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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

During your visit you can get up close to first editions of Austen's books, feast your eyes on beautiful Regency costume worn by members of the family, and learn more about Austen, her family connections to The Vyne, and what Regency life and love was like for those living here.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Families welcome

Meeting point

Enter the gardens via Visitor Reception and follow the main gravel path over the main bridge and up to the house entrance on the South Drive.

What to bring and wear

You'll need to dress for the weather and where comfortable walking shoes.

Accessibility

This event will take place throughout the ground and first floor of the house with some access via a staircase with no hand rail. We will have a folder of photos of the upstairs displays made available in the staircase hall, just ask.

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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on
15 Feb to 23 Feb 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Vyne Line | Basingstoke community minibus 

Free shuttle service between Basingstoke Train Station and The Vyne. Pre-booking minibus essential.

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on
26 Mar 2025
at
10:00 to 10:20
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Regency Easter Adventures 

Enjoy Regency-themed activities at The Vyne this Easter!

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on
29 Mar to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 23 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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on
29 Mar to 1 Nov 2025
at
14:30 to 15:30
+ 62 other dates or times