What’s On This November
Explore the best of West Sussex and discover what’s on at Cowdray Estate and beyond this November. Looking for somewhere to stay?
November brings a quieter, more intimate cadence to the South Downs. Copper oak leaves blanket ancient woodland paths, and low autumn sun casts long golden shadows across the estate. It’s a season for crisp walks through Petworth Park, lingering over seasonal estate dining, and sipping fine Sussex sparkling wine in the peaceful seclusion of your treehouse.
With acclaimed estates like Roebuck, Upperton, Kinsbrook, and Tinwood all within a 10 to 30-minute drive of your treehouse, this is a season for cellar-door tastings, seasonal food pairings, and sampling award-winning English wines.
wine tasting & food pairing evening at kinsbrook
13th November, 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Kinsbrook Vineyard, Thakeham
Join founder and winemaker Joe Beckett for an evening focused on the art of pairing. Taste six small-batch Kinsbrook wines paired alongside six handcrafted seasonal canapés, followed by artisanal Sussex cheeses and charcuterie to share. £65 per person. Just 40 spaces.
winemaker's harvest lunch with gusbourne
7th November, 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm | The Nest at Gusbourne, Appledore
Mark the end of the vineyard harvest with an exclusive gathering in the heart of the estate. Enjoy a seasonal multi-course menu paired with rare back-vintage cuvées and early cellar tastings guided by Gusbourne’s winemaking team.
Sparkling Afternoon Tea 2026 at tinwood
25th November 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Tinwood Estate, Halnaker
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Tinwood Estate with a guided vineyard tour, a tutored tasting of three sparkling wines, and a delicious Afternoon Tea in their Tasting Room.
petworth literary festival
23rd October to 7th November | Various Venues, Petworth
Spend crisp autumn days enjoying talks from celebrated authors, poets, and historians in the historic market town of Petworth - including David Shukman and Heather Morris. An intimate celebration of ideas, literature, and conversation held in iconic local venues.
autumnal mushroom foraging
14th November, 10:30 am to 1:00 pm | Cowdray Farm Shop & Café
Midhurst Walk alongside estate foragers through the late-autumn woodlands of Cowdray. Learn practical species identification, discover how subterranean fungal networks support forest ecosystems, and gather wild seasonal mushrooms along scenic estate paths.
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Cheese and Wine Tasting Weekend at cowdray
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November | Cowdray Farm Shop & Café, Midhurst
Celebrating the perfect pairings for the festive period. With experts from Neal’s Yard Dairy, including a cheesemaker on each day, and Berkmanns on hand to guide you through a selection of delicious wines, you’ll have the chance to taste, discover and find your favourite combinations.
As dark evenings draw in and winter approaches, the West Sussex countryside settles into a quiet, comforting beauty. Whether spent tasting vintage sparkling wines in nearby cellars, gathering seasonal game at local estate tables, or resting beside a woodfire above the canopy, November offers a quiet rhythm to slow down and reconnect.
