Regency ramble
Walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen on 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.
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- 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.
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.