Explore top rated places for days out with dogs. Visit six participating places between 1 September 2024 and 28 February 2025 to collect your free treat and visit 12 for a second treat.
On Saturday 14 September only, non-members can enjoy a free visit to The Vyne in Sherborne St John. Explore a former Tudor powerhouse turned 17th-century family home, set in gardens, woodlands and wetlands.
Explore a completed project to conserve The Vyne's stained-glass windows and see 18th-century glass items from the collection in two first-floor rooms. Inspired by windows, you’ll find brainteasing puzzles and community artwork in the old kitchen.
Free shuttle service between Basingstoke Train Station and The Vyne. Normal admission applies. Pre-booking minibus essential on 07967 875832.
4 October, gates open 6pm, film 7.30-9.07pm: For a Halloween experience under the stars, sit back and enjoy this vampire classic on the north lawn. Fancy dress encouraged. Wrap up warm and, unless you have a Premium ticket, bring a camping chair.
5 October, gates open 5.30pm, film 7-9.06pm. For a Halloween movie under the stars, enjoy this fun Disney classic on the north lawn. Fancy dress encouraged. Wrap up warm and, unless you have a Premium ticket, bring a camping chair.
6 October, gates open 6pm, film 7.30-9.21pm: Not for the faint-hearted, here's a slasher horror movie to have you quaking from behind your blanket. Wrap up warm and, unless you have a Premium ticket, bring a camping chair.
26 Oct - 3 Nov: Exploring the ground floor of the house, find ten suncatchers featuring mysterious and magical pumpkins. With a jack-o'-lantern theme, in the gardens enjoy family games. £2 per trail sheet and prize.
20 Nov – 5 Jan: With sparkling trees and quirky displays, in The Vyne's house and gardens, lose yourself in Lewis Carroll's dreamlike children's classics Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking-Glass. Closed 24-25 Dec.
1 Jan – 31 Dec 2025, 10am-3.30pm. Closed 24 & 25 Dec: Walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen on a route she knew exploring Monk Sherborne, Sherborne St John and The Vyne. Free trail map will be available soon.
31 March – 2 November, 11am-3pm: In two first-floor rooms in the house at The Vyne, see fragile first edition Jane Austen novels on display among other notable works.
5-27 April, 10am-4pm: This Easter, all ages can enjoy fun regency-themed activities in The Vyne’s gardens before collecting their trail prize at the end. £3.50 per trail sheet and prize. Normal admission applies.
Saturday 24 May: In The Vyne’s Stone Gallery, don’t miss Hampshire Regency Dancers giving two costumed performances including talks, demonstrations and guest participation 11.30am-12.15pm & 2-2.45pm. Free event. Normal admission applies.