The Vyne

Hampshire

Explore 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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A view of The Vyne's red-bricked house with Georgian sash-windows from the South Drive in autumn.

Opening times for 27 November 2025
Asset Opening time
House 11:00 - 15:00
Garden 10:00 - 16:00
Shop 10:30 - 15:30
Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30
22 Nov - 5 Jan: House ground floor open daily 11am-3pm. Subject to volunteer availability. The Vyne is closed 24 & 25 Dec. Gardens last entry: 3pm
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Opening times for 27 November 2025
Asset	Opening time
House	11:00 - 15:00
Garden	10:00 - 16:00
Shop	10:30 - 15:30
Tea-room	10:00 - 15:30

Admission 2025
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

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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.
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.
Click here to access the Accessibility Guide for The Vyne - AccessAble.co.uk
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
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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.gone
Parking: 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.
Cycling
NCN23, 1 mile
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Upcoming events at The Vyne

𝐀 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 | 𝟐𝟐 𝐍𝐨𝐯 - 𝟓 𝐉𝐚𝐧 (𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟒 & 𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐞𝐜) | 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦-𝟑𝐩𝐦, 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦-𝟒𝐩𝐦: Re-live the magic of best-loved fairy tales. On the ground floor of the house discover The Snow Queen’s icy realm, Red Riding Hood’s cunning wolf and Beauty and the Beast's elegant tea set. A free family trail runs in the house and gardens. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐍𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞-𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. New for 2025, book your 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚-𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 available on weekdays 24 Nov - 17 Dec at 12pm. Browse all events here.

In a festive display a tower with Rapunzel's long blonde plait sits between sparkling Christmas trees in the Dining Parlour at The Vyne.

Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne

From 22 Nov to 5 Jan (closed 24 & 25 Dec), 'A Fairytale Christmas at The Vyne' showcases sparkling trees and magical scenes on the ground floor of the house. Discover The Snow Queen’s icy realm, Red Riding Hood’s cunning wolf, Rapunzel's golden braid cascading from a her tower and enchanting decorations inspired by Beauty and the Beast. A free family trail runs in the house and gardens. House ground floor open 11am-3pm, gardens 10am-4pm. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐍𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞-𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞.

A mum and her young child enjoy twinkling festive lights.

Things to do in The Vyne house

From 22 November to 5 January 11am-3pm, immerse yourselves in the magic of best-loved fairy tales. Explore the ground floor of the house aglow with sparkling Christmas trees and atmospheric lighting. There are eight stories to discover. Free with usual admission (closed 24 & 25 December). Collect timed tickets for house on arrival - no pre-booking. 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. Come back after Christmas to enjoy the collection in opulent state rooms and humble servants’ quarters. Read on for more information.

Christmas trees sit either side of an illuminated table of books and roses arranged in a tower and topped with a red rose in a bell jar.

Vyne Line | Basingstoke community minibus

Read more about a free shuttle service between Basingstoke Train Station and The Vyne. Runs on 29 Nov and 27 Dec. Normal admission applies. Pre-booking minibus essential on 03442491895.

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.

A close-up image of a tan-brown dog with a white muzzle and zip, with trees visible in the background

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.