Twelve vineyards are partnering up to create a wine trail this summer.

Wealden District Council has unveiled the trail in partnership with the vineyards to raise awareness of them and what they have to offer.

Visitors on the new Explore Wealden Wine Trail will be able to go to the vineyards and take part in wine tastings, picnics, vineyard tours, nature trails and special events.

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People will also be able to join informal guided walks through the vines and wineries and meet the wine-makers and vineyard owners enroute.

More information, including about all the vineyards taking part, can be found at https://www.explorewealden.co.uk/wine-trail.

A council spokesperson said: "We are thrilled to be collaborating with our local vineyards to launch the new Explore Wealden Wine Trail.

"We hope that this initiative will help to highlight our great wines as well as the potential of wine tourism.

"Visiting a vineyard is a wonderful way to discover the natural landscape on our doorstep, supporting local businesses that contribute significantly to our rural economy whilst revisiting or perhaps discovering some great English wines.

"From the larger wine estates to smaller hidden gems, the trail has something for everyone. It celebrates the people, places and passion behind every bottle."