The Vyne

The Vyne in winter.

Relax in the grounds of this former Tudor palace.

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On a trail through the house, young detectives can solve a mystery.

Family fun whatever the weather at The Vyne 

Adventurers of all ages can explore The Vyne as, over the coming weeks, a range of activities begin. You can embrace the elements by roaming ancient woodlands, following outdoor trails or logging hidden geocaches. Or, if you prefer to keep warm and dry, you can opt for an indoor trail, enjoy colouring in the tea-room or, from 16 February, dress up like a Victorian in the Housekeeper’s Room.

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Things to see and do

A view of The Vyne gardens in winter

Winter in the gardens at The Vyne 2019 

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.

Frost on oak leaves at Sheffield Park Sussex

Winter woodland walk at The Vyne 

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 Stone Gallery arranged as it was in a watercolour painted in 1877.
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The Vyne re-opens: discover new experiences and untold stories

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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What's on

Dress like a Victorian at The Vyne.

Visiting The Vyne during February half term 

Whatever the weather, young adventurers at The Vyne will have plenty to keep them entertained from 16 to 24 February. Have a go at Victorian-themed outdoor trails or head into the house for dressing up. On the Pesky pest trail, wander the house and solve a ‘yucky’ bug mystery. If everyone’s been good they can treat themselves to something in the gift shop.

Upcoming events

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Geocaching: The lost toys

Wed 20 Feb 2019
10:00-15:30
William Wiggett Chute’s children have been playing in the woods. Unfortunately, these young Victorian adventurers have managed to lose four of their toys along the way. Can you help the children find them again?

Victorian children's trail

Wed 20 Feb 2019
10:00-16:30
On this family trail through the gardens, see if you can find ten Victorian children that used to live at The Vyne.

Garden macro trail

Wed 20 Feb 2019
10:00-17:00
Wander The Vyne’s gardens in search of close-up photos of commonplace natural features in the landscape.

Dress like a Victorian

Wed 20 Feb 2019
12:00-15:00
How would you have looked if you had been alive during the Victorian period? In the house, peruse our costume rail and pick yourself a Victorian outfit to try on.

Pesky pest trail

Wed 20 Feb 2019
12:00-15:00
Something has been guzzling away at a piece of historic wallpaper at The Vyne. On this creepy-crawly challenge, use what you learn about bugs to work out which one did it.

Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt

Sat 06 Apr 2019
10:00-16:00
In The Vyne’s grounds, collect your £3 activity sheet from the start tent. Keep your eyes peeled for engraved wooden discs containing the clues you need to find. At the end, return to the tent to swap your trail sheet for a tasty treat.
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Eating and shopping

Ways to treat yourself

A picture of the servery in the Brewhouse tearoom at The Vyne.

Eating at The Vyne 

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.

Meadowgrass scented candles and reed diffusers.

Shopping at The Vyne in spring 

From stylish homeware and ladies accessories, to cheeky cocktails and Easter goodies there’s plenty to brighten up your spring in The Vyne’s shop. With only 3% of the UK’s meadows remaining since the 1930’s, immerse yourself in the Grasslands theme celebrating their survival.

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Groups

Vintage coach at The Vyne

Group visits to The Vyne 

With over 500 years of history, there is plenty to discover at this former Tudor palace. Find out about group visits to The Vyne and how to get the most out of your trip.

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Our work

One of The Vyne's tapestries is carefully rolled ahead of three years of conservation

The Vyne tapestries appeal 

Historic repairs have begun to fail and the backings have warped, putting strain on the fragile fabric of six eighteenth-century ‘chinoiserie’ tapestries. Your gift today can help rescue the legacy of John Vanderbank, the greatest tapestry weaver of his time.

Help us repair The Vyne's Soho tapestries
Contractors at The Vyne roof project thank supporters for helping rescue over 500 years of history.

Rooftop walkway closed as house reappears from under 41 miles of scaffolding 

Our walkway which delighted thousands of visitors during a £5.4m roof project closed in February 2018 so that the scaffolding could come down. To everyone who joined us on the walkway and supported the project, we give our heartfelt thanks for helping us rescue The Vyne for ever, for everyone.

A photo shows a young boy posing with his tagged tile in aid of The Vyne roof project

Thanks for your support: Tag-a-Tile has now finished 

In aid of The Vyne’s £5.4m roof project, this fundraiser allowed visitors to write messages on roof tiles that were then fitted onto the new roof for centuries to come. With Tag-a-Tile now finished, we managed to raise over £62,000. Thank you so much to everyone who got involved. We couldn’t have saved this former Tudor palace without you.

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Get involved

One of our conservation volunteers talking to a visitor

Get involved  

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.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at The Vyne on the National Trust Collections website

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