This place is a mystery, there is nothing online about it and no information at all about the history or who owns it. I do live about two miles away from this site and have driven past the wooded area it’s in many times but not actually seen the buildings through the trees until now. A family member said they remember visiting the vineyard in the late 90’s and from paperwork and various things found inside I would say it closed in either 2001 or 2002, other than that I know nothing apart from it was the local vineyard which produced a number of different local wines and there was also a restaurant and bar on site as well. Nature has taken over a bit here and the back half of the building is completely collapsing, looked really good in the woods all creepy and out of place.
Apart from the one obligatory poorly drawn penis on the wall there was no real vandalism at all, the place had been turned upside down but not destroyed by any little fuckboys and I struggled to find a human shit anywhere! This location is surrounded by a number of Gypsy camps and caravans though so it does make being caught in there all the less attractive.
Just as we were leaving we looked in some old shipping containers stored next door only to find a fairly good sized old hydroponic weed farm. It was a proper job at the time with what was a good and well established set up. It was actually wired up to the restaurant next door to the mains, how long they had been growing there is anyone’s guess but from the looks of it they had been robbed within the last 6 months from the look of some of the stuff left lying around still.
I did a short video of the old grow house and will put a link at the end if it interests you.
Abanonded Weed Farm video link:
Thanks, great article.
Where is this? i want to see it but cant find the address.
Do you have an address for this place?
Dropped in this weekend for a mooch – quite quiet – I think I can find out further info from my boss, whose property adjoins the vineyard,if you think that might be helpful – apparently he was quite friendly with the owner.
A few bits and bobs have been moved about since your visit – the tinsel on the floor now decorates the terrace railings – didn’t trust the floors and ceilings in the bar to venture too far into it, but the office and other areas are still ok.
Hi Andy great news you found it and had a look around! Glad to hear its roughly the same and im so suprised the roof is still standing!
what area is this in please any hint would be helpful
Hi Jack, the vineyard is in a place called Wellow, near Shootash. Easy to find on Google maps with this information. All the best!
I visited the vineyard in 2000. Had a great afternoon sampling all the wines. Actually got a bit tipsy lol. At the time it seemed like a great little venture, and you could leave your details if you wanted to get involved with the grape harvest. Sad to see the place looking so abandoned. Must be a story behind it.
I worked there around that time.99/00 ish. sad really as it could have been a really good venue.
Just heard about this site from my Mum, when I asked her about the vineyard.
From 93 to 94, my parents reopened the wine bar and ran it.
I’ve asked Mum if she can fill in the history around that time – who started it (it had already been closed for over a year when they arrived) and what happened after they left
Nice one Chris!
Hey everyone so me and some friends want to go urban exploring do you think anyone could escort us to this place ?
Hi has anyone brought the place or any latest new on the place?
It’s derelict. It’s under agricultural policy. Two brothers have recently inherited. I want to buy it and replant and rebuild with proper Viticultural advice. It’s in total 110 acres. You will never get planning for more than one house which must include the vinery as this is part of the planning policy. The original owner was South African. It was purchased as a tax break. I’m in funds to purchase it but I believe the owners feel it’s worth much more than it is.
Thanks Marcus, yeah its certainly an interesting place. I went past recently and there was people working there, diggers etc. Not sure if its still even up.
Yes it is still standing went there for the last time lol although the diggers have wiped out all the grapevines roof of the building is still standing lol but not for much longer I doubt
Hi all what’s the latest with this building?
Interested to know what the latest with this building is? Does anybody have any news? Kindest of regards 🙂