What's on at The Vyne
Geocaching: The lost toys
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?
Sat 23 Mar 2019
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10:00-15:30
Victorian children's trail
On this family trail through the gardens, see if you can find ten Victorian children that used to live at The Vyne.
Sat 23 Mar 2019
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10:00-16:30
Dress like a Victorian
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.
Sat 23 Mar 2019
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12:00-15:00
Pesky pest trail
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.
Sat 23 Mar 2019
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12:00-15:00
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
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.
Sat 06 Apr 2019
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10:00-16:00
Young Environmentalist Award
Through a series of outdoor activities, families can learn about and look after nature. Among other tasks, measure bug biodiversity, see how camouflage works and map the audible landscape of The Vyne.
Sat 06 Apr 2019
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10:00-17:00
Outdoor theatre: Sense & Sensibility
Scandals, scoundrels and severely sprained ankles are what lie in store in this witty theatre adaptation of a Jane Austen classic. Known for their playful humour and energy, The Pantaloons Theatre Company make a welcome return to The Vyne.
Sat 27 Jul 2019
17:45-22:00
Outdoor theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Brought to you by the acclaimed Lord Chamberlain's Men, enjoy Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy performed by an all-male cast in Elizabethan costume. Bring along your picnics, chairs and blankets ready for a fun-filled evening on the north lawn.
Sat 10 Aug 2019
17:45-22:00
Outdoor cinema: Bohemian Rhapsody
Defying convention with unapologetic flamboyance, explore the highs and lows of rock star Freddie Mercury. Gates open 7.30pm. Bring your chairs, picnics and blankets to the north lawn ready for the film which starts at dusk (approx. 9pm).
Fri 16 Aug 2019
19:30-23:30
Outdoor cinema: The Greatest Showman
Imagine High School Musical crossed with Moulin Rouge and you get this ‘movie of the moment’. Celebrating the birth of show business the film tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
Sat 17 Aug 2019
19:30-23:30