Burn Valley Vineyard

Name: Burn Valley Vineyard
Address: North Creake, Fakenham, NR219LN, GB
Telephone: +447503302273
Price range: ££

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Coastal Norfolk Vineyard We planted 17,000 vines in April 2016 on a 4 hectare site on our family farm in North Creake near Burnham Market. Laura & Sam

Our winery was completed in the summer of 2019 and we are now able to produce our wine on site. We are so proud of the wines we have produced so far (winning four golds at the Wine GB East Anglia Awards in 2020) and super excited about the future.

29/10/2026

Yesterday’s Budget brought more duty relief for small brewers and c***r makers, but only for drinks under 8.5% ABV, so w**e missed out this time.

W**e duty rises with inflation in February, adding 10–12p a bottle, and the minimum wage goes up 3.9%. Catering is a big part of what we do, so the extra rates relief for hospitality is welcome news for the industry and we hope that helps the pubs and restaurants we supply.

For you, and our w**e, anything bought before February comes in at today’s duty, which makes now a good time to stock up for Christmas. We’ll crunch the numbers and absorb as much as we can of course, to keep our prices competitive.

As they say, the only thing that’s certain up here in the Burn Valley, is lovely w**e and taxes, so ignoring the latter, we’re planting new vines this year and have been thinking about letting people buy a row, follow it through to harvest and take home the w**e it makes. If you’d like to be involved, drop us a message. We’d love to know what you think of that idea.

We’ve also been flat out this week working on our loyalty programme, with some new or clearer ways to support our work, and save on your w**e. Rewarding our regulars and giving you more and better ways to get involved in our day to day news.

Speaking of news, Matt’s been down to London this week to pick up a new trophy! More on that later this week!

Look out for posts on the loyalty programme, don’t miss that and news on our latest award… 🏆

20/10/2026

Harvest is in, and things are starting to feel properly festive at Burn Valley. We’ve just looked after a wonderful wedding, the Angel Ball at Holkham is coming up, and we’re still flat out.

Steven Newsome continues to thrive, and we’ve had some awesome help this year, Piers (who flies in from Majorca to help Steve), Jake who joined us for a time whilst passing by, Wendy who’s Steve’s creative lieutenant and is always by Steve’s side, Sharon and Lucy, Heather on the pot wash, the boys and everyone working under Steve, for all their efforts and hard work in the kitchen this year. It has been a brilliant season and we’ve loved every bubble, crumb, morsel and all the magical people that made it happen.

Bonfire Night is on 7th November and tickets are going fast. If you want your firework fix with great food, a drink in hand with new and old friends, it’s about as cosy, boozy and foodie as an evening gets. Grab your ticket now, before we sell out.

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01/10/2026

Picking grapes in a beautiful vineyard has all the romance you’d expect - and we love having people in to help with harvest.

Inside the w**ery however, the work is quieter and much harder on the body. This week at times, fruit was still coming in fresh from the vines well after 5pm, and every bit of it had to be sorted, pressed and moved into tank there and then.

Matt, Chris and Simon spend many an evening leaning over the sorting table, checking each batch by hand and taking out every grape that didn’t make the grade.

It takes a trained eye, stamina and a lot of patience.

Fruit that has come off the vine can’t wait until morning, so they stay until the job is done, however late that is.

29/09/2026

Harvest is nearly finished at Burn Valley and we’d love a few more hands to get us over the line whilst the grapes are perfect!

Next Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th October we’re picking Chardonnay and Seyval Blanc, with Pinot Noir possibly to follow if the weather works out.

We’ve added the Tuesday, and the days run a little longer next week, finishing at 3.30. There’s a proper break for lunch in the middle, and a glass of something from the cellar door once the last crate is in.

Come for one day or both. No experience needed, just outdoor clothes and a willingness to get stuck in.

To book a place, message us or drop an email to Mat at [email protected]

25/09/2026

Rosie’s last day at Burn Valley, and naturally it ended with bare feet in a tank of Schönburger. Two years of harvests, hard graft and good vibes, and she goes out exactly how she came in — up to her knees in it and laughing the whole time. London’s w**e trade doesn’t know what’s coming.

We’ll miss you, Rosie. The vines won’t be the same without you.

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25/09/2026

Big changes at Burn Valley this week.

