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.
- Booking advisable
- Admission applies
Tours run weekly on request. No pre-booking first come first serve. 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
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.