Set amongst the rolling countryside of South Nottinghamshire, the vines of Hanwell Wine Estate, Melton Mowbray are being hand-tended to grow grapes for English Sparkling Wine.

Hanwell Wine Estate is open most weekends, be sure to check their website before travelling. You may wish to visit for a scheduled tour, these run February to September and include talk, tour and wine tasting lasting 2 hours, they've received fabulous reviews. Or if it needs to fit your schedule, what about a self-guided tour, following the vineyard trail?

The coffee shop simply offers tea, coffee, cake and wine, has great views and a large terrace for a sunny day. As well as their own wines they sell local wines from vineyards in neighbouring counties as well as multi-international award winning wines made at their parent vineyard Eglantine.

Alternatively plan a visit around one of their Rural Antics: art, craft and rural skills workshops, perfect creative spa days! Choose from Foraging, Bentwood Chair Making, Oil Painting, Embroidery, Stained Glass, Bobbin Lace, ... the list goes on.

Hanwell Wine Estate is rated 5 Stars on Trip Advisor!!!