Name: The Vyne
Rating: 5.0

The Vyne

Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9HL, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

The Vyne, Hampshire Explore a former Tudor powerhouse turned 17th-century family home, set in gardens, woodlands and wetlands. Once an important Tudor palace, this atmospheric mansion has some illustrious connections, from Henry VIII to Jane Austen.

Outside, acres of wildlife-rich gardens, meadows and woods create a wonderful space for relaxation and exploration, while the natural play space gives children freedom to let their imaginations take them on fantasy adventures. Sweeping lawns offer lakeside picnicking, and a short stroll reveals a cosy bird hide overlooking the water meadows.

Price starts from £18.70 for Adults(18+), £9.40 for Children(5-17) and £28.10 for Family. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

The Vyne: Once an important Tudor palace, this atmospheric mansion has some illustrious connections, from Henry VIII to Jane Austen. Outside, acres of wildlife-rich gardens, meadows and woods create a wonderful space for relaxation and exploration, while the natural play space gives children freedom to let their imaginations take them on fantasy adventures. Sweeping lawns offer lakeside picnicking, and a short stroll reveals a cosy bird hide overlooking the water meadows.
House: Nationally recognised house, pre-Reformation chapel with stained-glass windows, Tudor Oak Gallery, Neo-classical staircase hall and a 17th-century sketch by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri.
Garden: Lime Avenue leading to a 17th-century summerhouse and 600-year-old oak tree plus a walled garden and orchard. Lakeside path offers views of the house.
Woodland: Sprawling ancient woodland and a bird hide that overlooks the wetlands. Accessed via the gardens. In winter, wellies are a must.
Gift Shop: The gift shop stocks highlights from National Trust ranges alongside locally sourced goods.

Facilities

Parking: During wet weather the grass overflow has to close and cars park on hard standing. We then usually need several days of warm weather to dry the overflow out before reopening it.
Food & Drinks: The Brewhouse tea-room serves light refreshments.
Toilet: One block near to visitor reception, another by the tearoom.

What to see

Events:

Pooch Passports: Pick up a Pooch Passport on your next dog walk; collect stamps from participating places on your days out and each full passport gains a special treat from our partners at Forthglade. Find out more and discover dog-friendly places to explore. On 22 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 202622 Sep 2025 to 28 Feb 2026 at 10:00 - 16:0010:00 to 16:00 + 157 other dates or times.
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. Event summary on 22 Sep - 2 Nov 202522 Sep to 2 Nov 2025 at 11:00 - 15:0011:00 to 15:00 + 41 other dates or times.
Jane Austen Tours of The Vyne: Join a one-hour tour and hear about the family’s interactions with Jane Austen. Event summary on 24 Sep - 1 Nov 202524 Sep to 1 Nov 2025 at 14:30 - 15:3014:30 to 15:30 + 11 other dates or times.

For more information: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/the-vyne/events

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Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult(18+): £18.70 with Gift Aid & £17.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £9.40 with Gift Aid & £8.50 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults + up to 3 children): £46.80 with Gift Aid & £42.50 without Gift Aid.
One-adult family: £28.10 with Gift Aid & £25.50 without Gift Aid.
Group Adult(18+): £16.15.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/hampshire/the-vyne

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday - Sunday: 10 am–5 pm.

Address: Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9HL, UK

Post Code: RG24 9HL

Council: Basingstoke and Dean

County: Hampshire

By road: Four miles north of Basingstoke between Bramley and Sherborne St John. Entrance to visitor car park is on Morgaston Road. what3words: pizzeria.person.gone. Sat Nav: Will not take you to the main car park, instead follow National Trust brown signs and reach the visitor car park off Morgaston Road.
By train: Basingstoke 4 miles - taxi rank available outside of train station. Bramley 2½ miles - requires a walk of 2½ miles from this station. Note: Vyne Road has no foot paths.
Cycling: NCN23, 1 mile.
Parking: During wet weather the grass overflow has to close and cars park on hard standing. We then usually need several days of warm weather to dry the overflow out before reopening it.