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.

You can make your mark on The Vyne and help save this former Tudor palace. Join us by the entrance to the rooftop walkway 10am-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.

For a festive day out with a twist, take a rare look behind the scenes of a £5.4m roof project and tag a roof tile with your own message. Wander into the Tudor chapel and you’ll hear the sounds of a mass that time forgot. In the grounds you can go for a winter’s walk and then warm-up in our Brewhouse tea-room. In our shop you can pick out a gift for someone you know, or simply treat yourself.

Young adventurers can spot Father Christmas and his friends in our grounds and on our rooftop walkway. In our daily Tag-a-Tile activity you can help us fix the roof by leaving your own secret message or drawing on a roof tile. Using our waymarked paths, take time out to to roam the woods and then warm up again with a hot chocolate and other tasty treats.

In the heart of winter, venture through the gardens and enjoy a stark landscape in the winter sun. When you're ready to warm up, you can treat yourself to a hot drink in our Brewhouse tea-room.

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.

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.

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.

In February 2016, The Vyne welcomed back one of its most precious attractions following months of conservation. You can now enjoy the full glory of the chapel’s exquisite Tudor stained glass.

Visit our exciting, all-access, 360° rooftop walkway to find out how we're working with archaeologists and heritage scientists to uncover more about this 500 year old mansion. Watch as the skeleton of the roof is revealed beneath thousands of tiles, and use high-tech equipment in our monthly visiting mobile science lab.

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.