Discover more at The Vyne
Find out when The Vyne is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne
Until Sunday 31 August 10am-4pm, in a Summer of Play, young adventurers can get active with eight fun games in The Vyne’s gardens.
This autumn, enjoy magical movies under the stars 4-5 October with Hocus Pocus (PG) and The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG). From 11 October to 2 November, don't miss trail ‘We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt’ Halloween Adventure. Click on 'Planning your family visit' below to get the best out of your day.Family-friendly events
Summer of Play
Sat 19 Jul - Sun 31 Aug | 10am-4pm
Young adventurers can get active with eight fun family games and challenges hidden in The Vyne’s sprawling gardens. Throw some hoops, play a game of chess or create a tune on our music station. Hold your own relay races and skipping rope contests on the north lawn.
In our summerhouse youngsters can sit and read a selection of children's books. Families can enjoy a game of quoits in the tea garden near our shop and tea-room. Kids can create their own plays on a wooden stage in the wild garden. Free event. Normal admission applies. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
Find out more about this event
4 Oct | Hocus Pocus | © Adventure Cinema 
5 Oct | The Nightmare Before Christmas | © Adventure Cinema
Outdoor cinema
Hocus Pocus (PG)
Sat 4 Oct | Gates 5.30pm | Film 7-8.32pm
The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)
Sun 5 Oct | Gates 5.30pm | Film 7-8.15pm
For spooktacular movies under the stars, don’t miss these screenings of Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas on The Vyne’s north lawn. Bring a blanket and, unless you have a Premium ticket, a camping chair. Picnics welcome and hot drinks and snacks available to buy.
There is a 10-minute walk between the carpark and the north lawn where the film is being screened. You'll need to make sure you can comfortably carry all your belongings. Assistance dogs only are welcome.
Tickets (non-refundable)
- Under 12’s £9.50+£1.15 fee (All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own chair.)
- Standard (bring your own chair) £15.50+£1.87 fee
- Premium (deckchair included) £22.50+£2.71 fee.
Add ons
- Sharing Snack Bag for 2 £12.95
- Blanket £12.95
‘We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt’ Halloween Adventure
Sat 11 Oct - Sun 2 Nov | 10am-3pm
We're Going on a Ghost Hunt ™ this Halloween at The Vyne. Saturday 11 October - Sunday 2 November 2025 We’re going on a ghost hunt. Come and join the fun! Can we find them all? Yes! Run, run, run!
Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around The Vyne with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way.
Pick your bunny name, play Halloween hoopla, race your broomstick and watch out for the warty toads as you cross the stepping stones, before joining the celebration party and collecting your prize/sticker.
This trail is ideal for preschoolers and young children. Trail free (with normal admission). Text by Martha Mumford. Illustrations by Cherie Zamazing, based on the original characters created by Laura Hughes, copyright © Bloomsbury Publishing 2023
Play area
Little ones can explore the outdoors in the natural play area created especially for very young children just off the Lime Avenue.
If it rains, you can head to the:
- gift shop
- Brewhouse tea-room (for a hot chocolate)
- house
- and show the kids a secret Tudor peephole concealed in the panelling of The Study on the ground floor.
- There's also a very young, slim Henry VIII depicted in the chapel stained-glass windows.
- On the ground floor there's a second hand bookshop with a cushioned bay window where you can sit and read books.
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Christmas at The Vyne
Immerse yourself in the magic and wonder of best-loved fairy tales. Expect sparkling decorations and an interactive family trail in The Vyne's house and gardens open daily 22 Nov 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 (Closed 24 & 25 Dec). House open 11am-3pm, gardens 10am-4pm. New for 2025, book your Christmas lunch in the Brewhouse tea-room available on weekdays 1-19 December at 12pm. More information coming soon.
Visiting The Vyne with your dog
The Vyne is a three pawprint rated place. Find out about bringing your dog to The Vyne where you can explore the gardens together.
Eating and shopping at The Vyne
Enjoy a refreshment stop in the atmospheric tea-room at The Vyne. Treat yourself to a gift in the shop or get comfy in the window seat while browsing pre-loved books.
Exploring the estate at The Vyne
Getting out in nature, discover the wildlife-rich estate at The Vyne and take a walk through ancient woodland.
Morgaston Woods green route
This gentle family-friendly walk at Morgaston Woods, is shorter than the mile-long yellow route but will still give you a healthy dose of the outdoors.
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