrel room, fizz room, and bottling line. At each stage, you’ll sample a different wine, with six wines in total, including white, rosé, red, and sparkling. Wine availability may vary seasonally.
Wine & Cheese Tour
For a slightly different experience, the Wine & Cheese Tour includes a guided vineyard and winery walkthrough, followed by a seated tasting of wines paired with exquisite English and Welsh cheeses from artisan cheesemongers. This curated experience highlights six wines in total, perfectly matched to the flavours of each cheese.
Both tours can be conducted in Spanish, French, or Italian for private bookings.
Extend Your Experience
After your vineyard tour, continue your journey in our welcoming Wine Bar & Cellar Shop, enjoying a glass or bottle of your favourite English wine, complemented by artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards. For variety, we also offer local craft beers, ciders, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, mocktails, hot beverages, and traditional cream teas.
On sunny days, soak up the atmosphere in our picturesque garden, surrounded by roses and overlooking the winery. On cooler days, relax inside at our charming refurbished oak barrel tables.
For an even more luxurious experience, extend your stay in our onsite boutique accommodation. North Lodge and South Lodge provide elegant, modern rooms with cosy interiors, perfect for unwinding after your wine tasting tour. Enjoy comfort, privacy, and stunning vineyard views just steps from the winery, making your visit truly memorable.
Practical Details
- Tours last around 90 minutes.
- We’re just a 15-minute walk from Twyford train station—please plan safe transportation and don’t drink and drive.
- Check our Frequently Asked Questions for additional details.
Important Notes:
- Tours and tastings are strictly for guests aged 18 and over (babies and toddlers included).
- Pets are not permitted, except for service dogs.
Join us for an unforgettable vineyard tour near London, where you’ll explore the art of English winemaking, taste outstanding wines, and create lasting memories at Stanlake Park.
Why Choose Our Wine Tours
The most convenient and popular Wine Tours near London
Fun, Friendly & Down-to-Earth
- A relaxed, approachable experience — no pretentious, hard-to-follow, boring tours.
- Perfect for wine enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to connoisseurs.
- Experienced guides will make your laugh at each step of the tour!
Taste as You Go
- Our best-selling Wine Tour & Tasting allows you to sip wines throughout the vineyard and winery tour. No need to wait until the end to taste the wines!
- Generous samples include sparkling whites and rosés, still whites, reds, and even orange wines. Never just one style of wine!
More Than Just a Vineyard Tour
- Walk along the vines and understand about English viticulture, but also visit the winery and every stage of winemaking: crushing, fermentation, ageing, sparkling production, bottling, and labelling.
- Gain a real behind-the-scenes insight into English wine production.
Convenient & Accessible
- Only a 15-minute walk from Twyford Train Station, with GWR and Elizabeth Line connections to London (30 min) and Oxford (60 min).
- No driving or taxis required — enjoy your wines worry-free, and spending less!
Trusted & Popular
- Over 9,000 visitors every year, with plenty of returning guests.
- Hundreds of 5-star reviews confirm the uniqueness, quality, and value of our tours.
Extend Your Vineyard Experience
- Relax afterwards in our Wine Bar with more wines, local beer, hot drinks, artisanal food, and a cosy atmosphere.
- Make it an overnight stay in our luxury vineyard accommodation for the full English wine experience.
Public or Private Tours
- Join a public tour to meet other wine lovers and make new friends.
- Or book a private tour with your group of friends or family for a personalised English wine experience.
Wine Tours All Year Round
- Available every season – our vineyard tours run throughout the year, not just in summer.
- Flexible dates and times – choose from weekdays, weekends, mornings, or afternoons to suit your schedule.
- Experience the English vineyard in all seasons – from spring blooms to autumn colours, and the serene winter landscape, every visit offers a unique perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on a Wine Tour?
Check-in is at our Wine Bar, where we will welcome you with a glass of sparkling wine and explain how the tour will proceed. The meeting point is our car park. The tour starts in our Stallion Vineyard and continues inside the winery. Your guide will explain everything from grape-crushing, fermentation, barrel ageing, sparkling wine production, bottling and labelling, while we explore all the different areas of the winery. At each stop you will taste a different sample, so at the end of tour you have tasted six wines.
The whole experience will last around 1.5-2 hours.
The tour ends in the Wine Bar & Cellar Shop, where you can either stay for some drinks and food, or purchase your new favourite wine by the bottle or case. Plenty of accessories, gifts and local produce to fill your shopping bag, too!
What happens on a Wine & Cheese Tour?
Check-in is at our Wine Bar, where we will welcome you with a glass of sparkling wine and explain how the tour will proceed.
The meeting point is our car park. The tour starts in our Stallion Vineyard and continues inside the winery. Your guide will explain everything from grape-crushing, fermentation, barrel ageing, sparkling wine production, bottling and labelling, while we explore all the different areas of the winery. The tour part will last no more than one hour.
After that, we will take you to our Wine Bar where you will enjoy a sit-in tasting of three wines together with a selection of British cheese, crackers and chutney. The tasting part will last around 45 minutes.
You can either stay for some drinks and food, or purchase your new favourite wine by the bottle or case. Plenty of accessories, gifts and local produce to fill your shopping bag, too!
What happens on a Wine & Cheese Tasting?
Check-in is at our Wine Bar, where we will welcome you with a glass of sparkling wine and accommodate you on one of our refurbished barrels. You will enjoy a sit-in guided tasting of three wines together with a selection of local cheese, crackers and chutney.
The whole experience will last around 60 minutes and a tour is not included.
