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Warden Abbey Vineyard Open Day
Sunday September 11, 2016 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Community Vineyard
Open Day and Wine Sale
Bedfordshire’s oldest vineyard is 30 this year! Discover the hidden secrets of the medieval vineyard and abbey, why and how the monks made wine, and how we care for the vines all year round.
There will be tours, wine tastings, (see timetable below) other local food stalls, a “pop up” wine school, BBQ and other refreshments.
Warden Abbey wines will be available to taste & buy (cash and cheques only please).
Aa rare opportunity to visit both the vineyard and the historic Warden Abbey building which is being thrown open by the Landmark Trust.
Located near Old Warden, the vineyard is now run by Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity as a community vineyard which is cared for all year round by volunteers and works with other local charities and schools. The Open Day is organised by the Friends of Warden Abbey Vineyard and is our main fundraiser of the year, to raise funding to keep this historic vineyard for the community.
BBQ lovers are in for a treat! World Food Championship winners ‘The Wonky Donkeys’ will be heading up the BBQ. These guys are quite simply the best, having racked up the following accolades:
– 3 x World Food Championships ( Las Vegas 2013, 2014 ; Orlando 2015)
– 2 x UK Chilli Champions ( 2013 & 2014)- 2014 World Chilli Champions
– Leading UK BBQ Championship team
– International Qualifiers for the World Food Championships 2016 in Alabama in the premier category of BBQ
Open 11 am to 4 pm. Entry: Adults £2, accompanied children free. Free parking on site
The vineyard is on a gentle slope and the ground is uneven and may not be suitable for people with limited mobility.
Our wine is available to buy on the day (cash/cheques) only.
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