Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne

A mum and her young child enjoy twinkling festive lights. — Plan family-friendly adventures for the diary. | © National Trust Images / James Dobson

From 22 Nov to 5 Jan (closed 24-25 Dec), free family house and garden trail 'A Fairytale Christmas at The Vyne' showcases sparkling trees and eight magical tales on the ground floor of the house.

Discover The Snow Queen’s icy realm, Red Riding Hood’s cunning wolf, Rapunzel's golden braid cascading from her tower and enchanting decorations inspired by Beauty and the Beast.

House 11am-3pm. Gardens 10am-4pm. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐍𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞-𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞.

Click on 'Planning your family visit' below to get the best out of your day.

🅿️ Parking
Free in the visitor car park (What3Words: pizzeria.person.gone).
Arrive by 10am on weekends/school holidays for best chance of a space.

🧺 Picnics
Welcome. Benches in the car park and gardens.
Bring a waterproof blanket just in case.

🎟️ Admission
Free for National Trust members and under 5s.
Bring your membership cards to scan. More information here

🚻 Facilities
Toilets and baby changing: near Visitor Reception and Brewhouse tea-room.
Microwave and highchairs available in the tea-room.

👶 Buggies and kids
Garden paths are buggy-friendly (hard gravel).
Child carriers recommended for woodland walks.
Slings available for inside the house (buggies stay outside).
Lockers by the house entrance for belongings (at your own risk).

☕ Food and drink
Brewhouse tea-room is cosy, so buggies stay outside.
Outdoor kiosk nearby sells snacks/drinks with seating.

🧥 What to bring
Wellies for the woods.
Coats as it’s mostly outdoors.

Please Note
No ball games, bikes, scooters, frisbees, or drones are allowed due to previous damage to the house and grounds. Thanks for understanding.

📞 Need Help?
Accessibility or lost property:
Accessibility Guide for The Vyne
Call: 01256 883 858
Email: thevyne@nationaltrust.org.uk
Use subject line: Accessibility Query or Lost Property

A Fairytale Christmas at The Vyne

Sat 22 Nov - Mon 5 Jan (Closed 24 & 25 Dec) | House 11am-3pm | Gardens 10am-4pm

In a festive display a tower with Rapunzel's long blonde plait sits between sparkling Christmas trees in the Dining Parlour at The Vyne. — Experience the magic of fairy tales at The Vyne. | © National Trust / Karen Legg

Make treasured memories with plenty of festive magic.

Step into a world of enchantment on a free family trail through The Vyne's house and gardens. Aglow with dazzling trees and magical scenes, on the ground floor of the house discover eight treasured tales. In the Stone Gallery, wander The Snow Queen’s icy realm and sit in her regal chair. Look out for Little Red Riding Hood’s wolf lurking in the drawing room and beautiful decorations inspired by Beauty and the Beast. In the Saloon, journey to Neverland and keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles. In the Dining Parlour, Rapunzel’s golden braid cascades from a tower. In the ante chapel, spot what The Elves and the Shoemaker have been making. In the historic kitchen, the Three Bears are getting ready for Christmas. Outside, you can pose as fairy royalty with our colourful Fairy King and Queen cut-outs, whilst little ones enjoy our Neverland play area. Normal admission applies. Collect your Christmas house timed tickets on arrival at Visitor Reception. No pre-booking, first-come-first-serve.

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A figure in a red hood stands between a gothic mirror and three illuminated trees festooned with red decorations. — Red Riding Hood | Further Drawing Room | The Vyne | © National Trust / Karen Legg

Make treasured memories with plenty of festive magic.

Step into a world of enchantment on a free family trail through The Vyne's house and gardens. Aglow with dazzling trees and magical scenes, on the ground floor of the house discover eight treasured tales. In the Stone Gallery, wander The Snow Queen’s icy realm and sit in her regal chair. Look out for Little Red Riding Hood’s wolf lurking in the drawing room and beautiful decorations inspired by Beauty and the Beast. In the Saloon, journey to Neverland and keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles. In the Dining Parlour, Rapunzel’s golden braid cascades from a tower. In the ante chapel, spot what The Elves and the Shoemaker have been making. In the historic kitchen, the Three Bears are getting ready for Christmas. Outside, you can pose as fairy royalty with our colourful Fairy King and Queen cut-outs, whilst little ones enjoy our Neverland play area. Normal admission applies. Collect your Christmas house timed tickets on arrival at Visitor Reception. No pre-booking, first-come-first-serve.

