About our tours
Vineyard tours run from May to September and must be booked in advance, visit our events page to find upcoming tours.
Gift vouchers for tours are also available – these can be purchased and redeemed online from our Online Shop.
2025 Tour Prices
An excellent entertaining and very informative tour led by the lovely and enthusiastic Monica. Our group enjoyed a very interesting few hours. The wines were super and we all enjoyed them and would recommend them. We look forward to further visits!
- Jacqui G
What happens on a tour?
You will be met by the vineyard manager or one of our experienced volunteers.
The tour takes about 1.5 – 2 hours and includes:
- A walk and talk around the vineyard discussing the history of the vineyard from its medieval origins to modern times
- The varieties of vines and their care
- The challenges of growing vines in our climate
- The modern English wine industry
- The community vineyard project
- The special role played by our volunteers.
- Finish with a tasting of two of our wines and learn how the wine is made
“Walking in the monks' footsteps" tours
Join this walk and talk around Bedfordshire’s historic vineyard and discover Warden Abbey’s hidden medieval precinct from a fresh perspective.
The walk will be led by Margaret Roberts who has been studying the abbey’s history for several years.
As well as telling the story of the abbey and its vineyard, she’ll interpret the landscape features surrounding the vineyard and what they reveal about the life of the abbey’s occupants.
The talk also covers the management of a medieval vineyard and a tasting of one of our wines.
Please note there is no access to the Warden Abbey building which is run by the Landmark Trust.
Great day. Relaxing, interesting and a lovely setting. A hidden gem. Did not know this vineyard was in Bedford. Great wines.
- Tom C
Other information for your visit
- Our wines will be available to buy at the end of your tour. We take cash, cheques and card payments.
- Please note there is no winery on the site.
- The vineyard is on a gentle slope and the ground is uneven. The walk may not be suitable for people with limited mobility.
- Please bring suitable footwear and outdoor clothing as the weather may be unpredictable.
- We have plenty of parking for cars and minibuses, but the site is not suitable for coaches.
- The vineyard is strictly not open to the public except for pre-booked tours.
- Tours will go ahead except in the most adverse weather conditions.
- Unfortunately, as our tours and tastings last up to 2 hours, they are not suitable for young children.
- Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
- We regret that we cannot refund if you cancel with less than one week’s notice in the event of “no shows”, but you may transfer your ticket to someone else if you are unable to come.
I loved the history bit and think that is an important part of the visit. One of my best History Club trips! I will now recommend it to friends.
- Julie, Sharnbrook Local History Club