Charlie Herring Vineyard & Winery Tour with Lunch at THE PIG
THE PIG | Tuesday 23rd June 2026In celebration of English Wine Week, head to our Brockenhurst house for a truly special (and super rare!) experience with our friends at Charlie Herring Vineyard – a small, artisanal winery just a short drive from our doorstep. Enjoy a private tour, followed by a four-course feasting menu back at THE PIG with perfectly paired wines, straight from the vineyard!
10:30am – 5:30pm
£125 per person
Book NowJoin us this June for a venture through the vines at local Hampshire winery, Charlie Herring Vineyard, followed by plentiful PIG plates and perfectly chilled glasses back at our place for a proper summer feast as part of English Wine Week!
We’re big fans of English wine at THE PIGs and are lucky enough to have some serious winemaking rockstars right on our doorstep, like our friends at Charlie Herring Vineyard – it’s why you’ll always find a good helping of their Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Reisling on our wine list (heads up, they are the only vineyard in England making Riesling. We told you they were legends!).
Guided by owner and producer, Tim Phillips, and THE PIG’s Head Sommelier, Jack Evans, this will truly be a one-of-a-kind afternoon, as the vineyard, set in a 19th Century walled garden in Sway, is rarely open to visitors – so don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
We love Charlie Herring Vineyard not only for their exceptional, high-quality English wines, but because they also share our commitment to supporting biodiversity and creating a sustainable viticulture.
The vineyard is nestled next to an orchard and is home to a happy flock of chickens, who wander freely among the vines, helping with natural pest control and promoting a balanced ecosystem.
Spend the afternoon discovering it for yourself with your hosts, before heading back to THE PIG for a four-course, summer-inspired feasting lunch in our private dining room, with plentiful pours of Charlie Herring wines that have been perfectly paired with each dish.
The free-range chickens are very friendly and won’t be shy to approach you – please be mindful that they may give your shoes a soft peck, so please make sure you’re wearing appropriate footwear!
For this experience, guests will need to make their own way to the vineyard, which is around 15 minutes from THE PIG, before continuing on to the winery, approximately 4 minutes away by car. As taxis can be limited in the area, we would recommend driving where possible. Please note that parking at the vineyard is limited to three spaces.
When, where, how much…
When & Where?
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at THE PIG in the New Forest.
What time?
Arrive at THE PIG for 10.30am where we’ll warmly welcome you in to start the day with a hot drink and a freshly baked pastry.
At 11am, we’ll head to Charlie Herring Vineyard, just 15 minutes from our house. After your private tour with the owner and producer, Tim Phillips, you’ll make your way to the winery (a 4-minute drive), before heading back to THE PIG for a four-course feasting lunch around one big table with plentiful wine pours.
The first course will be dished up at 2.15pm and the last course will be polished off around 5.30pm – though, like all good lunches, there’s no need to rush off. Sit back, relax, and stay for as long as you’d like!
*If you’re booking with friends, just give us a shout so we can make sure you’re all sat together!
How much and what's included?
£125 per person, which includes A four-course PIG feasting lunch, plus perfectly paired wines from Charlie Herring Vineyard. The glasses will be generously filled, so we suggest you order a taxi… or better still, book a room – so you can really make the most of the day!
Kindly note...
Please note this event is for over 18s only.
We love your four legged friends, however please leave them at home for this experience.
For this experience, guests will need to make their own way to the vineyard, which is around 15 minutes from THE PIG, before continuing on to the winery, approximately 4 minutes away by car. As taxis can be limited in the area, we would recommend driving where possible. Please note that parking at the vineyard is limited to three spaces.
Meet your hosts
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Tim Phillips
Tim Phillips is an English wine and cider producer, best known for creating the “Charlie Herring” label from his tiny, biodiverse walled vineyard and orchard near the New Forest.
Originally trained and working as an accountant, Tim later moved into the wine trade after time spent working abroad, including in Italy and studying winemaking in South Africa. He eventually returned to his family’s roots in Hampshire, where a chance discovery of an overgrown Victorian walled garden led him to establish what would become his life’s project.
Under the Charlie Herring name (taken from a fictional character created by his father!), Tim produces very small quantities of natural, low-intervention wines and ciders. His plantings include varieties such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir, alongside traditional cider apples and pears.
Production is extremely limited (only a few thousand bottles per year) and the wines are often experimental, combining grapes with cider apples or lees to create distinctive, unconventional styles.
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Jack Evans
Jack Evans is our Head Sommelier at THE PIG in the New Forest. Having joined THE PIG in 2021, Jack has naturally climbed the ranks, beginning his career as a Trainee Sommelier with the opening team at THE PIG-in the South Downs.
THE PIG is committed to helping develop its people, and Jack’s infectious passion and expertise naturally shone through, which led him to become Assistant Head Sommelier at THE PIG-near Bath in 2024. Soon after, he moved to our flagship PIG in Brockenhurst in February 2025, and became Head Sommelier.
‘In my role’, Jack says, ‘I’m fortunate enough to lead our wine programme, work alongside a dedicated group of exciting sommeliers, and have autonomy over the wine list – much of which varies from the classics to homegrown wines to more esoteric styles!’.
Everything you read and taste from our PIG wine menu has been carefully and thoughtfully considered by Jack and his team, to make sure you have the most relaxing, fun, delicious and spoiling time with us.
Fancy making a night of it?
Why not turn the afternoon into a proper PIG getaway and book a room for the night? Wander from the lunch to a big comfy bed with no need for taxis or designated drivers. Just you, a bedroom so comfy you won't want to leave… and maybe a cheeky extra nightcap to round off the evening!
