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 19 February 2026
Asset Opening time House Closed 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 until 28 February 2026
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £18.70 £17.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £9.40 £8.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £46.80 £42.50 One-adult family £28.10 £25.50 Group (Adult 18+) £16.15 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
Looking ahead to February half-term, don't miss the Pirate Puzzle Challenge in the gardens running 14-22 February, 10am-4pm. Easter adventures at The Vyne runs Sat 21 Mar – Mon 6 Apr, 10am-4pm. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt comes to The Vyne from 16 May to 28 June, 10am-4pm. Browse all events here.
Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne
This February half-term, don't miss free event Pirate Puzzle Challenge in the gardens running 14-22 February, 10am-4pm. Looking ahead, Easter egg hunt at The Vyne returns 21 March to 6 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.
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.
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.
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 and, exclusive to 2025, a special Jane Austen House Tour. 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.
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
February half term | Pirate Puzzle Challenge
𝟏𝟒-𝟐𝟐 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 | 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦-𝟒𝐩𝐦 | Swash-buckling fun awaits on this interactive family puzzle trail for ages 6+. Collect your free trail sheet from visitor reception, work together to find and solve 6 pirate-themed puzzles hidden in The Vyne’s gardens. Normal admission applies. From the award winning Paradox Parlours, a fantastic introduction for children, to the fun and thinking of Escape Rooms. Help solve the puzzles, which unlock the boxes, that give clues, to help complete the trail and find the treasure.
Easter egg hunt at The Vyne
21 Mar – 6 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.
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 online from Monday 16 February.
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.
Things to see and do
Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne
This February half-term, don't miss free event Pirate Puzzle Challenge in the gardens running 14-22 February, 10am-4pm. Looking ahead, Easter egg hunt at The Vyne returns 21 March to 6 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Pooch Passports
Pick up a Pooch Passport on your next dog walk; collect stamps from participating places on your days out and each full passport gains a special treat from our partners at Forthglade. Find out more and discover dog-friendly places to explore.
Pirate Puzzle Challenge
Swash-buckling fun awaits on this interactive family puzzle trail for ages 6+. Collect your trail sheet from visitor reception, work together to find and solve 6 pirate-themed puzzles hidden in The Vyne’s gardens. Normal admission applies.
National Lottery Open Week 2026
Mon 7 – Sun 15 March | Non-members enjoy free entry to The Vyne.
Easter egg hunt at The Vyne
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at The Vyne on an Easter trail.
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.
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.
Outdoor theatre: As You Like It
Explore Love in all its guises as four pairs of soulmates meet in the mysterious Forest of Arden.
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
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, has been safeguarded for the future after months of conservation work. For the first time, visitors to The Vyne in Hampshire can experience the full glory of this 82 foot long space, covered from floor to ceiling in beautifully carved heraldic panels.
Conservators condition survey 18th-century brocatelle wall hangings at The Vyne
On a dark winter’s afternoon in early January, Zenzie and Ania from textile conservators Zenzie Tinker Studios carried out an in-depth survey of the red and cream brocatelle wall hangings in The Vyne’s Further Drawing Room - the first of three rooms to be examined. Influenced by his earlier travels to Europe, 18th-century owner John Chute bought these decadent wall hangings from Italy to adorn the walls of his home. As Storm Goretti cast the house and grounds into gloom, Zenzie and Ania carefully examined every inch of the wall hangings by the light of torches and conservation lamps. The results from the condition survey will provide a vital record to help shape how we care for the collection at The Vyne.
History
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
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
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.
