Tour:

Visit the distillery and discover the history of Downton Distillery, the heritage of the surrounding area and how this has influenced our award-winning premium spirits. The distillery is located on the Domaine Hugo Vineyard which overlooks the Wiltshire Downs and Avon Valley.

The tours are designed to inform, entertain, and may require your active participation. Tours will take groups of 10 – 12 people only, which ensures everyone enjoys their time and gets the best experience possible.

For private tours please contact info@downtondistillery.com.

The events are run by Hugh Anderson, the founder and head distiller of Downton Distillery.

• Learn about the history of Downton and what makes us unique.
• Learn how we make our spirits and the botanicals that we use.
• Tour the vineyard.
• Learn about our partnerships with other producers, creating new products.
• An introduction to recipe creation (lots of sampling), including James Gins.
• See our sustainability programme and how we operate it.
• Introduce you to the Great Bustard Conservation programme.
• Sample the range of spirits that we are making.

Cost: £50

Duration: 4hrs

Please note:

• Bring valid ID with you as we operate a challenge 25 policy.
• Copy of your receipt for the tour (proof on the phone is fine)
• You will be required to walk around the grounds, so sensible footwear should be worn.
• As the distillery has no heating, please bring warm clothing during the winter months.

Where to eat post event:

Both the Goat and Wooden Spoon serve great food and drinks.

Need a Taxi?

JCS Taxis - 07786 036525 based in Downton & Nomansland.

Have a Tour Gift Card?

Your gift card will have a code, which you enter at checkout.

They are availble here, select the tour type that you would like.

Our gift cards are in the form of E-Vouchers which make great presents to any gin lover.

• Select 'I want to send this as a gift'.
• Enter the details and add to basket.
• The voucher will be sent to them, on the date you picked.
• The invoice / receipt will be sent to yourself.
• E-Vouchers can also be emailed to yourself.
• E-Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

• If you have been given a voucher you can make a booking by selecting your preferred date and time on our website.
• Enter the voucher code number on the checkout page (where it says “Discount Code or Gif Card”).
• The value of the voucher will be deducted from the total price of experiences booked.

• Gift cards are valid for 12 months from the date purchased. The expiry date expiry date is shown on the voucher.

• We understand that circumstances can change so we’re happy to re-arrange an experience that you’ve booked.
• Please contact us a week before the date of that experience by calling 07825 528255
• Regrettably, with less than a week’s notice, we can't guarantee to re-arrange your date, and we don't issue refunds on experiences.
• If the voucher is not used within the year, it automatically expires.

We can offer private tours for up to 21 people. We can also offer off-site events, please contact us for more information.

• Our distillery is fully accessible for wheelchair users with a ramp at the entrance and the floor is all on one level inside.
• We have a disabled toilet.
• We just kindly ask that we are informed this is required at the time of booking so we can ensure it is set up ready. Contact Us