Find out more

Twinkling snowy trees sit either side of a white throne. — The Snow Queen | Stone Gallery | The Vyne | © National Trust / Karen Legg

Make treasured memories with plenty of festive magic.

Step into a world of enchantment on a free family trail through The Vyne's house and gardens. Aglow with dazzling trees and magical scenes, on the ground floor of the house discover eight treasured tales. In the Stone Gallery, wander The Snow Queen’s icy realm and sit in her regal chair. Look out for Little Red Riding Hood’s wolf lurking in the drawing room and beautiful decorations inspired by Beauty and the Beast. In the Saloon, journey to Neverland and keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles. In the Dining Parlour, Rapunzel’s golden braid cascades from a tower. In the ante chapel, spot what The Elves and the Shoemaker have been making. In the historic kitchen, the Three Bears are getting ready for Christmas. Outside, you can pose as fairy royalty with our colourful Fairy King and Queen cut-outs, whilst little ones enjoy our Neverland play area. Normal admission applies. Collect your Christmas house timed tickets on arrival at Visitor Reception. No pre-booking, first-come-first-serve.

Find out more

Christmas trees sit either side of an illuminated table of books and roses arranged in a tower and topped with a red rose in a bell jar. — Beauty and the Beast | Large Drawing Room | The Vyne | © National Trust / Karen Legg

Make treasured memories with plenty of festive magic.

Step into a world of enchantment on a free family trail through The Vyne's house and gardens. Aglow with dazzling trees and magical scenes, on the ground floor of the house discover eight treasured tales. In the Stone Gallery, wander The Snow Queen’s icy realm and sit in her regal chair. Look out for Little Red Riding Hood’s wolf lurking in the drawing room and beautiful decorations inspired by Beauty and the Beast. In the Saloon, journey to Neverland and keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles. In the Dining Parlour, Rapunzel’s golden braid cascades from a tower. In the ante chapel, spot what The Elves and the Shoemaker have been making. In the historic kitchen, the Three Bears are getting ready for Christmas. Outside, you can pose as fairy royalty with our colourful Fairy King and Queen cut-outs, whilst little ones enjoy our Neverland play area. Normal admission applies. Collect your Christmas house timed tickets on arrival at Visitor Reception. No pre-booking, first-come-first-serve.

Find out more

Christmas trees jauntily decorated with elf hats and shoes sit either side of the entrance to the chapel. In the distance, a large Christmas tree sits in the centre of the frame. — Elves and the Shoemaker | Ante Chapel | The Vyne | © National Trust / Karen Legg

Make treasured memories with plenty of festive magic.

Step into a world of enchantment on a free family trail through The Vyne's house and gardens. Aglow with dazzling trees and magical scenes, on the ground floor of the house discover eight treasured tales. In the Stone Gallery, wander The Snow Queen’s icy realm and sit in her regal chair. Look out for Little Red Riding Hood’s wolf lurking in the drawing room and beautiful decorations inspired by Beauty and the Beast. In the Saloon, journey to Neverland and keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles. In the Dining Parlour, Rapunzel’s golden braid cascades from a tower. In the ante chapel, spot what The Elves and the Shoemaker have been making. In the historic kitchen, the Three Bears are getting ready for Christmas. Outside, you can pose as fairy royalty with our colourful Fairy King and Queen cut-outs, whilst little ones enjoy our Neverland play area. Normal admission applies. Collect your Christmas house timed tickets on arrival at Visitor Reception. No pre-booking, first-come-first-serve.

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Close up detail of the 16th-century stained glass window in the Chapel at the Vyne, Hampshire

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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. On the ground floor of the house discover The Snow Queen’s icy realm, Red Riding Hood’s cunning wolf and Beauty and the Beast's elegant tea set. A free family trail runs through the house and gardens. House ground floor 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. Click through for the Christmas Lunch Menu and to book your Christmas Lunch.