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An evening with Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra

Gates open 6pm, Performance 7-9.30pm: Celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen with classical favourites under a summer sky.

  • Booking essential

With a ‘Regency-Proms’ theme, bring your camping chairs and picnic hampers to The Vyne’s north lawn for an evening with Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra.

The programme includes:

Mendelssohn | Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture

Dvořák | Slavonic Dance in G Minor

Holst | Jupiter from The Planets

Bizet | Pieces from L’Arlesienne Suite no. 2

Carl Davis | Theme from Pride & Prejudice

Tchaikovsky | Pieces from Swan Lake Ballet Suite

Elgar | Pomp & Circumstance March no. 4

There's a ten-minute walk between the carpark and the north lawn so make sure you can comfortably carry all your belongings. Assistance dogs only. There will be an interval at 7.45pm.

Tickets (non-refundable) Adult £20 + £1.56 booking fee Child £12 + £0.94 booking fee

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Child£12.94
All Adult£21.56

The basics

Booking details

Call Book online

Suitability

Suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

Once you've shown your ticket, follow the main path to the north lawn.

What to bring and wear

It might be early summer, but the evenings can get chilly. Bring jumpers to pull on as the temperature lowers and wear comfortable outdoor clothing. Please bring a picnic and something to sit on!

Accessibility

This performance is held on a grassed area. There is a small slope as you come off the gravel path and head to the performance.

Other

It's about a 10 minute walk from the visitor car park to the north lawn. You'll need to be able to carry your chairs and picnics up so make sure your things aren't too heavy.

Upcoming events

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Winter nature spotter trail 

Sat 15 - Sun 23 Feb 10am-4pm: This February half-term, young families can keep their eyes peeled for nature-themed trail points in The Vyne's gardens.

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22 Feb to 23 Feb 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
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Easter egg hunt at The Vyne 

29 Mar - 21 Apr, 10am-3pm: Families can enjoy Bunny Hoopla, giant chess, croquet, dominoes and more Regency-themed fun in The Vyne's gardens before collecting their trail prize at the end.

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29 Mar to 21 Apr 2025
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10:00 to 15:00
+ 23 other dates or times
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Regency Revisited - Celebrating Jane Austen 250 

Discover Jane Austen’s links to The Vyne, her views on the Chute family and what Regency life, and love, was like for those living here at the time.

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on
29 Mar to 2 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 218 other dates or times
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Jane Austen Tours of The Vyne 

Join a one-hour tour and hear about the family’s interactions with Jane Austen.

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29 Mar to 1 Nov 2025
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14:30 to 15:30
+ 62 other dates or times