Jane Austen events at The Vyne in 2025

A house volunteer explains something to a visitor at The Vyne. — Last chance to see Regency Revisited Exhibition and Jane Austen House Tours. | © National Trust / Megan Taylor

Marking 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, don't miss this last chance to uncover Jane’s links to the family at The Vyne. Until 2 November, enjoy exhibition Regency Revisited and biweekly tours of the house.

Until 2 November: Austen events in the house

A pile of early-edition Jane Austen novels with pale white covers. — These early-edition novels once belonged to Jane's friend Thomas Chute. | © National Trust Images/Karen Legg

Regency Revisited: Celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen

Daily until 2 November, house open 11am-3pm: 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. Get up close to first editions of her books and feast your eyes on beautiful Regency costume.

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The staircase hall featuring delicate plasterwork and a balcony. — Get the gossip on Jane's interactions with the family at The Vyne. | © National Trust / Virginia Langer

Jane Austen Tours of The Vyne

Wednesdays & Saturdays until 2 November 2025, 2.30-3.30pm: Enjoy a 1-hour tour of the house and uncover an honest account of the family’s interactions with the celebrated Regency author. No pre-booking first come first serve. Purchase your tickets on arrival at Visitor Reception. £5 per person. Normal admission applies.

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Christmas at The Vyne

Open 22 Nov 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 inclusive (Closed 24 & 25 Dec) re-live the magic of best-loved fairy tales. In the house discover The Snow Queen’s icy realm, Red Riding Hood’s cunning wolf, and Beauty and the Beast’s elegant tea set. House open 11am-3pm, gardens 10am-4pm. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐍𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞-𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. New for 2025, book your Christmas lunch in the Brewhouse tea-room available on weekdays 24 Nov - 17 Dec at 12pm. Scroll down and click through for the Christmas Lunch Menu and to book your Christmas Lunch.

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New for 2025: Christmas Lunch in the Brewhouse

Available to book for weekdays Mon 24 Nov – Wed 17 Dec 12pm-2pm. 2 courses, hot drink and mince pie £25 per person. 3 courses, hot drink and mince pie £30 per person. Click through to see menu and book. Normal admission applies.

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