EXPERIENCES. PARTNERSHIPS. SPIRITS.
EXPERIENCES BEYOND THE BOTTLE
Join us on the Wiltshire Downs for guided tastings, distillery experiences, conservation talks, cocktail workshops and private events. Discover the stories, people and landscapes behind every spirit we create.
MORE THAN A DISTILLERY
OUR FOUNDATIONS.
Every bottle tells a story, but the stories behind them matter just as much. From the Wiltshire Downs to rare botanicals and conservation projects, everything we do is guided by three principles.
CRAFT
Award-winning spirits inspired by the Wiltshire landscape, crafted through traditional distillation, local provenance and carefully selected botanicals chosen for character, flavour and authenticity.
CONSERVATION
From juniper rewilding to supporting the return of the Great Bustard, we invest in practical conservation projects across Wiltshire while using tours, talks and experiences to inspire others to value and protect the countryside.
ADVENTURE
Inspired by exploration, discovery and the people who push beyond the familiar. We work with adventurers, explorers and innovators. Whilst seeking new ingredients, ideas and experiences that shape every spirit we create.
THE DOWNTON WAY
CRAFT. CONSERVATION. ADVENTURE.
These principles shape every spirit, experience and partnership. They are the reason visitors leave with far more than a bottle.
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions: 83% reduction | 94% refill pouch return rate | 100% renewable electricity | Own Water | Recycle all spent botanicals
VISIT THE WILTSHIRE DOWNS
WHERE SPIRITS MEET STORYTELLING
Join us for immersive experiences that combine distilling, conservation and local heritage in one of England's most remarkable landscapes.
TOURS & TASTINGS
EXPLORE THE DISTILLERY.
Nestled amongst vineyards, chalk downland and ancient landscapes, Downton Distillery offers a rare opportunity to step inside a working craft distillery. Discover how our award-winning spirits are created, explore the botanical garden, learn about local conservation projects and enjoy a guided tasting overlooking the Wiltshire Downs. Whether you're new to gin or a lifelong enthusiast, every visit offers a deeper connection to the landscape, people and stories behind the bottles.
FROM PLANT TO POUR
TOURS ON THE DOWNS
Discover the history of the Wiltshire Downs and the landscapes that inspired our flagship Explorer's Gin. Explore the botanical garden, visit Domaine Hugo Vineyard and learn how key botanicals are grown, harvested and transformed from field to bottle.
£30 Two Hrs / £50 Four Hrs
GO DEEPER
MASTER DISTILLER EXPERIENCE
Spend four hours with our founder exploring the art of distillation. Learn how recipes are created, discover flavour combinations, working with over 100 botanicals, to create your own spirit. You'll complete flavour homework beforehand to tailor the experience.
£150 per still (2 Stills) / 4 Hrs
Shake, Stir & Sip
COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS
Gather your friends or family and step behind the bar for two hours of hands-on cocktail making. Guided by Hugh, you'll create four delicious cocktails from start to finish. Relax, have fun and leave with the confidence to recreate your favourites at home.
£50 p/p Two Hrs at Home or Distillery
A GIFT TO REMEMBER
EXPERIENCE GIFT VOUCHERS
Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions, our gift cards invite someone to enjoy an experience filled with discovery, flavour and adventure. From botanicals to spirits, every visit offers something memorable, hands‑on and uniquely personal, creating moments to savour. All gift cards remain valid for one full year.
£30 or £50 Gift Cards for Distillery Tours
WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION
GREAT BUSTARD TALKS
Join us on the Wiltshire Downs with David Waters, founder of the Great Bustard Group, to hear how the bird was lost, why he set out to restore it, the early challenges faced, and how they continue learning while implementing one of the UK’s most ambitious conservation programmes across this remarkable, ever‑changing landscape.
Contact Us to Organise a Talk.
Corporate Escape
TEAM EXPERIENCES
Bring your team together in a unique environment, shaped by character and countryside calm. Our corporate experiences combine guided tastings, storytelling and hands‑on elements, creating space for connection and shared discovery while offering a refreshing alternative to traditional meeting rooms or conference venues.
Contact Us to Organise a Talk.
CORPORATE EXPERIENCES
INSPIRE YOUR TEAM DIFFERENTLY
Bring your team together through experiences that explore entrepreneurship, sustainability, conservation and the art of distilling, all set against the backdrop of the Wiltshire Downs.
OUR EXPERIENCES
MORE THAN A DISTILLERY.
Downton Distillery is more than a producer of award-winning spirits. We are storytellers, explorers and conservation advocates who believe great partnerships should create lasting value for everyone involved. Whether you're launching a new product, hosting an event, engaging customers or supporting a cause, we bring creativity, craftsmanship and a distinctive sense of place to every collaboration.
BESPOKE SPIRITS
From concept to bottle, we create bespoke spirits that capture your brand, embody your values and leave a lasting impression.
DISTILLERY TOURS
Discover the distillery, the vineyard, botanical gardens and see conservation in action. Then learn the stories behind our award-winning spirits.
CORPORATE EVENTS
Tastings, talks, private masterclasses and corporate events designed to educate, inspire and bring people together.
PARTNERSHIPS
We believe the best experiences are built together. Whether you’re planning a client event, team gathering or something entirely bespoke.
A LANDSCAPE WORTH PROTECTING
EVERY VISIT LEAVES A POSITIVE MARK
The Wiltshire Downs have shaped our spirits from the very beginning. By visiting the distillery, you help support the habitats, wildlife and landscapes that continue to inspire everything we create.
The image is one of our young leverets born in the distillery garden in March 2026.