Things to see & do
Things to see and do
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A house full of history
A house full of history
Step inside and find out how people used to live in this wonderfully preserved Tudor house with its original furniture still intact. If the walls could talk they’d tell the stories of Tudor kings and queens, of politicians
and architects, of wartime evacuees and of a loving family life at home.© Claire Shuter
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A country house garden
A country house garden
Get the whole family involved with growing in our walled kitchen garden. See our volunteers tending the crops (time your visit right and you might get to take some home). Follow the journey from plot to plate as food; once again, makes its way to the Brewhouse kitchen for you to enjoy
© Claire Shuter
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Woodland and wetland
Woodland and wetland
Why not venture into the woodlands and take in a little wildlife including our wetland nature reserve viewing area and see a few waterbird rarities. There are marked paths of various distances suitable for that gentle afternoon stroll with family and friends. Take the dog too...
© Claire Shuter
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Trails and tours
Trails and tours
On arrival why not pick up a leaflet at the visitor reception and discover what we have to offer inquisitive minds of any age. Want to know more about our wonderful gardens and estate?. Then join a garden guide for a short insightful presentation on a free guided tour of our gardens and woodland.
© Claire Shuter
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Back to nature
Back to nature
Want to know more about sustainable eco-friendly gardening? Have a mind to start your own vegetable and fruit garden? There's always a friendly volunteer to answer your questions in the walled garden and newly restored greenhouse. Why not drop by and see for yourself.
© Claire Shuter
A house full of history
A country house garden
Woodland and wetland
Trails and tours
Back to natureWhat's on
Bringing the walled garden to life are our lovely ladies - 10 Meadowsweet Goldline hens.
Here at the Vyne there's always something to do including seasonal trails, walks and activities, open-air theatre and exhibitions.
House and chapel
Originally built as a great Tudor 'power house', The Vyne was visited by King Henry VIII on at least three occasions and later became a family home, cherished by the Chute family for more than 350 years
Gardens
Come stroll through our wonderfull gardens with their eye-catching herbacious borders. Make sure you return to enjoy the fanfare of colour and perfume that each season brings.
Woodlands
Explore our woodlands and wetlands. Follow waymarked paths and spot rare water birds or enjoy gentle walks in the woods.
Time to relax
The landscaped grounds offer formal areas as well as an organic orchard, wild gardens and beautiful lawns stretching from the mansion to the lake. Bring your picnic blanket and find a quiet spot to while away your day.
The Vyne in 10 objects
Uncover some of the history of the house through 10 significant objects to be found in the many charming rooms here at the Vyne.
What you've said...
'It was a beautiful day and a wonderful experience for all… I had the most satisfying trip to a National Trust property I have ever had.'
'The Vyne is beautiful'
'...with a lovely calm and welcoming feeling to it. Everybody enjoyed themselves very much.'
'Fabulous'
'We spoke, laughed and thoroughly enjoyed the welcome and fantastic guides.'