The Wine Arts Trail 2026 - Morning

THE WINE ARTS TRAIL (T.W.A.T.) is the ultimate Magical Mystery Tour.

An important change this year…it's a big 1960s blue and cream bus, instead of a red one! Blimey! Can our regulars cope?

Don't worry folks, the tried and tested formular remains the same: 5 intriguing stops and 5 delicious wines to savour and to make notes on. Something funny, arty or downright outrageous at every stop. Entertainment on board, off board and even overboard!

How the heck do they continue to find hidden corners in our city after 16 (or is it 17?) years you ask? Another fantastic route this year, with a couple of venues even we had hitherto never come across!

Prizes galore, unexpected interventions and your hilarious host Professor Crump, the riotous ringmaster of mirth, returns by popular demand.

As usual, don your finest millinery creation or the hat police will get you. N.B. TWAT is a designated Jane Austen-free Zone, so no poke bonnets!

Grand Pickled Egg Raffle for good causes (bring change).

There are two trips - 11am and 3pm set-off times. Please get to the start for doors opening time - 20 minutes before set-off - for your welcome glass of bubbly.

Photo by Nick Steel

Sponsored by Great Wine Co.

Adults only.

Involves stairs, steps and potholes.