The Vyne

National Trust Photographic Library / Andrea Jones

Sherborne St John
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9HL

Tel: +44 (0)1256 883 858
+44 (0)1256 881 337 (infoline)
Fax: +44 (0)1256 881 720
Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?ACTION=PROPERTY&PROPERTYID=227


Step into another world when you visit this richly historic house in a glorious, unspoilt setting, and discover a wealth of rare treasures and domestic features reflecting changing taste and style from every era. Visited by King Henry VIII on at least three occasions, The Vyne continues to delight visitors of all ages today.

Explore five hundred years of history in one day!Find out about the Vyne's fascinating links with King Henry VIII and Jane Austin.Spot a wide variety of birds and wildlife in the old watermeadows.Childrens activities and quizzes available.

Extra value days - 1st and 2nd Monday of each month. Telephone or visit website for details.

This property is owned by The National Trust.

General Information:

  • Programme of events
  • Braille guide, large print guide
  • Shop
  • Café, picnic tables
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Suitable for school groups
  • Dogs in car park and woods only, on lead
  • Free parking
  • Disabled visitors: designated parking, manual wheelchairs, adapted WC, ground floor only fully accessible

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    House:
    24th March to 28th October:
    Saturday and Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Wednesday 1.00-5.00pm.

    Grounds:
    3rd February to 18th March:
    Saturday and Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    24th March to 28th October:
    Saturday to Wednesday 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    2nd February to 28th February 2008:
    Saturday and Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    Shop/restaurant: As grounds.
    Also 1st November to 22nd December:
    Thrsday to Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    House and Grounds:
    Adult £8.00; Child £4.00; Family £20.00.
    Reduced price when arriving by public transport or cycle.

    Pre-booked Groups:
    (15+) £6.50 Monday to Wednesday only.

    Grounds only:
    Adult £5.00; Child £2.50.

    Free to National Trust Members.

    Directions
    Cycle: NCN23 1ml

    By Bus: Stagecoach in Hampshire 45 from Basingstoke, no Sunday service

    Station: Bramley 1 1/2 ml, Basingstoke 4ml

    By Road: 4ml N of Basingstoke between Bramley and Sheborne St John. From Basingstoke Ring Road A339, follow Basingstoke District Hospital signs until property signs. Follow A340 Aldermaston Road towards Tadley. Right turn into Morgaston Road. Right turn into car park
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