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
Running Saturday 19 July – Sunday 31 August 10am-4pm, in a Summer of Play, young adventurers can get active with eight fun games in The Vyne’s gardens.
On 3 August, enjoy a magical evening of outdoor cinema with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (PG). Click on 'Planning your family visit' below for helpful information 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.
Watch Harry Potter at The Vyne
A magical outdoor cinema screening.
Outdoor cinema: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (PG)
Sunday 3 August | Gates open 5pm | Film 6.30-9.02pm For a magical movie under the stars, don’t miss 'Philosopher’s Stone on The Vyne’s north lawn. Pack yourselves blankets for when the sun goes down and bring your camping chairs. Hot drinks and snacks available to buy. Tickets: Under 12’s £9.50+£1.15 fee (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.) Standard £15.50+£1.87 fee. Premium (deckchair included) £22.50+£2.71 fee.
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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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. How many skips can you do on the north lawn? Who can win the relay race? In our summerhouse you can sit and read a selection of children's books. You can enjoy a game of quoits in the tea garden near our shop and tea-room. Or create your own play on our stage in the wild garden. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
Outdoor cinema: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (PG)
Sunday 3 August | Gates open 5pm | Film 6.30-9.02pm. For a magical movie under the stars, don’t miss 'Philosopher’s Stone on The Vyne’s north lawn. Pack yourself a blanket for when the sun goes down and, unless you have a Premium ticket, bring a camping chair. Hot drinks and snacks available to buy. Tickets: 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. Book online here.
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