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The Vyne
HampshireExplore a former Tudor powerhouse turned 17th-century family home, set in gardens, woodlands and wetlands.
Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HL
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Opening times for 4 April 2026
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 15:00 Garden 10:00 - 17:00 Shop 10:30 - 16:30 Tea-room 10:00 - 16:30 Until 1 Mar: House ground floor open weekends only 11am-3pm. Subject to volunteer availability. As of 7 Feb: Gardens last entry 4pm.
Admission from 1 March 2026
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £19.80 £18.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £9.90 £9.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £49.50 £45.00 One-adult family £29.70 £27.00 Group (Adult 18+) £17.10 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
located inside the house and subject to house opening times.
- Car park
During wet weather the grass overflow has to close and cars park on hard standing. We then usually need several days of warm weather to dry the overflow out before reopening it.
- Cycle parking
Cycle parking is located by the catering shed close to the visitor welcome building.
- Dogs allowed
On a short lead, not allowed in house, servery, first floor of tearoom or the play area. In walled garden, must be on short lead and on main path as we grow food. Allowed in ground-floor seating area of the tea-room. With min two people in your group, one can sit with the dog while the other orders. Assistance dogs welcome across the site.
- Shop
see opening times
- Tea-room
see opening times
- Toilet
one block near to visitor reception, another by the tearoom.
Please be aware of deep water by the main bridge. Paths in the grounds are uneven at times. Woodland paths are difficult to navigate due to tree roots. Accessible toilets are located at the tea-room which is 1,200m from the car park.
- Accessible route and/or map
Accessible route through the gardens with hard gravel pathways.
- Accessible toilet
In both toilet blocks
- Designated parking
Limited Blue Badge parking available
- Drop-off point
On the south drive in front of the house.
- Ramped access/slopes
Movable ramp at house entrance
- Seating available
There are benches at various points in the gardens.
- Steps/uneven terrain
Access to first floor in the house is via a staircase only and this has no handrail. In the woods the paths have tree roots coming across them in places and can get very muddy.
- Wheelchairs available
Limited indoor and outdoor wheelchairs available to reserve for the day. Please call 01256 883858.
Entrance to visitor carpark - what3words: ///pizzeria.person.gone
- Cycling
Cycle parking is located by the catering shed close to the visitor welcome building.
The Vyne is located less than a mile off National Cycle Network Route 23 that travels between Reading 17.5miles and Basingstoke 8.1miles and then onto Winchester and the South Coast. It is a relatively flat route along stretches of traffic-free path and largely quiet rural lanes. From Basingstoke The Vyne is 8.1miles (13km) if you follow the National Cycle Network route 23 signs or 17.5miles (28km) from Reading.
Plan your route to The Vyne using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it)
For information on cycle shops and hire in Hampshire visit https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/cycling/visitor-information/cycle-hire-and-shops
- By road
- Four miles north of Basingstoke between Bramley and Sherborne St John. Entrance to visitor car park is on Morgaston Road. what3words: pizzeria.person.goneParking: Parking is free. There is a 1/3 mile walk between visitor reception and the house. Blue badge parking is available. All parking is on hard standing.Sat Nav: Will not take you to the main car park, instead follow National Trust brown signs and reach the visitor car park off Morgaston Road.
- By train
- Basingstoke 4 miles - taxi rank available outside of train station. Bramley 2½ miles - requires a walk of 2½ miles from this station. Note: Vyne Road has no foot paths.
Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HL
Planning your visit
Upcoming events at The Vyne
Easter adventures at The Vyne runs until Sun 12 Apr, 10am-4pm. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt comes to The Vyne from 16 May to 28 June, 10am-4pm. On select dates, bring your camping chairs, picnics and blankets to the north lawn and enjoy outdoor theatre and cinema. Tickets now available to purchase. Browse all events here.
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Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne
Easter egg hunt at The Vyne runs until 12 April 10am-4pm. Easter trail sheet and egg £3.50. From 16 May to 28 June, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is coming to The Vyne. Normal admission applies. On 17 July, gates 10am, film 11am-12pm, don't miss double-bill outdoor cinema The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U). Cinema Tickets (non-refundable): Standard Under 1 Years £0.00, Standard Under 12s £9.80, Standard £12.89, Premium £15.13, Director's View + Treat Bag + Blanket £36.41. Click through and scroll down for the link to book cinema tickets.
