What's on at The Vyne
Tudor secrets self-guided tour
At the site visited by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in 1535, pick up your self-guided tour at Visitor Reception and uncover hidden secrets contained in The Vyne's surviving Tudor features.
Mon 21 Aug 2017
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10:00-16:00
Rooftop walkway
See how our major roof project is progressing from our lift-accessible rooftop walkway open daily 10am-4pm last entry 3:30pm.
Mon 21 Aug 2017
+ 101 other dates
10:00-16:00
Children's Tudor animal trail
Deer, horses and falcons are just some of the creatures you may have seen at The Vyne in 1535. See if you can spot the animals that played an important part in Tudor life.
Mon 21 Aug 2017
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10:00-16:00
Tudor geocaching challenge
Intrepid explorers can download the Geocaching® app from geocaching.com/play before casting themselves back to the sixteenth century with our Tudor-themed geocaches.
Mon 21 Aug 2017
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10:00-16:00
Tag-a-Tile 2017
Be part of history by personalising a tile with a message or drawing to go on our new roof.
Mon 21 Aug 2017
+ 101 other dates
11:00-16:00
Evening roof tours
Enjoy an evening guided tour of the roof followed by a drinks reception on the north lawn. Here, you can sign a slate tile that will be part of The Vyne for years to come.
Tue 22 Aug 2017
18:00-19:30
The Big Tree Climbing Company 2017
For some outdoor fun, visitors aged six and over can learn to climb a tree in a harness. Step up to the challenge on various dates.
Fri 25 Aug 2017
+ 2 other dates
10:00-16:00
Meet the project builder
How exactly do you repair a Tudor roof? To find out, you're invited onto The Vyne's rooftop walkway to meet Site Manager for the Roof Project Andy Nicholls.
Wed 06 Sep 2017
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11:00-12:00
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Meet the project specialist - Project Conservator
Just how do you look after a historic collection in a former Tudor palace undergoing a £5.4 million roof project? Our National Trust Project Conservator Amanda Sutherland will be on site to tell you how.
Thu 07 Sep 2017
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:00
Heritage Open Day
Visit The Vyne for free and enjoy what we have to offer from a rooftop walkway to exploring Henry VIII's royal visit with Anne Boleyn in 1535.
Sat 09 Sep 2017
10:00-17:00
Meet the project specialist - Archaeology
Dating the design and construction of the roof, this is your opportunity to come and meet Gary Marshall, our National Trust archaeologist for the project at The Vyne.
Tue 12 Sep 2017
11:00-12:00
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Meet the project specialist - Project Manager
How do you oversee an entire multi-million pound conservation project to rescue a former Tudor palace?
Thu 21 Sep 2017
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11:00-12:00
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Meet the project specialist - Assistant Project Curator
How do you research and tell a previously untold story in a historic building undergoing major roof repairs? Meet our Assistant Project Curator to find out.
Wed 27 Sep 2017
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14:00-15:00