Explore a former Tudor powerhouse turned 17th-century family home, set in gardens, woodlands and wetlands.
More than 135 gardens and parks are now open through advance booking, as well as hundreds of coast and countryside places. A number of houses are also open in England and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.
Inside the house, you can learn about William Wiggett Chute and his family who lived at The Vyne in the mid-19th Century. Take in historic gems including a pre-Reformation chapel, Tudor oak gallery with 16th-century wood carvings and neo-classical staircase hall. Or immerse yourself in the Victorian chapter of The Vyne’s past by dressing up like Victorians in the Housekeeper’s Room.
Set in a scenic landscape, you can take some time out in sprawling gardens and woodlands. The ancient woodlands reveal traces of history if you know where to look. See if you can spot the remains of medieval fish ponds and a Second World War munitions storage site. For a chance to see wetland wildlife, you can visit the purpose-built bird hide.
For invigorating walks, you can hit the network of paths that run through Morgaston Woods. In spring, look out for a haze of bluebells in dappled sunlight. In autumn, you can stroll beneath a copper canopy and spot fungi flourishing beside the path. Overhead, squirrels sometimes dart about the branches and if you’re really quiet you might glimpse a deer wandering among the trees.
For seasonal blooms and historic landmarks, venture up the Lime Avenue to the Summerhouse Garden and take in the domed roof and Grecian-cross floorplan of the 17th-century summerhouse. Right next to this building, you’ll find a 600 year old oak tree, which has seen the likes of Henry VIII, Jane Austen and Second World War evacuees visiting The Vyne.
The walled garden is home to beaming daffodil borders in spring and burgeoning dahlias in late summer alongside other horticultural delights. Just off the Lime Avenue, The Vyne’s orchard features delicate blossoms in spring and ripening fruit such as apples and mulberries in autumn.
If you’re looking for a spot of refreshment, try the cosy Brewhouse tea-room that serves light refreshments and hot and cold beverages. Or if a picnic is more your thing, the best spot is the north lawn by the wide lake and overlooked by The Vyne’s grand portico. Just next to the tea garden, in a former coach house, our shop has highlights from National Trust ranges alongside locally sourced goods.
Intrepid explorers can try their hand at den building, orienteering and geocaching in the grounds or family trails around the house. A stone’s throw from the tea-room, a play area suitable for ages ten and under can be found behind the shop. And very small visitors might prefer the play area off the Lime Avenue.
You can take a look at our site map to help you plan your visit.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £8.00 |
| Child | N/A | £4.00 |
| Family | N/A | £20.00 |
| One adult family | N/A | £12.00 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
… you’ll need to book your visit. Go to What’s on for more information.
