Hambledon — Winery in Waterlooville

In 1952 Major-General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones planted vines on the chalk slopes of the South Downs in Hampshire, creating England's first commercial vineyard. Seventy years later, in the care of Berry Bros. & Rudd and the Symington Family Estates (the Portuguese port family behind Graham's and Dow's), the house still runs on the same pioneering spirit and the same chalk terroir. The cellar door and restaurant opened in 2025 in the South Downs National Park, a short drive from London, Winchester and the whole of the South East. Visits include guided vineyard and winery tours, tastings of award-winning sparkling wines, and the special Vineyard Safari Tour, an extended behind-the-scenes experience including lunch. Special events change through the season: Fire Feast with chef Luke Holder of Hartnett, Holder & Co (Lime Wood), Jazz & Fizz evenings, Seven Seas dinners and WSET wine courses. Walking routes through the vineyard are available. The restaurant (listed in the Michelin Guide) overlooks the vineyard and the South Downs. The kitchen works with seasonal produce from Hampshire and pairs it exclusively with the estate's wines.