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Sussex Wine & Sparkling Festival
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Sussex — the epicentre of English sparkling wine — hosts this celebration of its chalky-soiled vineyards along the South Downs. Producers like Nyetimber, Wiston, Ridgeview, and Rathfinny pour their award-winning blanc de blancs and rosé fizz. Vineyard tours, sabrage demonstrations, and local charcuterie make it a quintessentially English affair.
~5,000 visitors
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
July
£15 - £35
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Where it is
Lewes, England
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When is Sussex Wine & Sparkling Festival held?
Second weekend of July
Where does Sussex Wine & Sparkling Festival take place?
Sussex Wine & Sparkling Festival is held in Lewes, England.
How much does it cost to attend Sussex Wine & Sparkling Festival?
Tickets range from £15 to £35.
How many people attend Sussex Wine & Sparkling Festival?
Approximately ~5,000 visitors attend each edition.
What's the nearest airport to Sussex Wine & Sparkling Festival?
The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Who is Sussex Wine & Sparkling Festival best for?
Best for wine enthusiasts, collectors, couples and foodies.
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