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Plan your day at the distillery
Nestled in the Norfolk countryside, The English Distillery offers more than just whisky. Whether you’re visiting for a tasting, a tour, or simply to slow down and explore, here you’ll find everything you need to plan your day, from opening times and tour details to information on our restaurant, riverside walks and upcoming events.
Opening times
The distillery, The Grain Kitchen restaurant and our lifestyle & bottle shop are all open 7 days a week.
Distillery 10 am - 4 pm
The Grain Kitchen 9 am - 4 pm
Eating
Shopping
River Walk
The Grain Kitchen
Join us in our all day restaurant, open 7 days a week for a classic English breakfast, brunch, lunch or just pop in for a freshly brewed coffee and cake.
Local and seasonal are at the heart of what we do, so expect some of the best ingredients from Suffolk and Norfolk. We want to showcase these outstanding ingredients wherever we can and shout about what East Anglia has to offer.
We also have outdoor seating to dine al fresco through the summer months.
Shop
Our lifestyle & bottle shop is filled with our exceptional whiskies and liqueurs, beautifully made homewares and luxury gifts. Find the perfect addition to your drinks cabinet or discover thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
River Walk
The distillery sits amongst a grove of cricket bat willows which run down to the gently flowing river Thet. Our river walk is open to the public during opening hours to take a stroll before or after a tour of the distillery. Although dogs are not permitted in the distillery (with the exception of guide dogs), they are more than welcome on our river walk.
Find us
Getting to the distillery
We are situated between Thetford and Attleborough within the county of Norfolk. Turn off the A11 onto the B111 heading for East Harling and in less than 5 minutes’ drive you will see us on your left.
The English Whisky Co
The English Distillery
Harling Rd
Roudham
Norfolk
NR16 2QW
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Where to stay
The Pear Tree Inn
Adjacent to The Bull Freehouse is this newly renovated, AA 5* awarded, ultra-luxe inn with seven beautifully appointed bedrooms just 25 minutes from the distillery.
The Street, Troston, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP31 1EW
The George Hotel
Set in a splendid converted Victorian house, The George is a beautiful hotel, with all the comforts of lovely contemporary furnishings. The George is just half an hour from the distillery.
10 Arlington Lane, Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2DA
01603 617841 reservations@georgehotel.co.uk
Breckland Lodge
Stay in stylish and affordable rooms, enjoy a meal in the stag carvery restaurant or bar, or in the intimate evening bistro. Breckland Lodge is situated just 10 minutes away from the distillery.
London Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1AY
Barnham Broom
Renowned for its two 18-hole golf courses and luxurious spa facilities, Barnham Broom is a little bit of luxury away from home set in 300 acres.
Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4DD01603 759393
FAQs
Is there free parking at the distillery?
Yes - we have a large free car park on site.
Does the distillery have disabled access?
We welcome everybody to the distillery, but to do the tour requires the ability to walk up and down stairs. For those that need it, we can provide a chair and regular stopping points whilst on the tour. For those not able to cope with stairs, you will miss the distilling floor but instead, get a virtual tour of the distilling floor with a dedicated guide before joining up with the rest of the group to continue the tour. Please contact us by emailing shop@englishwhisky.co.ukor call 01953 717939.
What's the cancellation policy for tours?
Once the reservation has been paid for, it cannot be amended. Your ticket is only valid for the date you have selected. We are unable to change the date or the number of tickets purchased. Unfortunately, we cannot issue any refunds for cancellations. We regret that under no circumstances will changes or refunds be made on the day of the visit.
Are children allowed on tours?
Children are allowed on two of our tours – The Original tour & Tasting and the 15 Yr Anniversary Tour & Tasting. Under 18’s must always be accompanied by an adult on our Tour & Tastings and will not be able to partake in tasting sessions.
Are there safety rules on tours?
All visitors will need to wear flat, closed-toe shoes on tours. Anyone in sandals or high heels will not be allowed on the tour. As this is a working distillery, please make sure you are aware of your surroundings at all times.