Austen-inspired community craft project at The Vyne
Displayed until 5 October 2025 in the Old Kitchen at The Vyne, a Regency community art installation marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. Local residents helped create the display by painstakingly crafting crochet objects inspired by Austen.
In the spring of 2025, members of the public were invited to crochet or knit Austen and Regency-inspired items. The Vyne received some truly beautiful contributions, which were proudly displayed in the Old Kitchen until 5 October.
Visitors could also spot various crocheted items hidden around the house, a tribute to Austen’s enduring legacy and the creativity of her admirers.
Things to do in The Vyne house
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, which you will see as you explore the opulent state rooms and humble servants’ quarters. The annual deep clean is currently underway, so now's the perfect time for a 'behind-the-scenes' style visit to the house. From 22 November, immersed in the magic of best-loved fairy tales, wander the ground floor of the house aglow with sparkling Christmas trees. Read on for more information.
Regency Revisited - Celebrating Jane Austen 250
Discover Jane Austen’s links to The Vyne, her views on the Chute family and what Regency life, and love, was like for those living here at the time. During your visit you can get up close to first editions of Austen's books, feast your eyes on beautiful Regency costume worn by members of the family, and learn more about Austen, her family connections to The Vyne, and what Regency life and love was like for those living here.
Jane Austen House Tours
Wednesdays & Saturdays until 2 November, 2.30-3.30pm: Enjoy a 1-hour tour of the house and uncover an honest account of the family’s interactions with the celebrated Regency author. No pre-booking first come first serve. Purchase your tickets on arrival at Visitor Reception. Suggested donation £5 per person. Normal admission applies.
Christmas at The Vyne
Open 22 Nov 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 inclusive (Closed 24 & 25 Dec) re-live the magic of best-loved fairy tales. In the house discover The Snow Queen’s icy realm, Red Riding Hood’s cunning wolf, and Beauty and the Beast’s elegant tea set. House open 11am-3pm, gardens 10am-4pm. 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. Scroll down and click through for the Christmas Lunch Menu and to book your Christmas Lunch.
New for 2025: Christmas Lunch in the Brewhouse
Available to book for weekdays Mon 24 Nov – Wed 17 Dec 12pm-2pm in the Brewhouse tea-room. 2 courses, hot drink and mince pie £25 per person. 3 courses, hot drink and mince pie £30 per person. Click through to see menu and book. Normal admission applies.
