Jane Austen events at The Vyne in 2025
This article was about a celebration of 250 years of Jane Austen at The Vyne which ran until 2 November 2025. Visitors had the opportunity to uncover Jane’s links to the family at The Vyne. There was an exhibition called Regency Revisited and biweekly tours of the house.
Now finished: Austen events in the house
Regency Revisited: Celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen
Now finished. Visitors could discover Jane Austen’s links to The Vyne, her views on the Chute family and her friendship with clergyman Thomas Chute who admired her novels. While this ran, visitors could see first editions of her books and feast their eyes on beautiful Regency costume.
Things to do in The Vyne house
From 22 November to 5 January 11am-3pm, immerse yourselves in the magic of best-loved fairy tales. Explore the ground floor of the house aglow with sparkling Christmas trees and atmospheric lighting. There are eight stories to discover. Free with usual admission (closed 24 & 25 December). Collect timed tickets for house on arrival - no pre-booking. The Sandys and Chute families made The Vyne their home for over 500 years. They accumulated beautiful and important objects and made significant changes to the house during their lives. Come back after Christmas to enjoy the collection in opulent state rooms and humble servants’ quarters. Read on for more information.
