Exhibition: Never Judge a Book by its Cover
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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The Regency costume you'll see on display was worn by the family and you can find out about life at The Vyne in the time of Jane Austen.
This display will be in two rooms on the first floor of the house and access is via a staircase with no hand rail. We will have a folder of photos of this display made available in the staircase hall, just ask.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- 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 display will be in two rooms on the first floor of the house and access is via a staircase with no hand rail. We will have a folder of photos of this display made available in the staircase hall, just ask.
Upcoming events
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.
Halloween pumpkin trail
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.
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.