This month, Gusbourne can be found in some of the loveliest settings of the British summer: from garden terraces and grand hotels to opera, polo, ballet and seaside lunches. Whether you’re planning a long afternoon by the coast, a cultural evening in the city or a glass of something beautifully chilled in the sunshine, here’s where to enjoy Gusbourne this July.
Kirtlington Polo International
3 July
Celebrate a landmark summer sporting occasion with Gusbourne at Kirtlington Park Polo Club’s International Day, marking the club’s centenary year. Guests can enjoy a selection of Gusbourne wines across the day, including Brut Reserve 2022, Rosé 2020, Blanc de Blancs 2020 and English Rosé 2025. With fast-paced polo, an elegant country setting and plenty of English wine in the glass, it promises to be a suitably celebratory day.
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Spirit of Tenterden Festival
3, 4 and 5 July
Join us close to home this July at the Spirit of Tenterden Festival, taking place on Tenterden Recreation Ground. The team from The Nest will be there across the weekend, pouring samples of Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2022 and Gusbourne Rosé 2020, with bottles also available to purchase. It’s a lovely chance to taste locally, meet the team and enter our competition to win a Vineyard Platter for Two at the estate. No booking needed.
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Cowdray Gold Cup
15 and 19 July
Gusbourne returns to Cowdray this July for one of the great fixtures of the British summer season. Guests at the Cowdray Gold Cup will be able to enjoy a wide selection of Gusbourne wines, from Brut Reserve 2022, Rosé 2020, Blanc de Blancs 2020 and Blanc de Noirs 2020 to older and limited releases including Orchard Ridge 2019, Fifty One Degrees North 2016, English Rosé 2025 and Chardonnay Guinevere 2023.
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Somerset House Summer Series with American Express
16 to 26 July
Gusbourne will also be poured at Somerset House Summer Series with American Express this July. Across eleven nights of live music in Somerset House’s spectacular courtyard, guests can enjoy the energy of one of London’s favourite summer festivals with a glass of English sparkling wine in hand. With its landmark setting, open-air atmosphere and brilliant line-up of artists, this is summer in the capital at its most memorable.
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Ballet Under the Stars, Hatch House
23 to 26 July
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Hatch House in Wiltshire, Ballet Under the Stars brings together world-class dance, elegant summer dining and a magical open-air setting. This July, guests will be able to enjoy Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2020, Rosé 2020 and English Rosé 2025 as part of the experience. It’s a wonderfully atmospheric way to enjoy a summer evening: fine wine, beautiful gardens and ballet beneath the night sky.
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Grantley Hall summer garden
1 June to 31 August
Throughout the summer, Grantley Hall will be showcasing Gusbourne as part of its garden feature. Expect a selection of still and sparkling wines, including English Rosé, Rosé, Blanc de Noirs and Pinot Noir. With its manicured grounds, views towards the River Skell and a choice of elegant summer spaces, from the Norton Courtyard to The River Terrace, Grantley Hall is made for warm afternoons, long lunches and beautifully dressed glasses of English wine.
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Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough, London
2 June to 31 July
We’re delighted to be part of a rather special celebration of the polo season at The Lanesborough this summer. From 2 June to 31 July, the hotel will partner with Cowdray Park Polo Club to present the Cowdray Cream Tea: a refined tribute to British summertime, served daily in the elegant Withdrawing Room.
Guests can enjoy freshly baked scones with clotted cream and seasonal preserves, alongside Cowdray’s Cup – a bespoke cocktail created for the occasion and finished with Gusbourne Brut Reserve. Gusbourne Rosé will also be served, bringing a beautifully celebratory note to this classic English ritual.
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Rocksalt Garden Terrace, Folkestone
Summer 2026
Few places suit a glass of Gusbourne quite like a sunlit terrace by the sea. This summer, Rocksalt’s Garden Terrace in Folkestone will be pouring a selection of Gusbourne wines, including Brut Reserve, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, Chardonnay Guinevere and English Rosé. Set beside Folkestone Harbour, with views towards the beach and Harbour Arm, the garden will serve relaxed Mediterranean barbecue every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, weather permitting.
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Pine Trees Hotel, Pitlochry
Summer 2026
In the heart of Perthshire, Pine Trees Hotel offers another lovely summer setting for Gusbourne. Tucked among mature trees in Pitlochry, the hotel’s Fauna restaurant celebrates Scottish produce from field, forest and shore, while Flora Bar offers a relaxed Highland setting for a glass before or after lunch. Sit back with Blanc de Blancs, English Rosé or Gusbourne Rosé and enjoy a gentler summer pause in one of Scotland’s most beautiful corners.
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Opera Holland Park, London
Summer 2026
This summer, Gusbourne will be poured at Opera Holland Park, one of London’s most atmospheric seasonal cultural settings. Set beneath the canopy of Holland Park, the summer season brings together opera, music and warm-weather entertaining in a uniquely elegant open-air theatre. Enjoy a glass of Gusbourne before the performance or during the interval, and settle into one of the loveliest rituals of the London summer.
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And finally: Our favourite summer seaside listings
For those heading for the coast, Gusbourne can also be found in some of our favourite seaside spots this summer. Enjoy a glass at The Nare, part of Pride of Britain Hotels, on Cornwall’s beautiful Roseland Peninsula; at Porthminster Beach Café in St Ives, where Oak Reserve and Blanc de Blancs 2020 make an elegant match for seafood and sea views; at MOR by Tom Sellers at Carbis Bay Hotel; and across The Paul Ainsworth Collection, including The Mariners and St Enodoc. Sun, salt air, exceptional food and beautifully chilled Gusbourne: just add a sea view.
