WineGB Awards & Public Tasting — a 3-day weekend in England

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in London

   Land at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   WineGB Awards & Public Tasting

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Attend the trade morning session (book separately) for unrestricted producer access and quieter tastings; the afternoon public session becomes crowded quickly. Seek out award-winning Welsh producers like Ancre Hill and Glyndwr—their Bacchus and Pinot Noir are undervalued collector's items gaining serious critical momentum.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in England

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in London

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near London

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in London

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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Practical

Nearest airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Festival site

Visit official site