Distillery Tours in England: The 11 Best, and Who Each Suits

1.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Make your own G&T, watch a short Bombay Sapphire film, then tour Laverstoke Mill with a distillery host. You’ll explore the botanical glasshouses, taste aromas in the Botanical Room, and learn about vapour infusion. The 90-minute visit ends at the cocktail bar, with guides such as Luke, Nick, Naomi, and Helen praised for adding warmth and detail.

“Value for money, and interesting experience. Option of non alcoholic drink was nice. Could've shown Around more stuff.”

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2.Shakespeare Distillery Tour – 1pm Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Best value

At Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon, you’ll tour a working distillery, learn how gin and rum are made, and sample at least three house spirits with guidance on serving them. The 90-minute 1pm visit suits a day built around Shakespeare’s Birthplace, with groups capped at 10 and a 10% shop discount afterward.

“Great experience funny very informative staff loved every minute would definitely go back🤗And the gin and rum amazing”

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3.Camden Market Food Tour of 7 Tastings, Gin, Street Food & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Explore Camden with a guide such as Tom, Ryan, or Luke, tasting birria tacos, Indonesian curry, char siu pastries, British cheese, fried pizza, apple crumble, and a secret dish. Add gin, cider, and Campania wine while learning about Camden’s music, markets, canal, and Amy Winehouse connections in a group of up to 12.

“King Tom was our guide. He was amazing!! He was knowledgeable about the history and the food connections. Highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $63

You’ll begin at the Turbine Bar with a Bombay gin and tonic, watch a short film, tour the Still House, and join a Gin Expert for a hands-on cocktail class. The roughly three-hour visit includes three Bombay Sapphire cocktails, but no food or transport. Adults only, with flat closed-toe shoes required.

“Great experience would highly recommend the Bombay Sapphire Tour and Cocktail Masterclass - both our tour guide and cocktail class leader were excellent”

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5.DropWorks Rum Tour – Largest Premium Rum Distillery in Europe!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Spend about an hour inside DropWorks Rum Distillery in Worksop, where Darren hosts the visit and Shaun shares how the rum is made. You will learn about the production process, sample rum, and enjoy a small-group experience limited to 10 people. Under-18s need approval, and children under 8 cannot attend.

“Darren was very welcoming when we arrived. He made my husband’s birthday treat very special from start to finish. He was very knowledgable when questions were asked. He made a very good happy atmosphere. Would definitely recommend that you should go and taste the rum. Shaun who makes the rum was charming sharing his knowledge of the rum making process.”

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6.Shared Gin, Vodka & Rum Making Experience at Nelson’s Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews

Spend about five hours at Nelson’s Distillery in Staffordshire with distilling host David and the team. Learn how gin, vodka, and rum are made, choose from more than 60 botanicals, distil one shared 70cl bottle, then wax-seal and label it for home. Lunch, soft drinks, hot drinks, snacks, and tastings are included.

“This was our second distilling experience - during the first we made Gin during a 3 hour experience at a distillery local to where we live, so this second time around we opted for Rum. If I could give this review 11 stars out of 10 I would - for a simRead more”

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7.London Gin Safari: A Spirited, Juniper-Fuelled Jaunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $117

Join Tally Ho Experiences for a 3.5-hour bicycle tour through London’s Dickensian streets and quiet squares. Guides such as Katie, Stewart, Shibby, James, and Tom pair city stories with three gin samples, two full gin and tonics, and one gin cocktail. The tour does not visit bars, so expect drinks served along the route.

“Excellent tour! Loads of laughs and great sights. The gin wasn't bad either lol. The guides Shibby and Katie were very informative, knowledgeable and FUN!”

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8.Gin Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

At The Gin Nest in Torquay, Paul guides you through gin history, styles, distillation, and botanicals before you create and bottle your own spirit. This relaxed two-hour class includes wine or gin, a private format, and a choice of morning or afternoon start.

“Really enjoyed this afternoon in a relaxing environment. Tested our creativity but we all came away with something tasty and had excellent, attentive service and instruction from Paul. It is worth not driving so you can sample the delicious G&Ts during the session. Looking to book again later in the year and invent a whole new flavour profile!”

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9.Borough Market & Beefeater Gin Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $80

Start at Borough Market with a guide, headset, and time to browse British and international foods. Then take the Tube to Beefeater Gin Distillery in Kennington for a behind-the-scenes look at gin production and included samples. Guide Peter has led this route, though the meeting point can be tricky to find.

“Our tour guide Peter was great. You need to find a NEW meeting place. Nobody could direct us to it. Luckily as we walked past Peter, he asked us if we were on the tour. The Burroghs Market Place is quite interesting. However it sounded like thRead more”

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10.Private London Gin Safari: A Spirited, Juniper-Fuelled Jaunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $349

Join Tally Ho Experiences at 189 Hercules Road for a private 3.5-hour ride on the GinCycle, a Victorian gin parlor on wheels. With a local guide such as Mick, Tristan, or Mike, you visit Southwark, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Tate Modern, and Leake Street while enjoying three gin samples, two full gin and tonics, and one cocktail.

“What a super way to see London!! Tristan, our guide was very entertaining and great fun but also delivered the historic facts in an enthralling and interesting way. My friend and I have both lived in London and without a doubt this is a great daRead more”

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11.Whisky and Gin Private Tour in the Cotswolds with Driver Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Leave London by private, air-conditioned vehicle for a full-day Cotswolds outing with a driver guide. Visit The Cotswolds Distillery, meet guide Hattie when available, taste whisky and gin, stop for a paid pub lunch in Shipston-on-Stour, and take a scenic drive with a photo stop in Burford. The tasting costs £30 per person extra.

“Hatty our tour guide was witty, entertaining and informative. The tour was the perfect balance between providing in-depth information, but without dragging on. A large emphasis was put on tasting the various products and they were very Read more”

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