The Best Activities in the United Kingdom

Gusbourne sits on chalk-rich Kent farmland and makes a strong case that English sparkling wine has outgrown its novelty phase. The winery's hospitality space, The Nest, runs tours, tastings, and masterclasses through the estate, landing at No. 28 on the World's 50 Best Vineyards list. The still pinot noir draws as much attention as the fizz, which is not something you hear often in this part of the world.

A 15th-century tithe barn sits at the center of this West Sussex estate, which ranks 32nd on the World's 50 Best Vineyards list and makes a strong case that the South Downs are serious sparkling wine country. Tasting tours run on select summer days, covering the full range of estate-grown wines over two and a half hours, with the ticket price redeemable against a six-bottle case, which is either generous or a trap, depending on your self-control.