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Things to do in The Vyne house
The Sandys and Chute families made The Vyne their home for over 500 years. They accumulated beautiful and important objects and made significant changes to the house during their lives. Enjoy the collection in opulent state rooms and humble servants’ quarters. Read on for more information.
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Visiting The Vyne with your dog
The Vyne is a three pawprint rated place. Find out about bringing your dog to The Vyne where you can explore the gardens together.
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Group visits to The Vyne
Nestled in the Hampshire countryside, The Vyne warmly welcomes groups of 15 or more people. We offer Bronze, Silver and Gold packages. Click through and scroll down to download a PDF of The Vyne's Group Booking Guide and to find out how to book your group visit.
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Highlights
House
Nationally recognised house, pre-Reformation chapel with stained-glass windows, Tudor Oak Gallery, Neo-classical staircase hall and a 17th-century sketch by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri.
Garden
Lime Avenue leading to a 17th-century summerhouse and 600-year-old oak tree plus a walled garden and orchard. Lakeside path offers views of the house.
Woodland
Sprawling ancient woodland and a bird hide that overlooks the wetlands. Accessed via the gardens. In winter, wellies are a must.
Eating and shopping
The Brewhouse tea-room serves light refreshments. The gift shop stocks highlights from National Trust ranges alongside locally sourced goods.
Spotlight events
Easter egg hunt at The Vyne
Daily until 12 Apr | 10am-4pm | Perfect for youngsters aged 3-10, on this fabulously fun trail the whole family can dive into 10 action-packed games and challenges in The Vyne’s gardens before collecting a prize at the end. £3.50 per trail sheet and prize. Normal admission applies.
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We're Going on a Bear Hunt comes to The Vyne
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, is coming to The Vyne 16 May – 28 June, 10am-4pm. Get ready to swish, splash and squelch your way through the new sensory trail to find the bear. The award-winning animation, based on the much-loved picture book, will be brought to life through a series of interactive installations. We’re Going On A Bear Hunt © Bear Hunt Films Ltd 2016. Licensed by Walker Productions Ltd. on behalf of Bear Hunt Films Ltd.
Outdoor theatre: Romeo & Juliet
Sat 6 Jun | Gates 6.15pm | Performance 7-9pm: The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher. Bring your camping chairs to The Vyne's north lawn. Includes a 15-minute interval. Tickets available to buy now.
Outdoor theatre: The (Almost) Complete History of Britain
Sat 20 Jun | Gates 5.45pm | Performance 7-9pm: Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in under 2 hours. Includes a 20-minute interval. Tickets now available to book online: Adult (aged 17+) £16, Child (aged 5-16) £9, under 5s go free. Booking essential. Tickets are non-refundable.
Outdoor theatre: As You Like It
Sun 12 Jul | Gates 5.45pm | Performance 7-9.20pm: Explore Love in all its guises as four pairs of soulmates meet in the mysterious Forest of Arden. Includes a 20-minute interval. Tickets now available to book online: Adult (aged 17+) £21.68, Child (aged 3-16) £13.01, under 3s go free. Booking essential. Tickets are non-refundable.
Outdoor cinema: Pride & Prejudice (U)
Thu 16 Jul | Gates 6pm | Film 7.30-9.40pm: Fall in love all over again with the timeless romance of Pride & Prejudice on an open-air screen, set against The Vyne's stunning estate. (This is the Keira Knightley one.) Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chair. Tickets (non-refundable): Standard Under 12s £10.92, Standard £17.37, Premium £25.48, Director's View + Treat Bag + Blanket £46.49. Book online now.
Outdoor cinema: The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U)
Fri 17 Jul | Gates 10am | Film 11am-12pm: Bring a blanket or camping chair (and of course a picnic) and watch the incredible tales of The Gruffalo & Stickman on a giant open-air cinema screen. Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of specially curated songs. Tickets (non-refundable): Standard Under 1 Years £0.00, Standard Under 12s £9.80, Standard £12.89, Premium £15.13, Director's View + Treat Bag + Blanket £36.41. Book online now.
