Throughout the year we arrange a variety of events such as lively markets, informative and fun masterclasses, captivating music performances and much more.
Keep informed about upcoming events by following us on social media and subscribing to our mailing list. Stay up to date with all the latest events on our dynamic events calendar.
Laura & Co. Jazz Presents
Jazz Brunch
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of Jazz Brunch every Sunday at the winery! Join us as Laura & Co Jazz presents a talented jazz musician who will entertain our guests 11 AM - 2PM. Enjoy our delicious brunch menu, served from 10 AM to 1PM. Refer to the calendar below for details on the performers scheduled.
Details of the Musicians booked in will be released on a monthly basis.
FREE ENTRY
2025 Events Calendar
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16 Nov
Leon Greening
11am - 2pm
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Leon has played and recorded with many leading jazz artists including: Peter King, Jim Mullen, Spike Robinson, Clark Tracey, Steve Brown, Dave Green, Christian
Brewer, Damon Brown, Alex Garnett, Matt Wates, Steve Fishwick and Nat Steele.He has performed regularly at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, 606 Club, Pizza Express Soho, Jamboree Barcelona, as well as many of the UK’s jazz venues and
festivals.FREE ENTRY
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Christmas Art Fair
Wed 19th - Sun 23rd Nov
Find Out MoreCome join us for the launch of our very first Christmas Art Fair at The Barn, Mereworth Wines.
Following the success of our inaugural Art in June exhibition, we’re welcoming back a brilliant group of artists for this special occasion. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts in a setting brimming with warmth, inspiration, and mulled wine—perfect for kicking off the Christmas season in style.Dates: Weds 19th Nov: Thurs 20th Nov: 11am - 5pm
Fri 21st Nov: 11am - 8pm
Sat 22nd: Nov - Sun 23rd Nov: 10am - 6pm
Featured Artists: Kevin Bassett, Jane Bridger, Hazel Christine, Kelly Harwood, Sally Layne, Dione McKenna and Lisa Ryszkowska.
FREE ENTRY
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21 Nov
Sparkling Wines Masterclass
7pm - 9pm
SOLD OUT
Join us on Friday 21st November for an evening dedicated to all things sparkling. We will be jetting off around the globe, tasting what the winemaking world has to offer. Tickets cost £38 per person and include sampling five exquisite sparkling wines. A selection of thoughtfully paired hot and cold delicacies, served on boards, will accompany the tasting to enhance the wine experience.
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23 Nov
Stephen Bridgland
11am - 2pm
Stephen is a multi-talented guitarist, double bassist, and composer
specialising in jazz. Winner of the Canterbury Festival Composition Prize,
Stephen has performed at Brecon Jazz Festival, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues
Festival and the Canterbury Festival, as well as venues including The Vortex
and The Royal Festival Hall.FREE ENTRY
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28 Nov
Christmas Wreath Workshop
6.30pm - 9pm
SOLD OUT
Join us for a festive evening of creativity and cheer at our wreath decorating workshop. Enjoy a cosy Christmassy setting with delicious sourdough pizzas and a glass of Mereworth Sparkling Wine while creating your own beautiful handmade wreath with seasonal foliage and decorations. A perfect way to get into the festive spirit!
Tickets are £75pp and include all materials, tuition from Ayla, a glass of fizz on arrival and pizza.
Book your place now by contacting Ayla on 07460 262 099 or message via her instagram account @winniesfloraldesigns
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28 Nov
Christmas Trees
Each Fri, Sat & Sun until 14th Dec
9am - 4pm
James and team from Nepicar Groundcare will be back at the winery, offering an impressive selection of Kent grown non drop Nordman Christmas trees and wreaths starting 28th November, available for purchase every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 14th December.
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29 Nov
Rachel Rivers
From 2pm
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Rachel is an Outstanding, passionate and diverse vocalist who prides herself on delivering beautiful vocals.
We are excited to welcome back Rachel performing in the winery from 2pm which coincides with the first day of our Christmas Market hosted in the barn.
FREE ENTRY
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Christmas Market
Sat 29th & Sun 30th November
11am - 4pm
Join us for some festive retail therapy. Our markets run over 3 weekends starting on Sat 29th November, hosted in The Barn opposite the main winery.
Stall holders selling a variety of local crafts will be open 11am - 4pm each weekend. The Winery will be open 10am - 6pm for food and drink.
