Hampshire

The Vyne

Explore a former Tudor powerhouse turned 17th-century family home, set in gardens, woodlands and wetlands.

Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HL

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A view of The Vyne's red-bricked house with Georgian sash-windows from the South Drive in autumn.

Opening times for 10 March 2025
Asset Opening time
House 11:00 - 15:00
Garden 10:00 - 17:00
Shop 10:30 - 16:30
Tea-room 10:00 - 16:30
From 1 March, the house is fully open daily 11am - 3pm, subject to volunteer availability. Last entry to the property is 4pm.
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Opening times for 10 March 2025
Asset	Opening time
House	11:00 - 15:00
Garden	10:00 - 17:00
Shop	10:30 - 16:30
Tea-room	10:00 - 16:30

Admission from 1 March 2025
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£18.70	£17.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£9.40	£8.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£46.80	£42.50
One-adult family	£28.10	£25.50
Group (Adult 18+)		£16.15

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Bookshop
located inside the house and subject to house opening times.
Shop
see opening times
Car park
During wet weather the grass overflow has to close and cars park on hard standing. We then usually need several days of warm weather to dry the overflow out before reopening it.
Tea-room
see opening times
Dogs allowed
On a lead at all times, not allowed in the house, shop, servery or first floor of tearoom or the play area off the Lime Avenue. You can now take your dog into the ground-floor seating area of the Brewhouse tea-room. We suggest you have min two people in your group so one can sit with the dog while the other orders. Assistance dogs welcome across the site.
Toilet
one block near to visitor reception, another by the tearoom.
Please be aware of deep water by the main bridge. Paths in the grounds are uneven at times. Woodland paths are difficult to navigate due to tree roots. Accessible toilets are located at the tea-room which is 1,200m from the car park.
Click here to access the Accessibility Guide for The Vyne - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible route through the gardens with hard gravel pathways.
Ramped access/slopes
Movable ramp at house entrance
Accessible toilet
In both toilet blocks
Seating available
There are benches at various points in the gardens.
Designated parking
Limited Blue Badge parking available
Steps/uneven terrain
Access to first floor in the house is via a staircase only and this has no handrail. In the woods the paths have tree roots coming across them in places and can get very muddy.
Drop-off point
On the south drive in front of the house.
Wheelchairs available
Limited indoor and outdoor wheelchairs available to reserve for the day. Please call 01256 883858.
Entrance to visitor carpark - what3words: pizzeria.person.gone
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By road
Four miles north of Basingstoke between Bramley and Sherborne St John. Entrance to visitor car park is on Morgaston Road. what3words: pizzeria.person.gone
Parking: Parking is free. There is a 1/3 mile walk between visitor reception and the house. Blue badge parking is available. All parking is on hard standing.
Sat Nav: Will not take you to the main car park, instead follow National Trust brown signs and reach the visitor car park off Morgaston Road.
By train
Basingstoke 4 miles - taxi rank available outside of train station. Bramley 2½ miles - requires a walk of 2½ miles from this station. Note: Vyne Road has no foot paths.
By bus
Vyne Line | Basingstoke community minibus: Basingstoke Train Station <> The Vyne. Free shuttle service, normal admission applies. Pre-booking 16 seater minibus essential on 07967 875832. Dates and times: 24 Apr, 29 May, 26 Jun, 31 Jul, 28 Aug, 25 Sep & 30 Oct 2024. 10am depart Basingstoke - 10.20am arrive The Vyne | 2pm depart The Vyne - 2.30pm arrive Basingstoke.
Cycling
NCN23, 1 mile
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A crochet Jane Austen doll stands next to historic Austen novels on a table at The Vyne.

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Austen-inspired community craft project at The Vyne

Marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, local residents are invited to crochet or knit Austen-inspired items. These are to feature in a temporary art installation in the Old Kitchen at The Vyne. Participants have until 18 April to create and post their piece. Read on for more information.

A family enjoying Easter trails and Spring sunshine at Ickworth, Suffolk

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Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne

Looking ahead to Easter, plan a fun-filled family day out with the ever-popular Easter egg hunt at The Vyne running Saturday 29 March – Monday 21 April, 10am-3pm.

Three children's book covers appear on a plain blue background with the words 'Little People, BIG DREAMS' appearing in black writing on white tape.

Upcoming events at The Vyne

Don't miss lively Easter egg hunts at The Vyne 29 March – 21 April and an inspiring Little People, BIG DREAMS® family trail 3 May – 22 June. A 'Regency Revisited' exhibition and biweekly Jane Austen House Tours start from 29 March. Browse these and other dates for the diary such as evening open-air events.