Austen-inspired community craft project at The Vyne
Now on display, look out for a Regency community art installation in the Old Kitchen at The Vyne. Marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, local residents helped create the display by painstakingly crafting crochet objects inspired by Austen.
Members of the public were invited to crochet or knit Austen and Regency-inspired items. We received some truly beautiful contributions, now proudly displayed in our Old Kitchen. We’re sure you’ll agree that they bring a much-needed splash of colour and charm to the space.
During your visit, be sure to keep an eye out for various crocheted items thoughtfully placed around the house — a delightful tribute to Austen’s enduring legacy and the creativity of her admirers.
Things to do in The Vyne house
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: With both floors of the house still open daily from 11am to 3pm (subject to volunteer availability), you can savour the sight of fascinating treasures before the annual autumn deep clean begins and the festive decorations go up. 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. Marking 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, you can enjoy exhibition 'Regency Revisited' and biweekly 'Jane Austen House Tours' for an additional £5 per person. On 26 September, we're hosting an Austen-inspired solo theatre performance. 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.
Jane Austen events at The Vyne in 2025
As 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, uncover Jane’s links to the family at The Vyne with exhibition Regency Revisited and biweekly tours of the house. On 25 September, following a cream tea, enjoy an interactive and irreverent presentation called 'Layers of Jane'-SOLD OUT regarding Regency 'underpinnings'. Talk tickets £20. Back by popular demand, on 26 September don't miss solo performance 'Twelve Hours' exploring Austen's (very) short-lived engagement. Tickets £20. In the gardens, find three stunning book benches from much-loved public art trail 'Sitting with Jane'.
