Relax in the grounds of this former Tudor palace.
Following its huge two-year roof project, this former Tudor palace has re-opened, to tell the story of a Victorian brother and sister who saved the mansion. Explore newly presented spaces and collections, inspired by intimate 19th-century watercolours and personal family memoirs.
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The Vyne:
As a £5.4m roof project draws to a close, young adventurers can enjoy a number of family trails through the grounds of this former Tudor palace. Amble past a six-hundred-year-old oak tree, tiptoe inside a 17th century summerhouse and stride across our north lawn.
Out in Morgaston Woods, intrepid explorers can try their hand at den building, orienteering and geocaching. 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 glimpse wetland wildlife, you visit the purpose-built bird hide.
Inside the house, visitors of all ages can be transported back to 1535 when Henry VIII visited with Anne Boleyn. Head to the chapel to hear a Tudor mass soundscape or venture into the Saloon to discover a Victorian owner who replaced The Vyne’s roof from 1842.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| Adult | £13.00 | £11.75 |
| Child | £6.50 | £5.90 |
| Family | £32.00 | £28.80 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £10.80 |
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 find important messages about things that will affect your visit in a red box at the top of our homepage. If there's no red box, then there's nothing to report. It's always best to check this before you set off.
To access the house please book either a timed ticket or tour on arrival at Visitor Reception. Tickets for the house are on a first-come-first-serve basis. All tours subject to volunteer availability. Weekday access is via guided tour at 11:00 and 11:30 and then by timed ticket 12:00-16:00 last entry 15:30. Weekend access is by timed ticket 11:00-16:00 last entry 15:30. Access to the woods closes at 4.30pm.
