What's on at The Vyne
Tormore house trail
Evacuated to The Vyne during the Second World War, pupils from the Tormore Boys School in Deal, Kent came to see The Vyne as their home. Find out what the boys used to get up to in their old school haunt.
Sun 17 Nov 2019
+ 12 other dates
12:00-15:00
Exhibition display: Hampshire’s leading citizen
Bequeathing The Vyne to the trust in 1956, three rooms will explore how Sir Charles Chute and the estate evolved through the turbulence of two world wars.
Sun 17 Nov 2019
+ 211 other dates
12:00-15:00
Sold out: Evening behind the scenes house tours
Back by popular demand, you can explore 14th-century cellars, Tudor attics and even walk on the newly restored roof of this historic mansion. Wander the house at night time and enjoy a glass of prosecco in the staircase hall.
Thu 21 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
18:00-19:45
Christmas silhouette trail
Identify the Christmas Carol silhouettes hidden within the gardens and help Scrooge discover his festive spirit.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
+ 31 other dates
10:00-16:00
Family Christmas house trail
On this festive trail, keep your eyes peeled for clues in the mansion decorated for a Victorian Christmas. As you explore the ground floor, you’ll take a journey through the story of A Christmas Carol.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
+ 31 other dates
12:00-15:00
A Victorian Christmas at The Vyne
Become part of the Chute family this Christmas and enjoy a Victorian home discovering Charles Dickens for the first time.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
+ 31 other dates
12:00-15:00
Christmas candlelit house tours
With the mansion richly decorated for a Victorian Christmas, join us for an intimate tour of this family home. Afterwards, join us for a mince pie and mulled wine in the servants' quarters.
Tue 03 Dec 2019
+ 5 other dates
16:00-17:30
+ other times
125 years in the gardens
From a private residence, to a welcome retreat for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, you can learn about the conservation challenges The Vyne's team face and why we sometimes need to keep off the grass.
Mon 06 Jan 2020
+ 55 other dates
10:00-16:30
Conservation Award
After picking up an activity booklet at Visitor Reception, budding heritage conservationists can learn about the key skills involved in looking after historic treasures in the house.
Mon 06 Jan 2020
+ 55 other dates
12:00-15:00
Dress like a Victorian
Immerse yourself in The Vyne’s Victorian history by trying on costumes in the Housekeeper’s Room.
Mon 06 Jan 2020
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12:00-15:00
Mindfulness trail
While enjoying a winter trail walk around the gardens, ask yourself ten questions that give you time to think. Dogs on leads welcome.
Sat 11 Jan 2020
+ 29 other dates
10:00-16:30
Simply ‘be’
Take your pick from a number of peaceful places in the grounds where you can sit and relax, or walk in peace.
Sat 11 Jan 2020
+ 29 other dates
10:00-16:30
Garden discovery trail
Grab a free family worksheet from Visitor Reception and discover what happens in the gardens at The Vyne.
Sat 15 Feb 2020
+ 8 other dates
10:00-17:00