You can either stay for some drinks and food, or purchase your new favourite wine by the bottle or case. Plenty of accessories, gifts and local produce to fill your shopping bag, too!
How long does the tour last?
Both the Wine Tour & Tasting and the Wine & Cheese Tour will last around 1.30-2 hours.
How many people will be in my tour?
The Wine Tour & Tasting usually has around 20-25 guests.
The Wine & Cheese Tour admits 14-16 guests.
How much does the tour cost?
The Wine Tour & Tasting costs £20 per person, or £25 per person during weekends in high-season.
The Wine & Cheese Tour costs £30 per person.
How do I book a place on a tour?
Visit our Tour Calendar to pick your date and purchase tickets directly on our website.
If you have a voucher or a gift card issued by Stanlake Park, add the code at check-out to redeem. If your code doesn’t work, please email tours@stanlakepark.com and we’ll sort it out.
If you have a voucher from a third-party (Virgin Experiences, Buy a Gift, etc) or a Stanlake Park’s special experiences voucher (Wine & Gin, Wine & Golf etc), choose your date and time on our website and then email tours@stanlakepark.com to book. Your voucher code won’t work at check-out.
Please note that most Activity Superstore vouchers purchased in 2022 or before are no longer valid at Stanlake Park. Please contact us if you want us to check your voucher.
I have a voucher to redeem
If you have a voucher or gift card issued by Stanlake Park, visit our Tour Calendar to pick your date and purchase tickets, adding the code at check-out to redeem. If it doesn’t work, please email tours@stanlakepark.com and we’ll book you manually.
If you have a voucher from a third-party (Virgin Experiences, Buy a Gift, Red Letter Days, etc), or a Stanlake Park special experiences voucher (Wine & Gin, Wine & Golf, Wine & Food etc) choose your date and time on our Tour Calendar and then email tours@stanlakepark.com to book. Your voucher code won’t work at check-out.
Please note most Activity Superstore vouchers sold in 2022 or before are no longer valid at Stanlake Park. Please contact us if you want us to check your voucher.
What happens if it rains?
Our tours run whatever the weather. As the majority of the tour is inside the winery, the weather doesn’t really matter. However, if it is heavily raining this may prohibit a visit to see some of the vines.
What should I wear?
You don’t need any special clothing, just sensible shoes and comfortable clothes, and a waterproof jacket and/or umbrella if it could rain. On a Wine Tour & Tasting you will be walking for almost 2 hours, so high heels might not be a good idea!
Our winery is kept at a cool temperature so short sleeves are fine for a summer’s day visit but in the evenings and in winter you might need to wrap up warm!
How much wine is included?
You will typically taste 6 generous samples of wine on a tour, so we strongly recommend to book a taxi or arrange a lift after your tour.
You’re most welcome to leave your car overnight, but you will need to provide your contact details at check-in.
No discount is offered to guests choosing not to taste the wines. One non-alcoholic drink will be offered instead.
Is food included?
Food is not included in Wine Tours & Tastings. Crisps, olives, and other snacks and nibbles are available for purchase in the shop, before the tour starts, together with coffee and tea.
An individual platter of cheese is included in a Wine & Cheese Tour. We can cater for dairy-free diets.
At our Wine Bar, we offer cheese & charcuterie boards, as well as a large range of nibbles and picnics. We have plenty of options for vegans, diary-free and gluten-free guests.
Food is ordered directly at the Wine Bar and cannot be pre-ordered.
You’re most welcome to visit us for lunch before your tour. To book a table, please email tours@stanlakepark.com
Is there a car park?
Yes, we have a large, free car park in front of the Wine Bar & Shop. Car park can get busy on wedding days.
You’re most welcome to leave your car overnight and collect the morning after, but you will need to provide your contact details to our staff. Please ask the team at the Wine Bar.
Can you accommodate disabled guests?
Yes, we can tweak the itinerary to make it 100% step-free. We can also add chairs at each stop for those guests less able to stand.
Please do contact us in advance so we can arrange accordingly to tours@stanlakepark.com
Can we arrive by train or walk to the vineyard?
Yes, you can and you’re encourage to do so! We are just 15 minutes walking on pavements from Twyford train station, which connects to Reading (7 min) and London Paddington (30 min) via the Great Western Railway and the Elizabeth Line.
It’s also a 3-minutes ride in taxi from the train station.
Are children allowed?
I’m afraid all our tours and tastings are exclusive for over 18s. This includes toddlers and babies.
Children are most welcome to our Wine Bar & Shop, but can’t join any of the guided experiences and tastings.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed on our tours, except service animals.
Well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the Wine Bar & Shop, but not inside the winery where the tours are held.
Can we arrange a private tour?
Yes, of course! We offer private tours for groups of a minimum of 10 guests, and we can accommodate large groups. Check out our Private & Corporate offer, or contact tours@stanlakepark.com for more information.
Do you offer tours in foreign languages?
Yes, private tours (min 10 guests) can be offered in French, Italian or Spanish, subject to our tour guides availability.
Can we explore the vineyards freely? Can we have a picnic in the vineyard?
Unfortunately, no. Some of our vineyards are of exclusive use of our wedding guests, others are reachable only through private residences or located in our farm land where livestock is kept, so for various reasons we can’t allow customers to wander around the estate.
You can’t have a picnic in the vineyards, but you’re most welcome to do so in our Wine Bar Garden, surrounded by roses and overlooking the 17th Century winery barn.
Cancellation Policy
Should it be necessary to cancel or change your booking we require a minimum of 7 days notice – less than 7 days will incur a rebooking fee of £10. No shows are not entitled to a refund or rescheduling.
Full Terms & Conditions are available here.