First, the good news – please join us in welcoming Simon to the team.

He’s just arrived and is from Singapore, though his most recent posting was New Zealand, and before that vineyards across the world. New Zealand’s climate has more in common with ours here than you’d think, and that experience is going to matter as we work out how to manage a changing climate in the vineyard.

Paired with Mat’s w**emaking, we think his extensive knowledge and love for our work will show up in the bottle real quick.

It’s also his birthday today, so if you see him around the cellar door or out in the rows, wish him a happy one. 🎉

Now the harder part. Rosie is leaving us. After two years of harvests, vine work and looking after our guests, she’s off to make her name in the London w**e trade – and we can’t say we’re surprised, because anyone who’s spent five minutes with her knows she’s got the knowledge and the warmth to go a long way.

Rosie’s been a huge part of what makes Burn Valley feel like Burn Valley, and she’ll be properly missed, not least by the guests she’s looked after so well.

If you’re a London distributor or w**e brand reading this – get in there first. She comes with our highest recommendation.

23/09/2026

Harvest continues at Burn Valley 🍇

Monday saw another great crew out picking, with KL Magazine along for the ride to see what harvest at Burn Valley is really like. The team from The White Horse - Brancaster Staithe were out helping the Monday before – getting literal hands on experience of the effort that goes into the w**es on their list.

We’re back out again next Monday, and we’d love more hands.

People come for all sorts of reasons: to learn about the process, the mindfulness of picking, a proper reason to get outside at the start of the week, or — let’s be honest — Steve’s food is a pretty good incentive on its own.

Fancy joining us? Email Mat at [email protected] and come along.

Prefer to stay home and imagine you’re in the vines? Grab a bottle of our IEWA Gold award-winning Bacchus Fumé and recreate the vibe from your sofa 😉

Or head down to The White Horse - Brancaster Staithe and channel all the hard-working effects from the comfort of their conservatory, with a bottle of Marsh White 🍷

15/09/2026

Monday mornings hit different at the vineyard.

Yesterday we picked 2.4 tonnes of Solaris and Pinot Noir, with 20 volunteers mucking in across the rows all morning.

Steve then made a wonderful cottage pie that was to die for, we all had a drink together, and everyone went home mid-afternoon smiling.

For scale: that’s roughly 2,400 bottles picked in a single morning.

We’re back at it again on Monday. This time hunting for Bacchus and Schönberger. Want to join us?

It’s an early start, 8am for 8.30 kick off, but crisp mornings and the last of the summer sun make a decent case for it.

There are certainly worse ways to begin the week – drop Mat a message at [email protected] if you fancy joining.

10/09/2026

Harvest has started at Burn Valley, and the first grapes are in. 🍇

Thank you to everyone who got in touch after our post about volunteering. 🧑🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾

We’re picking again on Monday 14 September, weather dependent, and there are still a few places left, so if you’d like to spend a day in the vines with us, email Mat at [email protected].

We’ll start at 8am and finish for a lazy lunch and a couple of glasses at the end, on us of course.

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08/09/2026

Simon’s tested the grapes and the Harvest Volunteer dates are in! 👌🏻

Mon 14 September — Solaris and early Pinot 🍇
Mon 21 September — Schönburger and Rondo 🍇
Mon 28 September — Regent and Bacchus 🍇

The 14th is happening unless it rains. The other two move with the weather – we pick when the fruit’s ready, not when the calendar says so. 🫡

8am at the w**ery for an 8.30 start. 🧑🏻‍🌾👩🏽‍🌾

Sturdy boots 👞👠, outdoor clothes 💃🏼. Gloves are not provided, the vines aren’t hard on hands, but bring some if you’re not used to the work.

Lunch follows a very fancy wedding on Sunday, so could be absolutely anything if we’re lucky, but we certainly will pour some w**e for the hard workers, and you’re welcome to stick around and watch the grapes being squashed!

Tasting fruit that’s just been tested and cleared for the press is a real treat. The Schönburger especially ✨— fragrant, and delicious, nothing like grapes from a shop. Try not to eat the crop, though. You’re there to pick it. 😂

To confirm your day, or ask any questions, email Matt: [email protected]

Address

North Creake
Fakenham
NR219LN

Telephone

+447503302273

Website

http://www.burnvalleyvineyard.co.uk/

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