Outdoor cinema: Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza (PG)
Sat 18 Jul | Gates 6pm | Film 7.30-10.30pm: The ultimate ABBA and Mamma Mia experience! Watch, dance and singalong with the classic movie and then party to ABBA’s greatest hits for a night full of fun, music, and magic! Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chair. Tickets (non-refundable): Standard £22.97, Premium £31.93, Director's View + Treat Bag + Blanket £53.21. Book online now.
Things to see and do
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Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne
Easter egg hunt at The Vyne runs until 12 April 10am-4pm. Easter trail sheet and egg £3.50. From 16 May to 28 June, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is coming to The Vyne. Normal admission applies. On 17 July, gates 10am, film 11am-12pm, don't miss double-bill outdoor cinema The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U). Cinema Tickets (non-refundable): Standard Under 1 Years £0.00, Standard Under 12s £9.80, Standard £12.89, Premium £15.13, Director's View + Treat Bag + Blanket £36.41. Click through and scroll down for the link to book cinema tickets.
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Things to do in The Vyne house
The Sandys and Chute families made The Vyne their home for over 500 years. They accumulated beautiful and important objects and made significant changes to the house during their lives. Enjoy the collection in opulent state rooms and humble servants’ quarters. Read on for more information.
Article
Things to do in the garden at The Vyne
Discover what to see and do in the garden all year round at The Vyne. Explore the historic summerhouse, see what’s growing in the walled garden and take a walk by the lake.
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Exploring the estate at The Vyne
Getting out in nature, discover the wildlife-rich estate at The Vyne and take a walk through ancient woodland.
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Eating and shopping at The Vyne
Enjoy a refreshment stop in the atmospheric tea-room at The Vyne. Treat yourself to a gift in the shop or get comfy in the window seat while browsing pre-loved books.
Upcoming events
Event
Easter egg hunt at The Vyne
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at The Vyne on an Easter trail.
Event
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at The Vyne
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, is coming to The Vyne this spring. The award-winning animation, based on the much-loved picture book, will be brought to life through a series of interactive installations.
Event
Outdoor theatre: Romeo & Juliet
Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn. The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher.
Event
Outdoor theatre: The (Almost) Complete History of Britain
Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in under 2 hours.
Event
Outdoor theatre: As You Like It
Explore Love in all its guises as four pairs of soulmates meet in the mysterious Forest of Arden.
Event
Outdoor cinema: Pride & Prejudice (U)
Fall in love all over again with the timeless romance of Pride & Prejudice on an open-air screen, set against The Vyne's stunning estate.
Event
Outdoor cinema: The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U)
Step into the adventures of the Gruffalo and Stick Man on the big screen.
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Outdoor cinema: Wicked Sing-A-Long (PG)
Step into the magical world of Wicked under the stars, sing along to every unforgettable song, and be spellbound as this beloved story comes to life on the big screen.
About The Vyne
Once an important Tudor palace, this atmospheric mansion has some illustrious connections, from Henry VIII to Jane Austen. Outside, acres of wildlife-rich gardens, meadows and woods create a wonderful space for relaxation and exploration, while the natural play space gives children freedom to let their imaginations take them on fantasy adventures. Sweeping lawns offer lakeside picnicking, and a short stroll reveals a cosy bird hide overlooking the water meadows.
Our work
News
Tudor Oak Gallery safeguarded at The Vyne
The most highly decorated Tudor gallery in Europe, visited by King Henry VIII and two of his wives, was safeguarded for the future after months of conservation work. For the first time, visitors to The Vyne in Hampshire could experience the full glory of this 82 foot long space, covered from floor to ceiling in beautifully carved heraldic panels.
History
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History of The Vyne
The Vyne was once one of the most important Tudor houses in Hampshire. For over 500 years, it was owned and shaped by just two families, the Sandys and the Chutes. Each generation enriched the property, resulting in an incredible collection and range of architecture and interiors, demonstrating the highest quality in design and craftsmanship.
Art and collections
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The Vyne’s library collection
Find out more about hidden scribbles and drawings in this historic library collection. Discover who drew a cyclops head in a 250-year-old book and which book was chosen to write measurements for home improvements in 1746.
Support us
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Volunteer opportunities at The Vyne
Find out about volunteering with the team at The Vyne. Currently recruiting for a range of opportunities across the house and estate, find out how you could help protect this special place.
