FAQ
Can children join the tour?
Everyone over the age of 8 is welcome to join a tour. The Distillery cannot allow anyone under the age of 8 into the still house. Therefore they cannot join the tour. This includes babes-in-arms.
What days will distilling actually be happening?
The stills are usually in action on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. However very occasionally, for technical reasons, there will be times when distilling is not in operation on those days.
Can I bring my dog into the distillery?
As this is a working distillery, only Assistance Dogs are allowed into the distillery building.
How long are the distillery tours?
The Distillery Tours last 90 minutes.
Ticket Types
- Adult Ticket - this is a standard ticket for over 18s and includes the tasting of several rums
- Under 18s (over 8) - this ticket is available for those over 8 years old but under 18. It does not include the tasting samples, and a single ticket is free of charge but ONLY when booking with an Adult ticket.
Once you have placed your order, we will email you with instructions on how to book your tour.
How to find the Distillery
The DropWorks Distillery is located at a wonderful place called Welbeck where you can truly spend a whole day (or longer) at their incredible art galleries, award winning farm shop, cafe, explore their brewery and school of artisan food, and much, much more!
The DropWorks Distillery is located at the Stone Shed at Welbeck in Nottinghamshire. Full address is: DropWorks Distillery, Stone Shed, Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LX.
We recommend downloading the What3words app in advance and using the location reference Streak.when.champions to find the distillery precisely. Best to download in advance as mobile signal can be patchy in the area!
We recommend using the Lady Margaret Drive entrance, as it is the most direct route for our visitors (instead of the main entrance).
There is a security gate near the junction with the A60 which is monitored 24/7 an intercom to the security office in case of an emergency or issue.
Travelling by road
You can reach the Distillery when travelling via road and find Welbeck located between the M1 and the A1, off the A60, 3 miles to the South of Worksop.
Travelling by train
The DropWorks Distillery has good connections to a variety of train stations. If you do not have access to a car then we do recommend pre-booking taxis.
- Worksop – this is the local railway station, it is around a 15 min taxi journey from the DropWorks Distillery.
- Retford – is approximately 20 minutes away by taxi. Trains from London Kings Cross go direct to Retford and take around 1hr 20 minutes.
- Chesterfield – en route from London St Pancras to Sheffield, Chesterfield is around 30 minutes away by taxi.
- Whitwell – a 5 min taxi journey is on the Robin Hood Railway Line which connects to Nottingham. This is a local train route so journey times do vary and may take longer than using the main train stations (Retford and Chesterfield).
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Delivery
Currently we only deliver within the UK. Costs as follows:
Under £75
- Standard UK Delivery
- 3-4 working days
- £4.99
Under £200
- Express UK Delivery
- 1-2 working days
- £6.99
£75 or over
- Standard UK Delivery
- 3-5 working days
- Free
£200 or over
- Express UK Delivery
- 1-2 working days
- Free
Subscription Boxes
- FREE STANDARD UK DELIVERY
Subscription Boxes are despatched at the beginning of each month.
Highlands and Islands: £12.99
We do not deliver to the Channel Islands, or to PO Boxes. Deliveries containing alcohol will require proof of age at the time of delivery and may require a signature.
See Shipping and Delivery Page
Returns
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
See our Refund and Returns page for more details.