Silverhand Estate
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Kent countryside, Silverhand Estate offers a stunning blend of natural beauty and rich heritage, with breathtaking views over the North Downs. Established in 2018, it is a working farm and vineyard renowned for its groundbreaking approach to English sparkling wine. With the UK’s largest single organic vineyard, spanning over 900 acres, Silverhand Estate became the first Carbon Negative vineyard in the UK in 2025, a distinction achieved without offsetting (as audited by the Carbon Farm Toolkit). The estate features a diverse landscape, from ancient woodlands and chalk grasslands to rare orchid banks and wildflower meadows. It’s also home to a small herd of longhorn cattle and over 450 rare breed sheep that graze between the vines, helping to manage ground vegetation. Recently, six wildlife towers were constructed to provide habitats for endangered birds and invertebrates, with several birds of prey already showing early interest.
Key Features:
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The UK’s largest single organic vineyard, covering over 900 acres and producing award-winning English sparkling wine.
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The first Carbon Negative vineyard in the UK, achieved without offsetting and audited by the Carbon Farm Toolkit.
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Home to Kentish Romney, Hebridean, and Jacobs sheep, all part of a heritage breed association, alongside a small herd of longhorn cattle.
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A diverse landscape featuring ancient woodlands, chalk grasslands, orchid banks, and wildflower meadows, creating vital habitats for wildlife.
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A commitment to conservation with six wildlife towers installed to support endangered birds and invertebrates, with birds of prey already showing interest.
Public access via footpaths only
