We pick you up from Brighton train station and transport you through the Sussex countryside to the Bluebell Steam Railway. The set of countless film and TV dramas such as Downton Abbey, the Bluebell railway is the finest preserved steam railway in the UK. Step back in time as we drop you off at Sheffield Park Station where your expert guide will show you onto the platform and tell you the history of this famous historic railway. After your short tour of the station, your locomotive will arrive and you will be greeted into a historic carriage and take an hour and a half journey through the Sussex countryside. Your guide will be with you to answer any questions, or you can just relax and enjoy the scenery. After you have returned to Sheffield Park, its a brief drive to our favourite country pub for a specially selected menu of local produce. After lunch, it’s just a five minute drive to Bluebell Vineyard Estates – here you will be greeted by their expert guide and be taken on a tour of the vineyard, winery and bottling plant to learn how English sparkling wine is made from grape to glass. After your tour, you will be welcomed onto their sun terrace for a tutored tasting of four award-winning sparkling wines. On our way back to Brighton, we will stop off at the highest point in Sussex for 360 degree views of Sussex and down to the sea.
Bluebell Steam Railway & Vineyard Bus Tour
- We pick you up from Brighton train station and transport you through the Sussex countryside to the Bluebell Steam Railway. The set of countless film and TV dramas such as Downton Abbey, the Bluebell railway is the finest preserved steam railway in the UK. Step back in time as we drop you off at Sheffield Park Station where your expert guide will show you onto the platform and tell you the history of this famous historic railway. After your short tour of the station, your locomotive will arrive and you will be greeted into a historic carriage and take an hour and a half journey through the Sussex countryside. Your guide will be with you to answer any questions, or you can just relax and enjoy the scenery. After you have returned to Sheffield Park, its a brief drive to our favourite country pub for a specially selected menu of local produce. After lunch, it’s just a five minute drive to Bluebell Vineyard Estates – here you will be greeted by their expert guide and be taken on a tour of the vineyard, winery and bottling plant to learn how English sparkling wine is made from grape to glass. After your tour, you will be welcomed onto their sun terrace for a tutored tasting of four award-winning sparkling wines. On our way back to Brighton, we will stop off at the highest point in Sussex for 360 degree views of Sussex and down to the sea.
Step back in time as we take you out of the city to visit the UK's best steam railway for a expert guided tour and a 50 minute steam train ride through the beautiful Sussex countryside. We stop off for lunch at our favorite country pub for a specially selected menu of locally sourced produce, then its off to one of the England's leading vineyards for a guided tour of the vineyard, winery and cellar. This is followed by a tutored tasting of 4 award-winning sparkling wines. Finally we head to the highest point in Sussex for a 360 degree view of Sussex and down to the sea. A truly magical day out!
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Lunch
- Wine tasting
- Professional guide
- Tour escort/host
- Transport by private vehicle
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Food tasting
- All activities
- Drinks with lunch are not included in tour price
- Duration: 7h 30m
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
What is the Bluebell Steam Railway & Vineyard Bus Tour cancellation policy?
Bluebell Steam Railway & Vineyard Bus Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
How much is Bluebell Steam Railway & Vineyard Bus Tour?
Bluebell Steam Railway & Vineyard Bus Tour price starts from $130.33.
Which company provides Bluebell Steam Railway & Vineyard Bus Tour?
Bluebell Steam Railway & Vineyard Bus Tour is hosted by Great British Wine Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.
Great British Wine Tours are the Uk's first regularly scheduled wine tour operator. We take you out of the city on our modern wine bus and into the Sussex wine region for a day of wine tasting and cheese nibbling. You will visit three vineyards and have a tutored tasting of at least 4 award winning wines at each. At our first vineyard, you will be given a full tour of the vineyard and winery where you will learn how English wine is produced. A walk amongst the vines followed by a tour of the winery... you will see it all from grape to glass. We have a stunning charcuterie lunch at Bolney Wine Estate overlooking the vines which is included in your tour price. We meet at Jurys Inn behind Brighton Station where you can grab breakfast / coffee before your tour starts. We leave at 9:30am and have you back in Brighton for 5:30pm. (this may vary depending on tour booked.. information on our website). Once you arrive at Jurys Inn, we take over. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and let us do the rest.
- Duration: 7.5 hours
