The Vyne

You can get closer to the roof project saving this former Tudor palace from disrepair. Ascend the 74 steps to the top or take a more leisurely pace in the lift. Once on the walkway you can see how the project is progressing and take in views of the estate.

Curious visitors can venture up onto our rooftop walkway. Make your mark by writing on a handmade tile destined for the roof for a suggested donation of £5. On selected dates, you can chat with conservation experts and learn about hi-tech equipment used to study centuries-old roof materials. For family adventurers there’s tree climbing too plus new Tudor trails and geocaching.

Enjoy an evening guided tour of the roof followed by a drinks reception on the north lawn. Here, you can sign a slate tile that will be part of The Vyne for years to come.

You can make your mark on The Vyne and help save this former Tudor palace. Join us by the entrance to the rooftop walkway 11am-4pm for our daily Tag-a-Tile workshops. For a suggested donation of £5, you can write a message or draw a picture on a tile that will go up on our new roof.

The sounds of a Tudor Lady Mass can be experienced in our 16th-century chapel for the first time in nearly 500 years. This unique audio illusion immerses listeners in a Mass as Henry VIII may have heard it, when he visited The Vyne in 1535.

We’re shining a spotlight on some intriguing stories this year. Find out about the visit of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and discover how a Victorian family saved The Vyne from destruction.

Walking boots at the ready, it's time to uncover some forgotten traces of history hidden in the woods at The Vyne. Follow this circular route before heading on to our Brewhouse tea-room for a bite to eat.

With a £5.4 million roof project in progress, you can see views of The Vyne’s grounds from a rooftop walkway. Firework themed planting in the Summerhouse Garden celebrates the project.

Making new friends, learning new skills and helping to ensure the future of this beautiful estate – do something different and join The Vyne’s volunteering team.

Water is running in. Time is running out. Help us repair the roof so future generations can continue to enjoy this special place. Your gift today will help re-tile the roof, rebuild the chimneys, repair parapets and improve guttering so that rainwater no longer gets in during heavy rain.

When you're ready for a break at The Vyne, pop into our Brewhouse tearoom. We have a selection of freshly made sandwiches, soup and sausage rolls as well as homemade cakes, biscuits and scones.

If you’re looking for a present or simply want a post-walk ‘mooch’, pop inside and see us. We have things that will decorate your dining room and tempt the taste buds.