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Christmas at The Vyne

A textile bird sits in a Christmas tree surrounded by crochet and glass baubles and twinkly lights.
Visit The Vyne for plenty of festive magic. | © National Trust / Karen Legg

With more information coming later this year, here's a sneak peek ahead to Christmas at The Vyne in 2026. Twelve Days of Christmas will run 21 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027 (Closed 24 & 25 Dec).  

Festive family fun and Christmas decorations

Twelve Days of Christmas

21 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027 (Closed 24 & 25 Dec) | House 11am-3pm | Gardens 10am-4pm

Glittering Christmas trees and plenty of festive sparkle awaits you on the ground floor of the house decorated to celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas. In the gardens, families can get stuck into a fun-packed interactive trail. 

Free event. Normal admission applies. 

 

 

 

Festive food and drink

Warm your cockles with hearty one-pots and soups in the Brewhouse tea-room. Or why not pick up an indulgent hot drink such as hot chocolate or spice-infused mulled wine with a mince pie to help take the chill off a winter’s day?
 

Christmas shopping at The Vyne

Discover a selection of festive bites and beverages, nature-inspired Christmas decorations and Christmas cards and calendars in The Vyne's gift shop, as well as quality books and kitchen and homeware.

 

Eating and shopping at The Vyne

Visitors in the kitchen at Christmas, Petworth, West Sussex

Get into the festive spirit

From wreath-making workshops and carol concerts to winter illuminations, find Christmas days out near you.

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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. Enjoy the collection in opulent state rooms and humble servants’ quarters. Running 27 June to 1 November, 11am-3pm, Exhibition: “Taste, Design, and the Georgian Gentleman” explores the legacy of Georgian owner of The Vyne, John Chute. Biweekly tours are also be available for a suggested donation of £5 per person.

The staircase hall featuring delicate plasterwork and a balcony.

Things to do in the garden at The Vyne 

Discover what to see and do in the garden all year round at The Vyne. Explore the historic summerhouse, see what’s growing in the walled garden and take a walk by the lake.

swans and cygnets swim on the glassy surface of The Vyne's lake surrounded by leafy trees.

Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne 

With music stations, giant Jenga, sack races and more, families can enjoy a Summer of Play 23 July - 13 September. On select dates, young families will love Boogie Beat Music and Movement - 30-minute creativity-boosting sessions in the gardens. Normal admission applies. Now sold out, on 17 July double-bill outdoor cinema The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U) comes to the north lawn.

children sit in a bird hide holding binoculars.