The Local Area

Albury Vineyard is situated at The Silent Pool, just outside Guildford on the A25 towards Dorking. According to folklore legend, a woodcutter's daughter was drowned in the Silent Pool whilst escaping the clutches of King John who forced her into the water. The pool is now said to be haunted by the young maiden. 

Local Attractions

The Silent Pool area is now home to Silent Pool Distillery, famed for it's gin, and Mandira's Kitchen.

The picturesque village of Shere is 1 mile from the vineyard. Quintessentially English, the village offers chocolate-box buildings, charming tearooms, a museum, a 12th century church, a stream with ducks, and two good pubs. Shere is a favourite amongst film-makers and scenes from The Holiday, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bridget Jones have been filmed here.

Pubs and Restaurants

We don't have a café at the vineyard (although we do offer cheese boards on open days!) but can recommend some great local places to eat:

• The Dabbling Duck café in Shere
• Kinghams in Shere
• The William Bray in Shere
• The Gomshall Mill
• The Percy Arms in Chilworth