16 of the best gin distillery tours and experiences across the UK (and how to get a discount entry!)
Jun 8, 2023
Planning a staycation in the UK this year? Or just looking for the next stop on your gin-themed getaway? These UK gin distilleries are the perfect destination for gin lovers! We’ve got you covered thanks to our wonderful Family of Distillers and the exclusive discounts, deals and offers they’re giving Craft Gin Clubbers on their distillery tours and experiences.
From up to 20% off distillery tours, to FREE personal tasting experiences and cocktails, with a Craft Gin Club membership, you can unlock access to these EXCLUSIVE discounts and more over in the Member Offers section of the Members’ Area!
So, let’s see where we’re headed on this gin-tastic trip and find out the delicious discounts and mouth-watering perks each distillery is offering Craft Gin Club members along the way…
Falls Farm, 34 High Street, Harrington, Northamptonshire, NN6 9NU
£5 off a Warner’s Distillery Tour
Known for their hand-picked botanicals harvested from real farm-grown ingredients and with spirits crammed full of flavours of the British countryside, Warner’s Distillery, is a household name in the craft gin world.
You can join Warner’s for an immersive 90 minute distillery tour (tickets cost £35) of their family farm in Harrington, where you will be met by a member of the team with a drink on arrival, and be taken on a journey of taste and discovery.
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get £5 off a Warner’s Distillery tour (and to end the day, you will also have exclusive access to their farm shop, with 15% OFF everything!)
Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 5EX
20% discount off distillery tour & tasting
Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the team at Cotswolds Distillery have been lovingly crafting delicious, award-winning spirits since 2014- including our December 2020 Gin of the Month. From their single malt whiskies to their craft gins and liqueurs, everything they make is about quality and flavour above all else.
For £20 you can visit their distillery in Stourton for one of their award-winning Tour & Tastings, for which they won the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award.
The 90 minute tour (which runs daily at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm) takes you around their distillery and cask warehouse to learn and watch live how their award-winning spirits are made. At the end of the tour, visitors get to sample the Cotswolds range of spirits and liqueurs - yummy stuff!
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get a 20% discount off Cotswolds Distillery tours & tastings.
UNIT 4-5 Crest Industrial Estate, Pattenden Lane, Marden, Kent TN12 9QJ
10% off a distillery experience + a free arrival drink + complimentary snacks
Scientists Andy and Norman founded Anno in 2011, bringing gin making back to Kent for the first time in over 200 years. Since then, Anno has gone on to create many spirits, including our May 2015 Gin of the Month.
Guests of Anno’s distillery experiences will discover how they create their award-winning spirits using a carefully crafted blend of science and nature. Learn more about the fascinating history of gin and rum, or have a go at making your own very special gin in one of their Blending Experiences, including samples and drinks - it’s a gin-gin situation!
The tour and tasting with cocktail experience lasts approx. 2.5 hours and their Blending Experiences last 2.5 - 3 hours.
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 10% off a distillery experience + a free arrival drink + complimentary snacks.
Halfland Barns, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4QX
20% off a Ginspiration Tour
Situated in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick, East Lothian, NB Distillery are crafters and bottlers of world class and exclusive NB Gins, NB Vodka and, soon, the re-launch of their NB Rum.
Guests to the distillery will be warmly welcomed and then begin their experience by discovering the NB ‘story’ before heading onto a behind-the-scenes tour where you can admire the majestic copper stills and learn how the distillery makes their world-class spirits.
After all that learning, it’ll then be time to relax with a guided tasting of a ‘flight’ of four (yes, four!) further drinks in their luxury tasting lounge - and all that for £20 per person!
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 20% off an NB Distillery Ginspiration Tour.
Unit 2 163 Stourvale Road, Southbourne Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 5HQ
Two for One on Conker Distillery Tour Tickets
Did you know that Conker is Dorset’s first gin distillery, founded in 2014? They use craftsmanship and the best possible ethical ingredients to distill the excitement and integrity of small batch spirits into the glass - and they did that very thing when creating our spectacular September 2017 Gin of the Month.
For just £25, you and a gin pal can join Conker’s Founder and Head Conkerer, Rupert, on a tour of their Victorian warehouse distillery in Bournemouth.
You'll learn how they create their award-winning spirits; from the selection and distillation of botanicals, to the intricate field-to-glass journey of the ethically sourced speciality coffees of their famous Conker Coffee Liqueur.
Of course, you’ll also be able to enjoy a guided tasting of the entire Conker range too!
Conker’s distillery tours are £25 per person and take place every Friday afternoon from 2.30pm - 4pm, when their Distillery Tap Room opens its doors to the public for Conker cocktails and wood-fired pizza.
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get two for one tickets on Conker Distillery Tours.
