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?
Fri 24 May 2019
+ 10 other dates
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.
Fri 24 May 2019
+ 9 other dates
10:00-16:30
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.
Fri 24 May 2019
+ 9 other dates
10:00-17:00
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.
Fri 24 May 2019
+ 9 other dates
12:00-15:00
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.
Fri 24 May 2019
+ 128 other dates
12:00-16:00
Victorian children’s play trail
In The Vyne’s gardens look for toys from days gone by and complete the activity sheet available from Visitor Reception. Suggested donation £1 per trail sheet.
Mon 03 Jun 2019
+ 118 other dates
10:00-16:30
Tapestry house trail
We have to repair our tapestries and we need your help in hunting for the lost sections that have been hidden around the house.
Mon 17 Jun 2019
+ 104 other dates
12:00-15:00
Tapestry weaving
While our 18th-century tapestries are offsite for conservation, thread together your own masterpiece.
Mon 17 Jun 2019
+ 104 other dates
12:00-16:00
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
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.
Tue 01 Oct 2019
+ 8 other dates
18:00-19:45
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 grand staircase hall.
Tue 03 Dec 2019
+ 5 other dates
16:00-17:30
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