Lace making drop-in sessions
Sunday 13 July, 11am-3pm: In the old kitchen in the house, catch live lace-making demonstrations by experts. Feast your eyes on the intricate detail of delicate lace work before having a go yourself.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Drop into the old kitchen between 11am and 3pm on Sunday 13 July to enjoy this lace-making session with expert demonstrators.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Families welcome
- Meeting point
Enter The Vyne via Visitor Reception and follow the main path to the house entrance on the South Drive. The old kitchen is towards the end of the visitor route on the ground floor of the house.
- What to bring and wear
You'll need to dress for the weather and wear flat walking shoes.
- Accessibility
There is a 10-minute walk along hard gravel paths between the visitor carpark and the house entrance on the South Drive. This activity takes place on the ground floor. You will need to gauge for yourself whether or not the have-a-go lace making activity is right for you.
Upcoming events
Easter egg hunt at The Vyne
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Free shuttle service between Basingstoke Train Station and The Vyne. Pre-booking essential.
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Jane Austen Tours of The Vyne
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