Nutcracker house trail
25 Nov - 7 Jan, 11am-3pm: All ages can explore the ground floor of the house lavishly decorated to tell this much-loved Christmas tale. Trail sheet available at Visitor Reception for £1.50. Closed 24 & 25 Dec.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Now extended to 7 January. Follow heroes Clara and the Nutcracker as they defeat the villainous Mouse King. On your way round the house, look out for little gold nutcrackers, selfie-station sweetie thrones and a Christmas wish tree. The house and garden Nutcracker trails are on the same trail sheet. House last entry 2.30pm.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All trail sheet and sweetie prize | £1.50 |
The basics
- Suitability
Families welcome
- Meeting point
Enter the gardens via Visitor Reception and collect your trail sheets for a suggested donation.
- What to bring and wear
You'll need practical outdoor clothing and shoes.
- Accessibility
All points of interest and activities are within sight of the visitor ground floor route in the house.
Upcoming events
Pooch Passport
Explore top rated places for days out with dogs. Visit six participating places between 1 September 2023 and 29 February 2024 to collect your free treat. For terms and conditions, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/pooch-passport
Nutcracker Christmas at The Vyne
25 Nov - 7 Jan | House 11am-3pm | Gardens 10am-4pm: Follow heroes Clara and the Nutcracker as they defeat the villainous Mouse King in the gardens and luxuriously decorated ground floor of the house. Family trails available. Closed 24 & 25 Dec.
Nutcracker garden trail
25 Nov - 7 Jan, 10am-4pm: Circling The Vyne’s magnificent lake, young explorers can keep their eyes peeled for swans, ballerinas and the North Lawn full of nutcracker soldiers. Trail sheet available at Visitor Reception for £1.50. Closed 24 & 25 Dec.
Valentine heart trail
10-18 Feb 10am-4pm: This February half-term, families can keep their eyes peeled for beautiful hearts hidden in The Vyne’s gardens and complete a fun Valentine quiz. Free trail sheet available at visitor reception.