Chilford Hall Vineyard
Chilford Hall Balsham Road, Linton, CB1 6LE
The internationally famous vineyard at Chilford Hall, originally laid out in 1972 with further planting between 1974 and 1976, currently has 18 acres in production. Award-winning pink and white wines are produced, both in still and sparkling styles, with ‘Aluric de Norsehide’ Quality Sparkling Wine being the flagship product. Winemaking and bottling are carried out in the timber-framed winery building, which was moved from the village of Linton in 1976 prior to its demolition thereby protecting a classical heritage building. The purpose-built cellar features pillar-facings from the Long Bar at Waterloo station also saved from destruction by the foresight of Sam Alper, the founder.
Location
FROM LONDON:
Exit Junction 9 from M11 onto A11 (signs to Newmarket, Norwich) Carry straight on for approximately 7 miles. Turn left off the dual carriageway at the sign to "Chilford Hall Vineyard" & Balsham, then immediately right over the bridge. On approaching Balsham, turn right to "Chilford Hall Vineyard".
FROM THE NORTH AND WEST ON THE A1 or A14:
Join M11 from the A14. Exit Junction 10 from M11 onto A505 (signs to Newmarket, Norwich). Join the A11, and then follow signs for "Chilford Hall Vineyard" as above.
FROM THE EAST ON THE A14 or A11 (from Norwich):
From the A14 passed Newmarket. Keep to the left of the road and join the All in the direction of London. Look out for the Balsham signpost and "Chilford Hall Vineyard" Turn left on road to Balsham On approaching village turn right to Linton & "Chilford Hall Vineyard"
FROM HAVERHILL and BEYOND (A1307 and A604):
Approximately 2 miles passed Horseheath take the road on right (over brow of hill) marked "Chilford Hall Vineyard". Turn right onto Balsham Road (Fire Station on right) (sign post to "Chilford Hall Vineyard").
Exit Junction 9 from M11 onto A11 (signs to Newmarket, Norwich) Carry straight on for approximately 7 miles. Turn left off the dual carriageway at the sign to "Chilford Hall Vineyard" & Balsham, then immediately right over the bridge. On approaching Balsham, turn right to "Chilford Hall Vineyard".
FROM THE NORTH AND WEST ON THE A1 or A14:
Join M11 from the A14. Exit Junction 10 from M11 onto A505 (signs to Newmarket, Norwich). Join the A11, and then follow signs for "Chilford Hall Vineyard" as above.
FROM THE EAST ON THE A14 or A11 (from Norwich):
From the A14 passed Newmarket. Keep to the left of the road and join the All in the direction of London. Look out for the Balsham signpost and "Chilford Hall Vineyard" Turn left on road to Balsham On approaching village turn right to Linton & "Chilford Hall Vineyard"
FROM HAVERHILL and BEYOND (A1307 and A604):
Approximately 2 miles passed Horseheath take the road on right (over brow of hill) marked "Chilford Hall Vineyard". Turn right onto Balsham Road (Fire Station on right) (sign post to "Chilford Hall Vineyard").
See also: Location Map
These details were last updated on Friday 4 February 2005
