Festival weekend planner
WineGB Awards & Public Tasting — a 3-day weekend in England
November. London, England.
The weekend, day by day
- 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.
- Day 2
WineGB Awards & Public Tasting
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in England
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in London
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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Practical
- Nearest airport
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Festival site
- Visit official site
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.
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