Regency ramble
In a landscape familiar to Jane Austen, follow a route leading from The Vyne to the neighbouring village of Sherborne St John. Free trail map will be available. Normal admission applies.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
'She has nothing, in short, to recommend her, but being an excellent walker. I shall never forget her appearance this morning. She really looked almost wild.' [Pride & Prejudice: Chapter 8]
Set out on an invigorating, garment-billowing country walk from The Vyne to the neighbouring village of Sherborne St John and connect with a rural landscape familiar to Jane. Pick up your free walking route trail map from Visitor Reception or download your digital walking map (coming soon) from The Vyne’s website.
Our apologies, but on this venture, you won’t encounter Mr Darcy in his wet shirt emerging from The Vyne’s lake!
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
This venture's best suited to longer legs.
- Meeting point
Enter The Vyne's gardens via Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
You'll need to dress for the weather, bring wellies except during the height of summer and please keep any four-legged friends on a lead.
- Accessibility
The route involves bumpy country paths with tree roots crossing the path in places.
- Other
On this self-led walk, you’ll head into Morgaston Woods from The Vyne’s gardens. During winter opening hours, the gates between The Vyne’s gardens and woodland are locked at 3.30pm. During summer opening hours these are locked at 4.30pm. You’ll need to make sure you’re back in the gardens before this time.
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.
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.
Basingstoke Choral Society
Sun 22 Dec, 11.30-11.50am & 12-12.20pm: Don't miss heavenly repertoire sung harmoniously in The Vyne's atmospheric staircase hall.
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.