Little People, BIG DREAMS® at The Vyne
Running Saturday 3 May – Sunday 22 June 2025, 10am-4pm don't miss lively games and pioneering fun on this trail at The Vyne. Based on the best-selling biography series for kids by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, get ready to ‘be bold, be brave’ and ‘dream big’.
Perfect for ages four to seven and above, the trail showcases trailblazers and dreamers who have made a big impact in the world around them.
Featuring artwork from the picture-books
Using artworks from the Little People, BIG DREAMS® picture-book series this trail invites you into the stories of little authors, activists, pop stars and scientists from all over the world. As you visit the house and wander around the grounds at The Vyne, delve into the lives of some extraordinary people including Jane Austen, Malala Yousafzai, David Attenborough, Taylor Swift, Steve Irwin and Hans Christian Anderson to name a few.
Other heroes to look out for include athletes like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, artists such as Vincent van Gogh, and iconic musicians Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder, with many more to discover. Follow the trail to see how their dreams as little children grew to become their reality.
An action-packed adventure
There will be plenty of games and activities to keep budding pioneers entertained. In the gardens, try your hand at 'kangaroo pouch bean bag toss' with Steve Irwin and ‘jam’ with Taylor Swift in the Summerhouse. Keep an eagle eye out with David Attenborough using binoculars at the bird hide and throw your own mini-theatre production with Hans Christian Andersen. Join Jane Austen in the house before browsing the shop for these much-loved books.
'We hope children will feel empowered to dream big, just like the many iconic people they will meet along the way.'
~ Roxanne Cooper, Visitor Operations and Experience Manager at The Vyne
Things you might need to know before you plan your visit
- The trail runs from Saturday 3 May to Sunday 22 June. Gardens open 10am-5pm, last entry 4pm. House 11am-3pm daily.
- No booking necessary, this is a free event with free parking but normal admission applies (free for National Trust members).
- Toilets and baby changing facilities available.
- The Brewhouse tea-room located by the house offers kids options, top-up snacks and a seasonal menu. This has indoor and outdoor seating areas. Serving light refreshments, there is also a kiosk between the tea-room and the shop and a 'snack shack' in the visitor carpark just before you reach Visitor Reception.
- Trail widely accessible. Read more about accessibility.
- Dogs on leads welcome in some areas. Find out where you can and can't take your dog at The Vyne.
- You can browse a variety of Little People, BIG DREAMS® books in the shop located next to the tea-room.
- Unfortunately ball games, frisbees, scooters, bikes and drones aren't permitted on the estate due to previous damage to the house and grounds. Thanks for understanding.
Buggy access
- Garden: Has hard gravel pathways. You might prefer to use a child carrier if you’re planning on going further afield.
- Brewhouse tea-room: Is a bit snug, so you’ll need to leave your buggy or pushchair outside.
- House: We’ve got slings for you to carry small children in. Again, you’ll need to leave your buggy or pushchair outside. There are lockers to the right of the main entrance to the house where you can store belongings. Items are left at your own risk.
Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne
This Easter, enjoy a fun-filled family day out with the ever-popular Easter egg hunt at The Vyne running Saturday 29 March – Monday 21 April, 10am-3pm. Packed with lively games and pioneering fun, Saturday 3 May – Sunday 22 June, 10am-4pm, the Little People, BIG DREAMS® trail will encourage young adventurers to ‘be bold, be brave’ and ‘dream big’.
Visiting The Vyne with your dog
The Vyne is a three pawprint rated place. Find out about bringing your dog to The Vyne where you can explore the gardens together.
Eating and shopping at The Vyne
Enjoy a refreshment stop in the atmospheric tea-room at The Vyne. Treat yourself to a gift in the shop or get comfy in the window seat while browsing pre-loved books.