Jane Austen Tours of The Vyne
Join a one-hour tour and hear about the family’s interactions with Jane Austen.
- Booking advisable
- Admission applies
Tours take place every Wednesday and Saturday between Saturday 29 March until Sunday 2 Nov at 2.30-3.30pm
No pre-booking required but spaces are allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Purchase your tickets on arrival at Visitor Reception. Suggested donation £5 per person. Normal admission applies.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Jane Austen Tour Ticket | £5.00 |
The basics
- Suitability
This tour is recommended for ages 12+
- Meeting point
Purchase your tour ticket and pay normal admission at Visitor Reception. Then follow the main path up to the house entrance on the South Drive and show your ticket on the door.
- What to bring and wear
As there's a 10-minute walk from the visitor carpark through the gardens to the house entrance, you'll need to dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
- Accessibility
Tour explores parts of the ground and first floors of the house. There is no lift, but as far as possible we will accommodate any accessibility needs. If there's anything you'd like to discuss with us beforehand, please call 01256 883858.
Upcoming events
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.
Vyne Line | Basingstoke community minibus
Free shuttle service between Basingstoke Train Station and The Vyne. Pre-booking minibus essential.
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.