About Ryedale Vineyards
Ryedale Vineyards is a small family business on Farfield Farm at Westow, between Malton and York, and was once the most northerly commercial vineyard in the UK. It farms 13 acres of vines and more than 100 rare apple tree varieties, and makes both wine and cider entirely by hand in a converted cow byre.
Tours and tastings run from spring to the end of October, mostly on Fridays and Saturdays, and include behind-the-scenes demonstrations before the tasting; the 2027 tour season opens in April. From October to Christmas the farm runs festive tours with mulled wine, spiced cider and mince pies. The cellar door sells wine and cider Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, but staff may be out in the fields, so phone ahead.
On selected Friday and Saturday dates in summer the farm opens as a bed and breakfast, and guests can add a 3pm tour and tasting on arrival. Tours aren't suitable for children because it's a working farm, though children are welcome at public events. Dogs aren't allowed during tours, but leashed dogs are welcome on event days. The walking on tours is short, and a seat can be provided; the winery has a rough cobbled floor and a stone step.
Yorkshire Lavender at Terrington is about 20 minutes northwest through the Howardian Hills, and Woldies at Wintringham a similar distance east, so a summer tasting combines easily with either.
What to do
- Book a tour and tasting with behind-the-scenes demonstrations, spring to October
- Take a festive tour with mulled wine and mince pies, October to Christmas
- Buy wine and cider at the cellar door, Tuesday to Saturday
- Stay over in the summer B&B and add an arrival-day tour
- Come to a public event with children or a leashed dog
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tours spring to end of October (2027 season from April); festive tours October to Christmas; cellar door Tuesday–Saturday
- Hours
- Cellar door Tue–Sat 9am–5pm; closed Sun–Mon (as listed October 2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Not allowed on tours; leashed on event days
- Accessibility
- Short walking on tours with a seat available; winery has a rough cobbled floor and a stone step
- Reservations
- Required
Tips for your visit
- Phone before visiting the shop, since staff may be working in the fields.
- There's no public transport; Malton station is about seven miles away, so book a taxi in advance or plan a designated driver.
- Look for the first farm on the right on the road to Leavening, marked by two white signs at the top of the track.
- Tours aren't suitable for children; bring them to public events instead.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Yorkshire Lavender · about 20 minutes away
Yorkshire Lavender at Terrington is about 20 minutes northwest through the Howardian Hills, an easy pairing with a summer tour and tasting here.
Getting there
Questions
Can children go on the Ryedale Vineyards tour?
No, tours aren't suitable for children because it's a working farm, but children are welcome at public events.
Are dogs allowed?
Not during tours, apart from assistance dogs; leashed dogs are welcome on event days.
When do tours run?
Spring to the end of October, mostly Fridays and Saturdays; the 2027 season starts in April.
Can you stay at the vineyard?
Yes, as a B&B on selected Friday and Saturday dates in summer.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of the Howardian Hills & Ryedale, North Yorkshire
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
