About Wraxall Vineyard
Wraxall Vineyard was planted in 1974 on a steep hillside near Shepton Mallet, making it one of the oldest vineyards in Somerset. It makes still and sparkling wines, including Wraxall Sparkling, a rosé and a Bacchus white, and the slopes look out over the Somerset Levels.
Guided tastings of the still and sparkling range run year-round, Wednesday to Saturday at 11:45am and 1pm, and vineyard tours with a walk through the vines run from April to October, Wednesday to Saturday at 11am and 2:30pm. Each takes about 45 minutes, and both must be booked online in advance, for groups of up to 10. Larger groups can arrange private visits on other days.
The View@Wraxall, the café-bar overlooking the vines, serves food and drinks from 10am Wednesday to Sunday, staying open until 10pm Thursday to Saturday, with a steak night on Thursdays; the wine shop sits alongside. The calendar includes music and food evenings, talks and workshops. You can stay on the vineyard in shepherd's huts or one of three cottages. Leashed dogs are welcome, and water bowls are put out at The View.
Somerset Lavender at Faulkland is about 30 minutes north, so a summer day could start with a vineyard tour here and end among the lavender.
What to do
- Book a 45-minute guided tasting of still and sparkling wines
- Walk the vines on a vineyard tour, April to October
- Have lunch or Thursday steak night at The View@Wraxall
- Buy Bacchus, rosé or sparkling wine in the wine shop
- Stay over in a shepherd's hut or vineyard cottage
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tastings year-round; vineyard tours April–October
- Hours
- The View@Wraxall and wine shop Wed and Sun 10am–6pm, Thu–Sat 10am–10pm; shorter hours in winter (as listed October 2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Accessibility
- Step-free access and accessible toilets at The View; the vineyard itself is on a steep hill with a gravel drive
- Reservations
- Required
Tips for your visit
- Wear trainers or walking shoes for tours, and waterproof shoes on wet days.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour or tasting.
- Book a table at The View separately if you want lunch before or after.
- Parking for about 40 cars with four accessible spaces; plan a designated driver if you're tasting.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Somerset Lavender · about 30 minutes away
Somerset Lavender at Faulkland is about 30 minutes north, so pair a morning vineyard tour with an afternoon in the lavender in summer.
Getting there
Questions
When was Wraxall Vineyard planted?
In 1974, which makes it one of the oldest vineyards in Somerset.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, on a lead at all times; water bowls are provided at The View@Wraxall.
Do I need to book a tour?
Yes. Tours and tastings must be booked online in advance.
How long is a tour?
About 45 minutes, for both the vineyard tour and the guided tasting.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Wells, Frome & Sherborne, Somerset and Dorset
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