TOURS

• Guided vineyard tour
• Tutored tasting of 5 signature wines
  

• Guided vineyard tour
• Tutored tasting of 5 signature wines
• Paired with local cheeses and artisanal crackers
• £10 gift voucher to spend in the winery shop
  

• Guided vineyard tour
• Tutored tasting of 5 signature wines
• 3-course set lunch at The Swan
• Two glasses of Chapel Down still wine to accompany the meal
  

• Early evening vineyard tour
• Tutored tasting of 5 luxury wines
• 5-course tasting menu served in the Swan restaurant
  
• Two glasses of Chapel Down still wine to accompany meal
  

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September 2026
Bigger Bottles. Bigger Celebrations. Bigger Experiences.

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of English wine, live music, exceptional food and festival atmosphere at the home of English wine.

Set within the stunning surrounds of the Chapel Down winery estate, in the heart of Kent's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the inaugural Chapel Down Magnum Festival is a celebration of everything we do best: award-winning wines, great hospitality and unforgettable moments shared with friends and family.

As England's leading sparkling wine producer, one of the country's premier wine tourism destinations, and the producer of one of the UK's largest ranges of magnum-format wines, there's no better place to celebrate English wine on a grand scale than Chapel Down.

Enjoy live music throughout the weekend, exceptional food from some of Kent's leading restaurants and producers, bars serving our award-winning wines, and exclusive Magnum Masterclasses, all set against the stunning backdrop of our winery estate.

Whether you're a long-time Chapel Down fan, a curious food and wine lover, or simply searching for the perfect late-summer day out with friends, the Magnum Festival promises a memorable experience filled with great wine, great food and great company.

Your ticket includes:
• Entry to the Chapel Down winery estate
• A glass of Chapel Down Brut served from magnum on arrival
• Live music and entertainment throughout the day
• Complimentary return coach transfer from Headcorn Station (or free parking)

Further information about the complimentary coach transfer can be found below.

Soak up the festival atmosphere, discover the best of Chapel Down, and celebrate the very best of English wine in one of the country's most beautiful wine destinations.

Just one hour from London and easily accessible from across Kent, the Chapel Down Magnum Festival is your invitation to raise a glass, embrace the moment and celebrate the very best of English wine.

Saturday 5 September | 12pm – 8pm
Sunday 6 September | 12pm – 6pm

Chapel Down Winery Estate
Small Hythe Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 7NG

4th August

For one evening only, Ethan Pack takes over the kitchen at The Swan at Chapel Down, the winery's two AA Rosette restaurant. One of three winners of Chapel Down's nationwide Taste of England campaign, created to identify and champion the next generation of culinary talent, Ethan will present a specially created three-course menu showcasing exceptional produce from across the British Isles, paired with Chapel Down sparkling wines.

This exclusive dining experience offers guests the opportunity to experience a menu that impressed a judging panel of leading restaurant critics, wine experts and hospitality figures for its originality, creativity and thoughtful approach to food and wine pairing.

Drawing on ingredients sourced from leading producers across England, Wales and Scotland, the menu combines outstanding British produce with techniques and influences from around the world. Highlights include an inventive Pork & Oyster dish featuring pork fillet, sauerkraut, oyster cream, strawberry ketchup and pickled turnip, paired with Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2019, followed by a Basque-style burnt cheesecake made with Neal's Yard goat's curd, Kent strawberries and orange blossom, paired with Chapel Down Rosé Reserve 2019.

Reflecting the chef's interpretation of modern English cuisine, the menu celebrates the quality of ingredients available across the British Isles while embracing inspiration from global food cultures to create something uniquely contemporary.

Throughout the evening, guests will hear from the chef about the inspiration behind the menu, the ingredients and producers featured within it, and the philosophy that earned recognition from the Taste of England judging panel.

The menu includes:

Sweetcorn sauteed in Bone Marrow, Fresh Lovage, Black Emulsion & Grated Doddington, Pickled Onions, Spring Onions & Pickling Liquid, paired with Chapel Down Brut Reserve 2022

Pork Fillet, Sauerkraut & Oyster Cream, Strawberry Ketchup, Pickled Turnip, Mustard Turnip Greens, paired with Chapel Down Rosé Reserve 2021

Goat Curd Burnt Cheesecake, Kentish strawberry syrup and orange blossom, paired with Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2019

15th September

For one evening only, Simon Hulstone takes over the kitchen at The Swan at Chapel Down, the winery's two AA Rosette restaurant. One of three winners of Chapel Down's nationwide Taste of England campaign, created to identify and champion the next generation of culinary talent, Simon will present a specially created three-course menu celebrating the finest seasonal ingredients from Britain's coastline and countryside, paired with Chapel Down sparkling wines.

This exclusive dining experience offers guests the opportunity to experience a menu that impressed a judging panel of leading restaurant critics, wine experts and hospitality figures for its thoughtful approach to seasonality, provenance and food and wine pairing.

Inspired by the changing seasons and the exceptional quality of British produce, the menu features Hand-Dived Brixham Scallops paired with Chapel Down Brut, followed by Rump of Exmoor Lamb served with caramelised turnip, rainbow chard, crispy sweetbread and elderflower vinegar jus, paired with Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2019. A standout feature of the menu is the pairing of vintage English sparkling wine with lamb, demonstrating how the richness and complexity of aged sparkling wine can complement robust seasonal dishes.

The menu concludes with a contemporary take on a Devon cream tea, featuring clotted cream mousse, strawberry, Earl Grey and scone, paired with Chapel Down Rosé Brut.

Throughout the evening, guests will hear from the chef about the inspiration behind the menu, the seasonal ingredients featured within it, and the philosophy that earned recognition from the Taste of England judging panel.

The menu includes:

Hand Dived Brixham Scallop, Parsnip Puree, Cured Pork Fat, Fennel Pollen, Buttered Verjus, paired with Chapel Down Brut Reserve 2022

Rump of Exmoor Lamb, Caramelised Turnip, Rainbow Chard, Sweetbread, Elderflower Vinegar Jus, paired with Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2019

Devon Clotted Cream Mousse, Strawberry, Earl Grey, Scone, Black Pepper, paired with Chapel Down Rosé Brut

26th August

Enjoy a one hour yoga session followed by a one hour tutored tasting of five wines in our stunning wine sanctuary. If the weather is kind to us the yoga session will take place in the vineyard or alternatively overlooking the vineyard in our wine sanctuary. Please bring along your own yoga mat.

9th August

Join a fearless troupe of actor-musicians as they hurtle across continents in this riotously entertaining, globe trotting show inspired by Jules Verne's much-loved classic. 

Expect dazzling live music, outrageous characters and investing storytelling as London, Bombay and beyond burst into life. Featuring trains, boats and plenty of theatrical mayhem, this joyful open-air adventure is packed with fun, flair and surprise at every turn!

Pack your bags and hold onto your hats - the race is on! 

We kindly ask that you bring chairs, blankets or something comfortable to sit on. We’ll have a selection of drinks and light nibbles available, but you’re very welcome to bring your own food if you wish.