It's the award-winning drinks tour operator with a whole host of vineyard and brewery experiences, including new tours in the New Forest.
Grape & Grain Tours has grown since its inception in 2018, announcing new partnerships with Vibrant Forest Brewery and Candover Brook vineyard among the programme for this summer.
Described as a fully organised, stress-free day out, Grape & Grain Tours give guests the chance to spend quality time with family and friends while discovering some of Hampshire and Surrey’s leading vineyards, breweries and distilleries - all without the need to worry about driving.
Guests meet at convenient mainline rail stations, including Brockenhurst and Winchester, before travelling by chauffeur-driven executive mini coach, enjoying three guided tours and tastings, a two-course gastropub lunch, and expert hosting throughout the day from a knowledgeable Wine & Spirit Education Trust qualified guide.
The new tours take in independent craft brewery Vibrant Forest in Hardley with its flavour-packed beers and Candover Brook, the single-estate vineyard producing award-winning English Sparkling Brut NV and Rosé NV from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes grown on chalk-rich soils in north Hampshire.
Alongside these new additions, Grape & Grain Tours continues partnerships with highly regarded drinks producers including Black Chalk, Raimes, The Wharie Experience, The River Test Distillery, 820 Spirits, Triple fff Brewery and Pig Beer Brewery & Tap Room.
Grape & Grain Tours co-founder Joel Eastman said: "We’re incredibly proud to work with such passionate producers across the south of England. The region is home to world-class wines and award-winning beers and spirits. Our tours are all about sharing those producer stories in a fun, relaxed and informative way.
“We’re especially excited to welcome Candover Brook and Vibrant Forest Brewery to the 2026 programme. Being able to offer access to places like Candover Brook, which is not normally open to the public, makes these experiences particularly special and memorable for our guests.”
Alongside public tours from May to September, Grape & Grain Tours also offers gift vouchers and private tours, ideal for celebrations or corporate days out. Hosted wine, beer and spirits tasting events are also available.
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