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Woodvalley Farm, Outwood Common Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 1ET

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WELCOME

Welcome to Woodvalley Vineyards:

A New Chapter in Billericay’s Landscape

Nestled opposite the ancient Norsey Woods in Billericay, Essex, our 3-acre vineyard is more than rows of vines — it’s a living, breathing landscape. Our winemaking is guided by nature with every corner of our land telling a story of regeneration, biodiversity, and the promise of exceptional English wine.

Our vineyard is rooted in heritage and shaped by the future — a space where sustainable winemaking meets the beauty of Essex countryside. We’re proud to be Billericay’s first vineyard, and we can’t wait to raise a glass with you!

Did you know?

1 hectare of vines can remove

6.53 tonnes of carbon

from the atmosphere

EVERY YEAR

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V I N E Y A R D S

THE VINEYARD

With one of the highest vantage points in the South of Essex, our vineyard offers stunning views across the Thames Estuary and in to Kent. Woodvalley Vineyards is proudly owned and cared for by “Four Non-Farmers” - four local residents from non-agricultural backgrounds, united by a passion for both wine and the landscape of Billericay. Every vine is tended by hand, with the year shaped by the natural cycle of the vineyard. In February we prune, carefully shaping the vines for the season ahead. Through spring and summer we nurture their growth, guiding each plant towards the October harvest. As winter arrives, the vines fall dormant, but the work never truly stops — from maintaining trellises to caring for the land, there is always something to be done every day of the year. We hope that our hands-on approach will ensure that every bottle reflects not only the place, but the people who steward it.

The People

Behind every vine and every wildflower are four neighbours and friends who share the same vision: to grow something meaningful in the heart of Billericay. We are not a distant company, but local people working with our own hands, season after season.

For us, Woodvalley Vineyards is not just about wine, but about community, stewardship, and leaving a lasting legacy for the landscape we call home.

The Wine

We are cultivating an even mix of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, two classic grapes with the potential to produce elegant English wines of character.

Our first small harvest will take place in 2025, with wines released in May 2026. Each bottle will embody the story of our land — the soil, the seasons, and the care poured into every step of the journey.

Our Vines

We’re currently nurturing 2,600 vines of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, chosen for their ability to capture the unique character of our site. Every plant is cared for by hand, with an approach that builds healthy soils, respects the environment, and produces grapes of true expression.

A Haven for Wildlife

Alongside our vines, we’ve planted over 100 metres of wildflower meadows, bursting with colour and buzzing with life. The meadows are already home to bees, butterflies, and even the rare Wall Brown butterfly, while the vineyard itself shelters ladybirds, shield bugs, and crickets. By using organic products and regenerative farming techniques, we’re creating a landscape where wildlife thrives alongside viticulture.

First Harvest – A New Chapter

2025 marks our first small harvest, the beginning of our winemaking journey. Our debut wines will be maturing carefully before release in May 2026, ready to share the flavours of Billericay’s landscape in every glass.

Join Our Journey

Woodvalley Vineyards is still young, but it’s growing with every season. We invite you to follow our story — from the first wildflowers to the first bottles of wine.

Did you know?

1 acre of vines can produce

4000 bottles of wine

EVERY YEAR

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BIODIVERSITY & CARBON CAPTURE

Farming with beneficial insects, we are aiming to create a biodiverse and ecological vineyard, a natural haven for many species of wildlife. The wildflower meadows have already attracted various species of bees, butterflies, moths and insects over the last few years.

🦋 The Wall Brown butterfly, (Lasiommata megera), a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) and on the GB Red List has been sighted in our vineyard annually since 2023, including two sets of mating pairs in July 2025.

Our Gallery page has lots of fabulous pictures of the incredible insects, flora and fauna.

Our young vineyard is currently calculated to sequester around 5 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere every year increasing to almost 8 tonnes by 2027 at maturity, creating a local Carbon Sink. Carbon dioxide is absorbed through all parts of the vines from the atmosphere and deposited into the soil where it is stored safely, a crucial role in combating Climate Change which also improves general soil conditions.

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