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Wroxeter Roman Vineyard

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Contact Details

  • Wroxeter
  • Shrewsbury
  • Shropshire
  • SY5 6PQ

Description

Wroxeter Roman Vineyard, Wroxeter, Shrewsbury - An ancient historical site.

Wroxeter Roman Vineyard was planted in 1991. It nestles in the foothills of the Wrekin on a sandy plateau of the Roman City of Viroconium, enjoying a special micro-climate. The vineyard is 4 miles East of Shrewsbury on the B4380 Shrewsbury to Ironbridge Road. Follow the brown signs.

The vineyard has a large shop selling our locally grown wines which include white, red, rose and sparkling, all to a quality standard. The wines have achieved international recognition and the vineyard and wines rank in the top number of vineyards in the UK. Many other local products are also sold in the Vineyard shop. Visitors and customers can enjoy the tranquillity of the vineyard and enjoy an experience similar to other vineyards throughout the world.

Customers are welcome to stroll around the vineyards and soak up the atmosphere of this peaceful Shropshire scene. Free wine tasting is available in the shop and customers are welcome to enjoy a glass of wine. Light refreshments are also available either in the shop cafe area or at any of the picnic areas around the vineyards.

Group tours are organised to customer's requirements and offer an explanation of the history of the location, explanations of the vineyards and wine growing, of the winery and the equipment used and tutored tastings. Light refreshments are also available. We offer a flexible package tailored to customer's requirements.

The vineyard is on a level site and is suitable for wheel chair access and have disabled facilities.

There is ample free parking and coaches are welcome by appointment.

Caravan and Camping available on-site.

Facilities

1 - On-Site café/restaurant2 - Picnic Site3 - On-site car parking4 - Parking (free)21 - Groups Acepted22 - Special Group rates23 - Min group size24 - Max group size27 - Toilets36 - Marketed towards senior citizens40 - Guided Tours Available for Groups49 - Guide Dogs Permitted6 - Visa accepted7 - MasterCard accepted10 - JCB accepted11 - Switch accepted12 - Delta accepted13 - Solo accepted14 - Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted

Accessibility

Self-Assessed Mobility Level 4Self-Assessed Visual Level 1

Note: Establishments may self assess themselves for accessibility. You are strongly advised to check directly with operators if you have specific access and mobility requirements.

Directions

Wroxeter Roman Vineyard is situated 4 miles East of Shrewsbury on the B4380 Ironbridge Road. From the A5 Emstry Island take the B4380 past Salop Caravan Leisure Centre. Follow signs for Vineyard or Wroxeter Roman City. Turn off the B4380 at the Roman City and go through the complex; follow the road past the Hotel and the Church. Take the first road left having past the council built houses. Follow signs for Vineyard, turning facility at Vineyard for coaches.

Prices

Type Price Details
Adult£0.00Free Admission
Child£0.00Free Admission
Family£0.00Free Admission

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Opening Times

Day3rd January 2010 - 31st December 2010
Monday09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday09:00 - 17:30
Thursday09:00 - 17:30
Friday09:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 17:30
Sunday11:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday(s)10:00 - 17:30

Disclaimer

The details displayed on this page are correct at the time of publication however, Shrewsbury Tourism Association would like to advise all visitors to check prices & opening times with the venue prior to traveling in case of changes that might have occured since the publication of this page. Whilst Shrewsbury Tourism Association endeavours to ensure that the information on this site is correct, no warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and Shrewsbury Tourism Association does not accept any liability for error or omission. The directions above are for planning purposes only and should be used alongside a general roadmap or satnav system. Variables such as road/construction works, traffic, weather conditions etc may cause alterations to the route.