Regency Revisited - Celebrating Jane Austen 250
Discover Jane Austen’s links to The Vyne, her views on the Chute family and what Regency life, and love, was like for those living here at the time.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
During your visit you can get up close to first editions of Austen's books, feast your eyes on beautiful Regency costume worn by members of the family, and learn more about Austen, her family connections to The Vyne, and what Regency life and love was like for those living here.
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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 gardens via Visitor Reception and follow the main gravel path over the main bridge and up to the house entrance on the South Drive.
- What to bring and wear
You'll need to dress for the weather and where comfortable walking shoes.
- Accessibility
This event will take place throughout the ground and first floor of the house with some access via a staircase with no hand rail. We will have a folder of photos of the upstairs displays made available in the staircase hall, just ask.
Upcoming events
Regency Ramble
In a landscape familiar to Jane Austen, follow a 3.9 mile route leading from The Vyne to the neighbouring village of Sherborne St John. Free trail map available from Visitor Reception, or download a PDF version. Normal admission applies.
Summer of Play
Sat 19 Jul - Sun 31 Aug | 10am-4pm Young adventurers can get active with eight fun family games and challenges hidden in The Vyne’s sprawling gardens.
Jane Austen Tours of The Vyne
Join a one-hour tour and hear about the family’s interactions with Jane Austen.
Vyne Line | Basingstoke community minibus
Free shuttle service between Basingstoke Train Station and The Vyne. Pre-booking essential.