Immerse yourself in the world of Kent's award-winning wines – meet our renowned vineyards, from all corners of our county, taste over 45 wines and take your favourites home
Sip and celebrate the splendour of Kent wines at Westgate Hall’s Canterbury Wine Festival™.
Immerse yourself in the world of Kent's award-winning wines – meet our renowned vineyards, from all corners of our county, taste over 45 wines and take your favourites home, for an unforgettable wine-tasting experience. Kent is the best county producing wine in England, and as Canterbury is the heart of Kent there’s nowhere better to tantalise those taste buds and to try new flavours.
Talk one-to-one with the producers making Kent one of the most dynamic and thrilling wine regions in the UK, including Simpsons Wine Estate, Balfour, Barnsole, Biddenden, Brabourne, Chartham, Heppington, Nine Oaks, Terlingham, Brenley Wine, Wayfarer Wines, Woodchurch Wine, and the Wine Garden of England and more. English wine specialist Corkk will also present a selection of local homegrown wines, with Cheesemakers of Canterbury and Oyster Buoys providing tasting pairings to buy.
For aspiring wine aficionados, expand your knowledge with a 45-minute wine-tasting Masterclass with wine expert Clive Barlow Master of Wine.
The Festival is your passport to discovering the diversity and splendour of Kent wines, a unique experience under one roof where you can sample the best of Kent’s wide-ranging viticulture.
Choose from three sessions, including our new wine lovers’ session.
NEW ‘Kent’s Finest’ Wine Lovers’ session Friday 17th May 2024
2:30 - 5:30pm
Be the first to enjoy the festival experience. During this intimate session, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the vineyards more extensively, spending more time with each producer. Master of Wine Clive Barlow will give an exclusive ‘Kent’s Finest’ Masterclass, featuring a specially curated selection of Kent’s distinguished award-winning wines, only available for tasting during this session. Tickets: £80pp A limited number of tickets are available for this session, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Saturday 18th May 2024
12 - 3pm / 4 - 7pm
Discover the diversity and splendour of Kent wines, all in one place in Canterbury’s city centre at Westgate Hall. Sip, sample and buy the best in English wine. Choose from one of two three-hour sessions: Session 1, 12pm – 3pm or Session 2, 4pm – 7pm.Tickets: £45pp
Expand your knowledge by adding a 45-minute festival wine-tasting Masterclass with wine expert Clive Barlow MW to your experience (RRP £20pp). £65pp
Festival sponsors: Headline Sponsor Burgess Hodgson Accountants, Key Partner Girlings Solicitors, and Supporters Corkk English Wine Specialist and Canterbury BID.
*This is an 18+ event. Please taste responsibly. Spittoons will be available throughout the event.
£45 - £80pp
Address
Canterbury Wine Festival
Westgate Hall Road
CT1 2BT
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