Family-friendly things to do at The Vyne

A man pushes a buggy while a woman in a bright red coat carries a young child down a woodland path with fairy lights overhead. — Plan family-friendly adventures for the diary. | © National Trust Images / Trevor Ray Hart

Don’t miss a Wonderland Christmas at The Vyne running until 5 January featuring a brain-teasing trail, fun activities and plenty of festive sparkle. Read more to smoothly plan your day with children in mind.

Planning your family visit

There are toilets and baby changing facilities on the left just past visitor reception and also at the Brewhouse tea-room next to the house.
The garden has hard gravel pathways, but you might prefer to use a child carrier if you’re planning on going further afield.
The Brewhouse tea-room is a bit snug, so you’ll need to leave your buggy or pushchair outside.
In the 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 while exploring this family home. Items are left at your own risk.
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.

Family-friendly events

Wonderland Christmas trail

Daily until 5 January, House open 11am-3pm, Gardens 10am-4pm

Lose yourself in Lewis Carroll's Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking-Glass. In the gardens, look out for quirky displays such as the Queen of Hearts’ army. On the ground floor of the house, sparkling trees illuminate whimsical scenes from 'Looking-Glass' such as a giant chess board. Collect your trail sheet from Visitor Reception and enjoy nonsensical Alice-themed challenges. £2 per trail sheet.

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