Explore a former Tudor powerhouse turned 17th-century family home, set in gardens, woodlands and wetlands.
Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops, countryside locations and many houses are open. You no longer need to pre-book at many places. Some still require booking ahead, so please check the property webpage before you travel.
Stepping over the threshold, you can take in ground-floor historic gems including a pre-Reformation chapel and neo-classical staircase hall. In a mini-exhibition on the first floor, you can gaze up at jewel-like Tudor stained-glass windows and examine the intricate detail on Lattimo plates hand painted with 18th-century Venetian scenes. You can set eyes on an Ancient Roman ring whose multifaith engravings hint at a multicultural society and a Tudor roundel that emulates the style and grandeur of the ancient world. On display for the first time ever at The Vyne you can also see Stanley Spencer's sketches that he used to plan his paintings for Sandham Memorial Chapel.
Set in a scenic landscape, you can take some time out in sprawling gardens and woodlands. 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 family trails around the house and gardens. And very small visitors can enjoy a natural 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 | £14.30 | £13.00 |
| Child | £7.20 | £6.50 |
| Family | £35.80 | £32.50 |
| One adult family | £21.50 | £19.50 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £12.35 |
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.
We can only accept card payments at this time. Thanks for understanding.
Please note last admission to the grounds is at 4pm. The last time slot to enter the house is 2.30-3pm.
