Twelve Days of Christmas
Glittering Christmas trees and festive sparkle await on the ground floor of the house, decorated to celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas. Inside, families can enjoy free Christmas Bingo, while the gardens offer a fun interactive trail.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
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Glittering Christmas trees, handcrafted decorations and plenty of festive sparkle await on the ground floor of the house as The Vyne brings the much-loved Twelve Days of Christmas carol to life.
Many of the decorations have been lovingly handcrafted by volunteers, adding extra charm and personality to the festive displays.
Indoors, families can enjoy a free game of Christmas Bingo as they spot gifts and characters woven throughout the displays, while outside an interactive trail leads visitors through the gardens.
From illuminated paper dresses and uniform-clad drummers to elegant swans and a life-size cow, there's plenty to discover this Christmas.
Begin in the Stone Gallery with twelve drummers drumming and eleven pipers piping, before meeting ten waistcoat-wearing frogs in the Further Drawing Room. In the Large Drawing Room, nine spectacular illuminated paper dresses handcrafted by artist Jennifer Collier create a striking festive centrepiece.
Look out for a life-size cow, oversized golden eggs, swans, five gold rings, peacocks, patchwork hens and turtle doves as you journey through the house. End your visit in the Bookshop, where a cuddly partridge and crocheted pears provide a festive finale.
Free event. Normal admission applies.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
Garden has hard gravel paths. There is a 10-minute walk between Visitor Reception and the house. The visitor route in the house over the Christmas period is on the ground floor. A ramp is available at the house entrance.
- Meeting point
Enter The Vyne via Visitor Reception. Your nearest toilets will be on your left just past reception.
- Suitability for children
Families welcome
- What to bring and wear
You'll need to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes.
- Other
Picnics are welcome in the gardens and we'll be serving hearty one-pots and soups in the Brewhouse tea-room as well as hot drinks and handy top-up snacks.
Upcoming events
Heritage Open Weekend 2026ย
12-13 Sep: Visit The Vyne for free, no booking needed. Already a member? Bring friends for free. Families can enjoy fun games on the north lawn. In the house, see experienced lace makers at work.
Summer of Playย
This summer, the whole family can enjoy games and activities together in The Vyne's gardens.
Exhibition: โTaste, Design, and the Georgian Gentlemanโย
In this house-wide exhibition, discover the legacy of Georgian owner of The Vyne, John Chute. Uncover Johnโs influence on and vision for the house and its interiors, positioning The Vyne as a centre of cultivated taste and personal expression.
Tour: โTaste, Design, & the Georgian Gentlemanโย
Wednesdays & Saturdays 3-4pm until 1 November: While a house-wide exhibition explores The Vyneโs Georgian design history, this hour-long biweekly tour takes a deeper dive into the life and legacy of style connoisseur John Chute.