Explore top rated places for days out with dogs. Visit six participating places between 1 September 2024 and 28 February 2025 to collect your free treat and visit 12 for a second treat.
26 Oct - 3 Nov: Exploring the ground floor of the house, find ten mysterious pumpkins aglow with magic. With a jack-o'-lantern theme, in the gardens enjoy family games. £2 per trail sheet and prize.
Explore a completed project to conserve The Vyne's stained-glass windows and see 18th-century glass items from the collection in two first-floor rooms. Inspired by windows, you’ll find brainteasing puzzles and community artwork in the old kitchen.
20 Nov – 5 Jan: With sparkling trees and quirky displays, in The Vyne's house and gardens, lose yourself in Lewis Carroll's dreamlike children's classics Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking-Glass. Closed 24-25 Dec.
Free shuttle service between Basingstoke Train Station and The Vyne. Normal admission applies. Pre-booking minibus essential on 07967 875832.
29 Mar-21 Apr, 10am-4pm: This Easter, all ages can enjoy fun regency-themed activities in The Vyne’s gardens before collecting their trail prize at the end. £3.50 per trail sheet and prize. Normal admission applies.
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.
Wednesdays & Saturdays 31 March – 2 November, 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.
Walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen on a route leading from The Vyne to the neighbouring village of Sherborne St John. Free trail map will be available. Normal admission applies.
Saturday 24 May: In The Vyne’s Stone Gallery, don’t miss Hampshire Regency Dancers giving two costumed performances including talks, demonstrations and guest participation 11.30am-12.15pm & 2-2.45pm. Free event. Normal admission applies.