Salcombe Distilling Company, The Boathouse, 28 Island Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8DP
£30 off when booking a Salcombe Gin or Rum School lesson for one or two to share
In this fabulous experience, you can join the Salcombe Distilling Co. team at their waterside Distillery Bar overlooking Salcombe Estuary in Devon to uncover the art of distillation.
At their outstanding distilling laboratory, you can take charge of a beautiful mini copper pot still to develop and distill your very own bottle of gin or rum to take home with you.
Enjoy complimentary cocktails during your visit, learn about distillation, be guided through the process by expert distillers and walk away with your very own 70cl bottle of gin or rum in a beautiful white presentation box.
Your lesson will conclude in the Salcombe Distillery Co. bar where their expert team will mix some of your own newly created gin or rum into a cocktail for you to enjoy!
Gin School sessions are three hours long. Guests can also enjoy 10% off all Salcombe Distilling Co. products in their retail store on their visit.
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get £30 off when booking a Salcombe Gin or Rum school lesson for one or two to share.
The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, Arches 10-15 Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4LP
A FREE classic cocktail when you book any distillery experience
Get ready to discover The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, a state-of-the-art distillery in the heart of the city.
Set up by Seb and Jen, a couple who fell in love over gin and distilled 25,000 bottles of Manchester Gin from their dining room, the distillery is now a globally awarded producer of a large spirits portfolio, including gin, vodka, rum, and English Whisky. We were even lucky enough to launch their wedding special edition Tie the Knot Gin in June 2022.
Their distillery tours have been awarded TripAdvisor’s #1 Thing to Do in Manchester so don’t just take our word for it!
For £25 per person you can explore the distillery over 45 minutes with a G&T in hand to see where every drop of Manchester Gin is made, followed by a tasting of their range.
They also offer a 2.5-hour Gin Making Experience (£95 per person) in their Gin School. Enjoy all the perks of their tasting experience, then turn your new-found knowledge to distilling your own unique bottle of gin. The perfect gift for gin enthusiasts!
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get a FREE classic cocktail when they book any distillery experience.
Unit 5A Grindley Business Village, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST18 0LR
20% off Nelson’s Gin & Vodka School experience
Founded in 2016 by owner and Master Distiller Neil Harrison, Nelson’s is a small-batch distiller based in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside and producers of the special edition Gluggle Jug Gin, Craft Gin Club’s Gin of the Month in June 2019.
With its state-of-the-art 150 litre copper still “Victory” (aptly named after HMS Victory), Nelson’s produces high-quality award-winning spirits, quality controlled by Neil himself.
Delve into the fascinating history of gin and let your creativity flourish as you craft a blend uniquely tailored to your taste using a selection of botanicals, fruits, and exotic spices.
Concoct a recipe that really captures your personal flair, then watch in awe as your artisanal creation comes to life through the distillation process.
You’ll even get to apply a wax seal and label to your 70cl bottle so it’s ready to be taken home the very same day.
This is a full 5-hour experience with light lunch and refreshments provided and costs £115 for a one-still experience.
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 20% off Nelson’s Gin & Vodka School experience.
Unit 1 Towergate Business Park Wormley GU8 5SY
20% off a guided gin-making experience PLUS £5 off any 70cl gin bottle
This is your chance to visit the Wessex Gin distillery to have a wonderful hands-on experience with the team behind Craft Gin Club’s September 2019 Gin of the Month, and the amazing new RESPECT Gin we have just launched on the Craft Gin Club online shop (check it out here!).
Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills, you can expect a G&T on arrival along with samples of the Wessex Distillery’s range, before being taken on a guided tour of the distillery and getting the chance to make your very own gin.
Perfect for beginners and gin enthusiasts alike, it is not to be missed - not least because you will get to go home with your very own 70cl bottle of gin adorned with a personalised label!
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 20% off a guided gin-making experience PLUS £5 off any 70cl Wessex gin bottle.
Highfield, Port Eynon, Swansea SA31NL
A FREE personal tasting event for up to 8 people at The Gower Gin Company
Gin fans fell in love with Andrew and Siân, the husband-and-wife team behind The Gower Gin Company in Wales when their GŴYR Rhamanta London Dry Gin was Craft Gin Club’s February 2020 Gin of the Month. Made in a “bike shed” at the end of their garden on the Gower Pennisular, right by the see, the gin was an instant hit!
You can now take a trip to their picturesque micro-distillery for a personal gin tasting experience like no other.
Not only will you be sampling Gower gins while finding about The Gower Gin Company journey and taking a look around the distillery, but their knowledgable team are also going to take you through the history of gin itself. This experience is not to be missed!
And, if you would like expand your knowledges of other spirits, the Gower team will also be offering you the option to include tastings of their unique vermouths, their new vodka and their Mor Ladron rum range.
