Biddenden Vineyards are situated 1.2 miles from the lovely Wealden village of Biddenden, with its High Street flanked by half timbered houses once used for the weaving of cloth, and its 13th century grey stone church. The legend of the 11th century Biddenden Maids is world famous and the charity in their name still exists today.

The vineyards were established by the Barnes family in 1969. Starting with one acre the vineyards has grown to 22 acres with nine varieties of grapes grown. Alongside their wine making Biddenden also produce Strong Kentish Ciders and Farm Pressed Apple Juice, made from the juice of locally grown culinary and dessert apples.

What could be more natural in a traditional apple-growing area than to produce apple cider. Biddenden's strong, still cider is made from the juice of farm-pressed Kentish Culinary and Dessert apples. Available in sweet, medium or dry these ciders will quench your thirst in the heat of summer or the chill of winter. Biddenden Ciders have also won a number of prizes, including the prestigious CAMRA Cider of the Year Award.

• Biddenden Strong Kentish Cider (dry) 8.0% Vol.
• Biddenden Strong Kentish Cider (medium) 8.0% Vol.
• Biddenden Strong Kentish Cider (sweet) 8.0% Vol.
• Biddenden Strong Kentish Cider (vintage) 8.0% Vol.
• Monks Delight 7.5% - made from our Kentish cider, pure honey, and spices. Ready to mull, it is without a doubt the ideal drink for summer barbecues and cold winter parties!
• Biddenden Special Reserve Cider - connoisseurs of cider will also enjoy Biddenden Special Reserve, a dark, rich cider matured in Oak Whisky Casks, with an alcoholic strength of 13.5 by volume.

Biddenden Vineyards, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent TN27 8DF

• Free admission and tastings - Visitors are welcome to stroll around the 22 acres of vines, see the presses and bottling line in the Winery, and visit the Tasting Room to sample wines, ciders and apple juice. See website for times and booking information.
• Day and Evening Guided Tours - Available by appointment. Day Visit includes a vineyard walk, winery talk and tastings; Evening Tours are only available with a meal. See website for times, prices and booking information.

Directions by road: Only 2 miles from M5 (Junction 22). Take the first right, then after 1 mile turn left. We are on the B3139 opposite the Watchfield Inn. Follow the Brown 'Cider Farm' Signs.

Directions by public transport: Highbridge Railway station is 2 miles away and there are local buses from Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-super-Mare.

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