Harvest at Albury - CANCELLED

NOTE - this harvest date is currently on hold, pending further test results - please don't sign up at the current time.

We invite you to join the 2026 grape harvest!

Please note the following important information before you sign up:-

• Please only signup if you know you are definitely available, as places are limited.
• If you sign up but are no longer able to attend, please let us know ASAP so we can give your place to someone else. Please don't cancel last minute as this causes us problems!
• You need to be available to arrive at Albury from 8.30am, and by 9am at the latest for a health and safety briefing. This is very important and you will not be able to pick if you are unable to attend the briefing.
• A light lunch of soup and sausage rolls will be provided, please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.

FAQs

Q: Do I have to get there by 9am?

A: Yes, it's very important that you hear the health and safety briefing at this time. You can arrive any time from 8.30am.

Q: Where do I park?

A: Please park in the Silent Pool car park immediately off the A25, or in the overflow parking area in the field past our vineyard barns - drive up the vineyard and follow the signs . Please do not park in the main vineyard car park as this space will be needed for lorries and tractors. You don't need to pay for parking but must enter your car reg into the terminal provided to avoid getting a ticket.

Q: How long will the grape picking take?

A: This depends! We ask all volunteers to be available until 3pm, although sometimes we finish early if you pick quickly.

Q: What happens if I've signed up but can no longer attend?

A: Please email becky@alburyvineyard.com and let us know ASAP so we can offer your place to another volunteer. 

Q: Do I need to bring my ticket?

A: No, your name will be on a guest list when you arrive.

Q: Does it matter if I haven't done this before?

A: No, we will give you a full briefing.

Q: Is this experience suitable for everyone?

A: We do not recommend that you take part in the grape harvest if you have any back issues as some bending is involved.

Q: Can I bring my dog?

A: Sorry, we love dogs but we can't allow them at the vineyard on harvest days for health and safety reasons.

Q: Can children come?

A: Our harvest experience days are not suitable for children under 16 years of age.

Q: What should I wear and bring?

A: Layers are recommended as the morning can be chilly but you will warm up throughout the day. Wellies or boots are best as the ground can be damp and muddy but remember that wellies don't keep your feet very warm - wear thick socks too. We will provide disposable gloves. No need to bring secateurs as we will provide snippers.

Q: Do I need to bring food and drink?

A: We will provide tea, coffee and and a light lunch (please let us know any dietary requirements well in advance). Please bring your own water bottle, and snacks if you wish.

Q: What happens if it rains?

A: The harvest will go ahead in light rain however if heavy rain is forecast then we may re-arrange the day. In this case we will notify you by email the day before.