Wonderland Christmas at The Vyne
20 Nov – 5 Jan: With sparkling trees and quirky displays, in The Vyne's house and gardens, lose yourself in Lewis Carroll's dreamlike children's classics Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking-Glass. Closed 24-25 Dec.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
House open 11am-3pm, gardens 10am-4pm. Closed 24 & 25 Dec.
In the gardens, look out for displays dotted about such as the Queen of Hearts’ army on the north lawn. On the ground floor of the house, sparkling trees illuminate whimsical scenes from 'Looking-Glass' such as a giant chess board where, in the story, Alice must play boldly to become a queen. There's even an ‘illogical’ room where glittering upside-down Christmas trees point disconcertingly to the floor. Collect your trail sheet from Visitor Reception and enjoy nonsensical Alice-themed challenges. £2 per trail sheet.
When you need to refuel you can order steaming hot chocolates, coffees or something a little stronger in the cosy Brewhouse tea-room. You’ll find a range of festive gifts in the shop. Free parking, National Trust members and under fives go free.
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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 Vyne via Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
You'll need to dress for the weather with waterproof, flat shoes.
- Accessibility
You can see all points of interest from the main hard gravel paths in the gardens. In the house, all key focal points are within clear sight of the main visitor route on the ground floor.
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Regency Easter Adventures
29 Mar-21 Apr, 10am-4pm: This Easter, all ages can enjoy fun regency-themed activities in The Vyne’s gardens before collecting their trail prize at the end. £3.50 per trail sheet and prize. Normal admission applies.
Display: 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.
Jane Austen Tours of The Vyne
Wednesdays & Saturdays 31 March – 2 November, 2.30-3.30pm. Enjoy a 1-hour tour of the house and uncover an honest account of the family’s interactions with the celebrated Regency author.