Warden Abbey Community Vineyard is managed by Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (Beds RCC), the leading community development agency working across Bedfordshire, with a proven track record built up over 70 years.
Get involved
Our vines are cared for by brilliant volunteers, who also help us with historical research, vineyard tours, organising events and fund-raising.
Visit us
Enjoy an experience at Bedfordshire’s historic and beautiful vineyard and round off with a tasting of our delicious wine.
Buy online
Browse and purchase vineyard experiences, tour vouchers, books and Warden Abbey Friends membership in our online shop.
Great day. Relaxing, interesting, and a lovely setting. A hidden gem. Did not know this vineyard was in Bedford. Great wines!
- Tom C
Discover our wine
We aim to produce award-winning quality still white wines each year, supplemented by a sparkling blend when conditions favour.
Bacchus 2022
We only make Bacchus in the best years. Warden Abbey Bacchus 2022 follows our successful 2021, 2019 and 2015 vintages. The 2022 is considered even better than the recently sold out and very popular 2021 vintage.
The Nonconformist 2022
This vintage had a tiny production of only 950 bottles. It is a blend of Reichensteiner and Müller Thurgau grapes from vines that were first planted in 1986. The age of the vines adds to the complexity of the wine that we produce and as the name suggests each vintage is different and like John Bunyan does not conform to type.
Warden Abbey Brut 2019
The start of the palate is bright with a mix of citrus fruits. A pear and tropical fruit influence gives a sweet feel to the mid palate, nice depth of flavour with lime and apple at the back refreshing the long finish. Gentle, fine bubbles.
News and events
Keep up to date with all the latest Warden Abbey news and events.
We had a lovely day at the vineyard picnic on Sunday – the volunteers were really friendly and helpful, it was great set up. It sparked my son’s interest in volunteering at the vineyard as well.
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Keep up to date with what's happening at Warden Abbey Vineyard!
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If you missed our Open Day because of the bad weather you can still buy our wine easily.
Our sister business's gift shop at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre is fully stocked with Warden Abbey wine, and why not pop in to their lovely tea room whilst you're there? Open Thursday toRidgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea Roomd Tea Ro#wine
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Thank you to everyone who took part in our Open Day this year! From guests to volunteers and stall owners, we're grateful that you all chose to be part of our vineyard's big day - despite the less-than-ideal weather! On the same weekend, we also had our second best harvest in 10 years, yielding about 4.5 tonnes!
So thank you to everyone who is, and has been, part of Bedfordshire's medieval vineyard - we're very fortunate to have you all with us ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Open Day! We're now open, so come along with your friends and family and enjoy the delights of the vineyard! 😃 ... See MoreSee Less
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