FREE ENTRY
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30 Nov
Alex Lovell
11am-2pm
Alex Lovell was introduced to the sounds of Jazz and Big Band music from a very young age and she especially enjoys the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Marion Montgomery and The Andrews Sisters just to mention a few. She grew up learning various instruments, however while enjoying the rise in popularity of the ‘Karaoke Night’ in her late teens she discovered that her voice was her best instrument.
Since then Alex has been singing Jazz solo, and with musicians, forming combos from duos up to and including live Big Bands and continues to enjoy singing with a variety of Jazz bands in and around Kent.
FREE ENTRY
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Christmas Market
Sat 6th & Sun 7th December
11am - 4pm
Join us for some festive retail therapy. Our markets run over 3 weekends starting on Sat 29th November, hosted in The Barn opposite the main winery.
Stall holders selling a variety of local crafts will be open 11am - 4pm each weekend. The Winery will be open 10am - 6pm for food and drink.
FREE ENTRY
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6 Dec
Laura Lawton
12.30pm - 2.30pm
Laura was classically trained at The Guildhall School of Music in London and focussed her earlier years on opera, before switching over permanently to indulge her
passion for singing jazz.Shealso has the privilege of working with some extremely talented jazz musicians,
who join her at the many venues she performs at across the Southeast and
London.FREE ENTRY
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7 Dec
Stuart Jackaman
11am-2pm
Stuart plays fingerstyle jazz guitar arrangements of tunes from the great American songbook right through to pop tunes by the likes of the Beatles and Stevie Wonder. He is a regular across jazz clubs
across the south east of England and is always in high demand either as a solo artist or as an accompanist. He has fronted his own jazz guitar trio for many years and is regularly asked to play at prestigious venues in London and the south east.FREE ENTRY
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Christmas Market
Sat 13th & Sun 14th December
11am - 4pm
Join us for some festive retail therapy. Our markets run over 3 weekends starting on Sat 29th November, hosted in The Barn opposite the main winery.
Stall holders selling a variety of local crafts will be open 11am - 4pm each weekend. The Winery will be open 10am - 6pm for food and drink.
FREE ENTRY
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13 Dec
Choir
From 2.30pm
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Christine Halliday will return to conduct her choir, bringing festive cheer to the winery from 2.30pm. Participate in singing carols while enjoying a glass of fizz and mince pie.
Our Christmas Market will also be on in the barn until 4pm.
FREE ENTRY
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14 Dec
Laura Lawton
11am - 2pm
With her very distinctive tone, Laura enjoys performing a wonderful mix of jazz standards recorded over the years by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie
Holliday, Peggy Lee, Etta James, Nina Simone and many more . Anything from ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, to some latin jazz with ‘Girl From Ipanema’ plus some
beautiful, less widely recognised, jazz pieces like ‘I Fall In Love Too Easily’
and ‘Desafinado’.FREE ENTRY
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20 Dec
Festive Party Night
7.30pm - 12am
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Find Out MoreExperience the ultimate Christmas celebration, ideal for your annual office gathering or a night of dancing with friends. Celebrate the festive season on Saturday, 20th December from 7:30pm to midnight by dancing through the evening with a sparkling glass of bubbles in hand.
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21 Dec
Victoria Bass
11am-2pm
Victoria Bass is a vintage inspired Vocalist from the South East of England. Victoria graduated from The Academy of Contemporary Music in November 2017 with a first class honours degree in Professional Music Performance. With elegance and class beyond her years, Victoria mesmerises her audience with stunning visual performances and a voice not to forget. Victoria has been performing professionally all over the UK and beyond for ten years. Victoria's passion lies within Jazz/ Swing music from the 1920s-50s. From Ella Fitzgerald to Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole to Frank Sinatra, her sets will transport you to the golden age of Swing with some Christmas treats along the way.
FREE ENTRY
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28 Dec
Harry Whitty
11am-2pm
Harry, a 24-year-old multi instrumentalist, piano-vocalist and composer, has captivated audiences nationwide. Collaborating with artists like Dana Gillespie, Dom Pipkin, Anna Howie and Dino Baptiste, he has graced stages at SXSW in Texas, AMUA Festibala in Spain, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, the 606 Club, and Belgium’s Banana Peel. Drawing inspiration from New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, jazz, and blues, Harry’s influences include Mose Allison, Jon Cleary, Allen Toussaint and Jamie Cullum. He also leads The Flaming Alligators with Marcus Praestgaard, selling out venues like RAM Jam Records and Upstairs at Ronnie’s.
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