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get a FREE personal tasting event for up to 8 people.
Ludlow Distillery, Unit 1 & 2 Ludlow Farm Shop, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2JR
15% discount off Distillery Tours and in-store purchases following a tour
You are invited to join the team at Ludlow Distillery on a tour of their amazing site to give you an insight into what they're so passionate about.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to see how the magic happens and find out how incredible gins like the one they created for Craft Gin Club’s March 2020 Gin of the Month get made.
Of course, there will be plenty of gins for you to sample and their expert team is there to help you understand the flavour profiles of each one - the only problem you’ll have is picking a favourite!
It’s a fantastic trip out for any gin fan or budding connoisseur.
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 15% discount off Distillery Tours and in-store purchases following a tour.
8 Botany Way, Whitby, YO22 4QX
15% off Whitby Distillery Tour
If you ever find yourself in the beautiful coastal town of Whitby in North Yorkshire, then a visit to the Whitby Distillery is a must for any gin fan!
Their hour-long tour will take you behind the scenes at this award-winning distillery and it includes a Whitby G&T as their team give you the low-down on this marvellous company.
You’ll be taken through all of the botanicals they use as you get exclusive insight into the Whitby gin distilling process.
This unmissable adventure is then rounded off with a tasting session, where you’ll get to sample some seriously tasty Whitby spirits.
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 15% off Whitby Distillery Tours.
Otterbeck Distillery, The Mill, Bell Busk, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4DU
FREE G&T on arrival when you book a distillery tour
Craft Gin Clubbers fell in love with Otterbeck Distillery’s Cotton Garden Gin when it was our September 2021 Gin of the Month. Now you can visit their distillery in North Yorkshire and see where the magic happens.
Craft Gin Clubbers get a G&T on arrival, which you can sip as you find out how Cotton Gin is made and get introduced to Eliza, the distillery’s beautiful still.
Of course, they’ll be lots of gin to tast - the full Cotton Gin range, in fact.
This tour is a must-do for any gin fan!
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get a FREE G&T on arrival when you book an Otterbeck Distillery Tour.
Gogerddan Arms, Tanygroes, Cardigan SA43 2HP
FREE pair of bespoke In the Welsh Wind glasses PLUS 20% off any 70cl bottle purchases on the day of your Gin Making Experience
Take a trip to Wales for a gin-credible distilling experience at the In the Welsh Wind Distillery.
The expert team behind Craft Gin Club’s April 2022 Gin of the Month, will have a G&T ready for you on arrival, ready to teach you how to make your own craft gin using botanicals they provide and their bespoke copper pot mini stills.
While your gin is running through the still, you’ll get a tour of the In The Welsh Wind distillery, getting a unique look behind the scenes.
And, as if that wasn’t enough, Craft Gin Clubbers get a set of In The Welsh Wind tasting glass to take home and a 20% discount on any 70cl bottles in their shop. It really does pay to be a Craft Gin Club member!
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get a FREE pair of bespoke In the Welsh Wind glasses PLUS 20% off any 70cl bottle purchases on the day of your Gin Making Experience.
Nunton Steadings, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LU
20% discount on gin tasting experiences PLUS a £5 voucher off any 70cl bottle of gin purchased in the shop on the day of your experience
A trip to the Outer Hebrides would not be complete without a visit to the Nunton Steadings Visitor Centre to meet the team at Downpour Gin - yes, the distillery behind Craft Gin Club’s delicious November 2022 Gin of the Month.
They will guide you through a tasting session like no other! You’ll get to sample their range as they take you through the distillery’s history, their recipe development and their exciting future plans.
What’s more, you get £5 off any 70cl bottle of Downpour Gin that you purchase on the day if you’re a Craft Gin Club member!
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 20% discount on gin tasting experiences PLUS a £5 voucher off any 70cl bottle of gin purchased in the shop on the day of your experience.
7a King St, King's Lynn PE30 1ET
10% off all experiences and experience vouchers
WhataHoot is the distillery that created Craft Gin Club’s much-loved May 2023 Gin of the Month and to celebrate the occasion, they are giving Craft Gin Clubbers 10% off all of their experiences booked online and their experience vouchers.
They have four experiences to choose from, each one as inviting as the next, from a basic distillery tour and tasting session to a gin-making experience including food and four G&Ts per person.
All members have to do is head to the WhataHoot website and book. It couldn’t be easier and the experiences are ideal for any true gin lover.
Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 10% off all experiences and experience vouchers.
Not a member? Join the club today to unlock access to these exclusive member perks and distillery discounts!
Walk through our botanical gardens, watch the bees at work and learn how our spirits are made. We love sharing our home and stories with you and can’t wait to see you for a G&T in the beautiful British countryside”
— Tom Warner
