14/06/2022

Holmfirth Vineyard in Yorkshire named seventh most beautiful in the country as UK wine industry blossoms

West Yorkshire is home to the seventh most beautiful vineyard in the country, according to new research.

Holmfirth Vineyard, which is a visitor attraction in its own right, with a restaurant and accommodation, was named in the top 10 ‘stunning’ vineyards in the country out of a total of 268 that can be visited by the public.

Holmfirth is the only vineyard in the North of England to feature in the to 10. It is run by owners Becky and Ian Sheveling and grows a variety of grapes for several types of wine.

To find the best vineyards to visit this summer, South Western Railway analysed 268 visitable vineyards against Instagram hashtags, the number of 5-star TripAdvisor reviews and the number of times ‘beautiful’, ‘stunning’ and ‘gorgeous’ were mentioned in reviews. These metrics were put in a weighted rank to award a score out of 100.

A spokesman for South Western Railway said: “There is a blossoming wine industry in the UK with production up 921% since 2012. We now have an abundance of beautiful vineyards right on our doorstep to visit and enjoy, and ahead of English and Welsh Wine Week 18-26 June, Yorkshire can boast its wonderful offering.”

 

The research found:

  • Holmfirth Vineyard is the UK’s seventh most beautiful vineyard scoring 34/100.
  • The family-owned estate has so far amassed 482 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, and 166 mentions of its beauty.
  • It is the only vineyard in the north to feature in the top 10.
  • The vineyard is also the most budget-friendly in the research, with the basic tour and tasting costing just £10 per person.

The survey entry for Holmfirth says: “Tucked away in West Yorkshire, you’ll find Holmfirth Vineyard, which came in seventh place. This vineyard has amassed 482 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, and 166 mentions of its beauty.

“On your visit to the vineyard, you can expect to learn about the colourful history of the Holme Valley and, of course, test out the award-winning wines. This is the most budget-friendly option on our list, with the basic tour and tasting costing just £10 per person.”

Holmfirth Vineyard hosts events including weddings, has a wine shop, restaurant and its own accommodation.