Get into the festive spirit
From wreath-making workshops and carol concerts to winter illuminations, find Christmas days out near you.
Christmas at The Vyne
Immerse yourself in the magic and wonder of best-loved fairy tales. Expect sparkling decorations and an interactive family trail in The Vyne's house and gardens open daily 22 Nov 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 (Closed 24 & 25 Dec). House open 11am-3pm, gardens 10am-4pm.
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. Bookings open shortly.Festive family fun and Christmas decorations
A Fairytale Christmas
22 Nov 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 (Closed 24 & 25 Dec) | House 11am-3pm | Gardens 10am-4pm
On this family trail, all ages can explore The Vyne's gardens and the ground floor of the house. Sparkling trees laden with baubles will illuminate magical displays inspired by fairy tales.
As you wander the house, explore the realm of The Snow Queen in the Stone Gallery. Families can keep their eyes peeled for Little Red Riding Hood's wolf lurking in the Further Drawing Room. A nod to Beauty and the Beast, you'll find elegant tea cups, teapots and clocks adorning the tree in the Large Drawing Room.
Find Rapunzel's golden braid cascading from one of The Vyne's lofty towers. In the Old Kitchen, all ages can join Goldilocks and the Three Bears to see if they can work out which bowl and chair belongs to whom. Finally, young adventurers can spot The Ugly Duckling transformed into a proud swan in the second-hand bookshop.
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?
New for 2025:
Christmas Lunch in The Vyne's Brewhouse tea-room
Tuck into a hearty Christmas lunch in the Brewhouse
Weekdays Mon 24 Nov – Wed 17 Dec, 12pm-2pm. 2 courses, hot drink and mince pie £25 per person 3 courses, hot drink and mince pie £30 per person. Normal admission applies. Bookings open shortly, click the link and scroll down for the Christmas Lunch Menu.
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.
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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, 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 a selection of events including exhibition 'Regency Revisited' and on select dates 'Jane Austen House Tours', Austen-inspired talks and a solo theatre performance. Read on for ticket prices and more information.
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. Until October, look out for three stunning book benches from much-loved public art trail 'Sitting with Jane'.
Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne
Until Sunday 31 August 10am-4pm, in a Summer of Play, young adventurers can get active with eight fun games in The Vyne’s gardens. This autumn, enjoy magical movies under the stars 4-5 October with Hocus Pocus (PG) and The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG). From 11 October to 2 November, don't miss trail ‘We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt’ Halloween Adventure.
