Heritage Open Day
On Saturday 14 September only, non-members can enjoy a free visit to The Vyne in Sherborne St John. Explore a former Tudor powerhouse turned 17th-century family home, set in gardens, woodlands and wetlands.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Explore a nationally recognised 'Discovery House’, including pre-Reformation chapel with stained-glass windows, Oak Gallery and tapestry room.
Enjoy the gardens featuring a walled garden and 17th century summerhouse. Visit the shop selling locally sourced goods and highlights from the National Trust range and the cosy Brewhouse tea-room serving light refreshments and hot and cold beverages. The best picnic spot is the north lawn by the lake.
Dogs are welcome at The Vyne on a lead but only assistance dogs are allowed in the house. We have a dog-friendly indoor seating area available on the ground floor of the tearoom and four-legged friends are welcome in the shop.
Perfect for days out with friends and family who just want to 'try things out' first before getting a membership, non-members can enjoy free admission to the house and grounds during normal opening hours: House 11am-3pm. Gardens 10am-5pm. Last entry 4pm. Please note the gates between the gardens and Morgaston Woods are locked at 4.30pm, so you'll need to make sure you're back in the gardens before then. Parking is always free at The Vyne.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Families welcome
- Meeting point
Enter the gardens via Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
You'll need to dress for the weather and wear flat shoes.
- Accessibility
Hard gravel paths run through the gardens. For full accessibility information for the site, please visit nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/the-vyne.
- Other
This event is part of Heritage Open Days.
Upcoming events
Summer games at The Vyne
For an energetic day out, all ages can enjoy bean bag shot put, an obstacle course, long jump, high jump, triple jump, relay race, hurdles and ribbon gymnastics in the gardens at The Vyne.
Pooch Passport
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.
Tomb Chamber stained glass display
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.
Vyne Line | Basingstoke community minibus
Free shuttle service between Basingstoke Train Station and The Vyne. Normal admission applies. Pre-booking minibus essential on 07967 875832.