Ten Yorkshire vineyards across the region have come together to create the Yorkshire Wine Trail to support
wine tourism and wine experiences in our region as Yorkshire’s wine industry continues to grow. The trail
will launch on 31st March 2026.
The ten vineyards coming together to create the trail are Bay Vineyard, Carlton Towers, Goose Beck, Helme
Edge, Holmfirth, Knotfield, Laurel Vines, Leventhorpe, Towthorpe and Yorkshire Heart, covering all parts of
our Yorkshire region.
Yorkshire is a premium wine producing region, with around 16 commercial vineyards producing in excess of
100,000 bottles of wine each year from 9 wineries. The first vineyard was planted at Leventhorpe in 1985.
We have seen rapid acceleration since 2015, fuelled by a better climate, new grape varieties suited to the
Yorkshire weather and a community of wine makers with over a decade of experience, helping us to grow
collectively. By 2026, we now have a number of multi-award-winning vineyards.
The Yorkshire Wine Trail is a trip from the West to the East coast heading through the beauty of our
Yorkshire regions. Discover diverse wines, beautiful vineyards and new friends along the way, while you
sample what each area has to offer. Our vineyards offer excellent hospitality and vineyard tours to
showcase the wines produced. The tasting rooms range from having wonderful views of the Pennines to
the Yorkshire Wolds to beautiful walled gardens and tranquil valley settings. All have expert teams looking
to make every visitor’s experience one to remember.
Should someone visit more than one vineyard in a year we have also launched a Vineyard “Passport”. This
personalised card can be collected at any one of the trail vineyards, and then visitors can collect a unique
stamp for each wine trail vineyard. Should someone visit all 10 trail vineyards in a year the YWT will
acknowledge the achievement with a reward. Please check the individual vineyards websites for opening
times and events prior to your arrival.
The wine trail not only shares details of the fantastic local vineyards but also gives details on attractions
near the vineyards and restaurants and accommodation. We have worked with Regional Tourist teams
and Welcome to Yorkshire to help provide a holistic trail sharing links to attractions, amazing food and
wonderful produce along the way to help people get the most from their visit to our vineyards.
Details of the trail can be found at www.yorkshirewinetrail.co.ukand please look at our social media to
stay up to date on what’s happening along the trail. Instagram: @yorkshire_wine_trail Facebook:
@yorkshirewinetrail
The official open day for vineyards will take place on Saturday 4th April – visitors are encouraged to attend
a vineyard in their local area, chat with producers, and please check the website or call the vineyard in
advance for opening hours.
Ian Sargent (WineGB Regional Director & WineGB Midlands & North Chair) said “This is a fantastic day for
the Yorkshire Wine Industry as it shows the growth and the success of the vineyards in our region. We
have a wonderful set of unique family businesses that are coming together to show case wine experiences
in Yorkshire.”
The Yorkshire Wine Trail is a collaboration set up by the vineyards of Yorkshire to promote wine tourism in
the region. If you would like more information about this topic please contact the regional contacts as
above.
The new website and wine trail can be found here – start your journey.
Trail Participants
Bay Vineyard, North Yorkshire: https://www.bayvineyard.co.uk/
Carlton Towers, East Yorkshire: https://www.carltontowers.co.uk/
Goose Beck, North Yorkshire: https://goosebeck.co.uk/
Helme Edge, West Yorkshire: https://helmeedgevineyard.co.uk
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire: https://holmfirthvineyard.com/
Knotfield, West Yorkshire: https://knotfieldvines.com/
Laurel Vines, East Yorkshire: https://www.laurel-vines.co.uk/
Leventhorpe, West Yorkshire: http://www.leventhorpevineyard.co.uk/
Towthorpe, North Yorkshire: https://towthorpe.com/
Yorkshire Heart, North Yorkshire: https://yorkshireheart.com/
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Notes for Editors
– The Yorkshire Wine Trail is supported by WineGB Midlands & North, part of WineGB, the national body
for the English and Welsh wine industry.
– English wine tourism is a rapidly growing part of the visitor economy. According to the 2024 WineGB
– Tourism Report, over 1.5 million visitors came to UK vineyards in 2023, with over 300 vineyards now
welcoming guests.
– The Yorkshire Wine Trail complements existing wine trails such as those in East Midlands and Kent,
showcasing a distinct regional flavour and identity.
– Many of the participating vineyards are small, family-run enterprises focused on quality, sustainability,
and rural hospitality.
For regional broadcast, interview, or feature requests please contact the relevant spokesperson for the
Yorkshire Wine Trail:
– Ian Sargent for East Riding of Yorkshire and South Yorkshire – Ian@laurel-vines.co.uk
07710 555803
– Ash Howe for Holmfirth West Yorkshire – Ash.howe@82@icloud.com – 07902114695
Fiona Smith – Helme Edge for West Yorkshire – hello@helmeedgevineyard.co.uk –
07753507110
– Tim Spakouskas for North Yorkshire – tim@yorkshireheart.com 07838 030067
Peter Kirk for North Yorkshire – peter@towthorpe.com 07771 843939
Vineyards open on Saturday 4th April
Laurel Vines – 12PM-4PM
Yorkshire Heart for Tours and Tastings 9.30AM-5PM
Helme Edge – Tours/ Tasting 11-4 with VIP Trail Launch event 2-3.30PM