Outdoor theatre: The Wind in the Willows
Sat 7 Jun | Gates open 5pm, Performance 6-7.40pm (includes 20 min interval) Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of friendship, laughter, the longing for home and the lure of adventure.
- Booking essential
Timid Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Gruff old Badger enjoys peace and quiet. Rat likes summer picnics and just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad announces his latest in a long line of extravagant obsessions: a gypsy caravan. Generous Toad. Exciting Toad. Only-A-Tiny-Bit-Boastful Toad. The Riverbankers console themselves with the fact that he cannot possibly get any worse - until, bewitched by the roar of a motor-car and the screech of burning tyres, he does. The other animals resolve to save him from himself – but can they teach him even a jot of restraint AND help him evict the opportunistic stoats and weasels who have taken over his ancestral pile?
Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing and a picnic. Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible.
Tickets: Adult £18 + £1.51 booking fee, Child (3-16 yrs) £12 + £1.01 booking fee, Under 3’s go free. Registered carer, free (one per paid booking).
Refund Policy Tickets are non-refundable, if the performance is unable to go ahead, the show will be rescheduled for another date. Refunds will only be offered if you are unable to make the rescheduled date or if the event organiser cancels the performance.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Child (3-16 yrs) | £13.01 |
| All Adult | £19.51 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call Book online
- Suitability
Suitable for ages 5+ (younger children also welcome).
- Meeting point
Once you've shown your ticket, follow the main path to the north lawn.
- What to bring and wear
It might be early summer, but the evenings can get chilly. Bring jumpers to pull on as the temperature lowers and wear comfortable outdoor clothing. Please bring a picnic and something to sit on!
- Accessibility
This performance is held on a grassed area. There is a small slope as you come off the gravel path and head to the performance.
- Other
It's about a 10 minute walk from the visitor car park to the north lawn. You'll need to be able to carry your chairs and picnics up so make sure your things aren't too heavy.
Upcoming events
Easter egg hunt at The Vyne
29 Mar - 21 Apr, 10am-3pm: Families can enjoy Bunny Hoopla, giant chess, croquet, dominoes and more Regency-themed fun in The Vyne's gardens before collecting their trail prize at the end.
Vyne Line | Basingstoke community minibus
Free shuttle service between Basingstoke Train Station and The Vyne. Pre-booking essential.
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Jane Austen Tours of The Vyne
Join a one-hour tour and hear about the family’s interactions with Jane Austen.