AN AWARD-WINNING Bromsberrow vineyard is joining five other independent vineyards in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire to host the inaugural Malvern Hills Vineyards Wine Festival next month (September 2026).
Foxbury Fields Vineyard and The Malvern Hills Vineyards, which collectively grow 14 grape varieties across 68 acres, are coming together on September 5 to celebrate English wine and viticulture.
Heather Williamson, who co-founded Foxbury Fields Vineyard with her partner Richard Baker and is also Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries’ Chairman, explains: “We’re delighted to be collaborating with all these wonderful vineyards on this joint venture. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 5 and will bring together independent vineyards from Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire for a day dedicated to local wine, food, culture and vineyard expertise.”
The festival will be held at Mathon Court, West Malvern, Worcestershire, home to Two Beacons Vineyard, from 12noon until 6pm.
Visitors will have the opportunity to sample award-winning wines from the participating vineyards while learning more about grape growing and winemaking through a programme of specialist talks and presentations.
Heather continues: “The event is being organised by the Malvern Hills Vineyards collaboration, which includes our vineyard, alongside Three Choirs, Chase End, Bromesberrow Place, Marlbank and Two Beacons vineyards.
“The partnership was established to raise awareness of our area’s flourishing wine sector, promote wine tourism and highlight the distinctive terroir and winemaking heritage of the Malvern Hills region.
“Each vineyard has its own character and story, but we share a passion for viticulture and respect for the soils that nurture our vines. Winemaking has deep roots in the Malvern Hills, where grapevines were grown as far back as Roman times.”
As well as wine tasting, the organisers are planning a varied programme featuring musicians, artisan craft stalls, food producers and outdoor entertainment. Festival-goers will receive a commemorative wine glass and will be able to meet vineyard owners and winemakers from across the Malvern Hills region.
The event reflects the continuing growth of English wine production and wine tourism, with the Malvern Hills area increasingly recognised as an important centre for quality wine making.
Heather concludes: “English wine continues to go from strength to strength and we’re delighted to be part of a festival that showcases not only the quality of wines being produced in our area, but also the people, skills and passion behind them. The Malvern Hills has a long association with grape growing and winemaking, and this festival is a wonderful opportunity to share that story with visitors while celebrating the achievements of vineyards across the region.”
Tickets are available through the Malvern Hills Vineyards website at www.malvernhillsvineyards.co.uk/wine-festival/. Tickets are priced at £25 per person.