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Sherborne St John
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9HL
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Phone: 01256 883858
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A 16th-century house and estate and a treasure trove of history:

Impressive 16th-century house, dating back to Henry VIII's reign
Large country-park with gardens, lake, meadows, woods and wetlands
Rare treasures from 350 years of continuous family ownership
Tudor chapel with extraordinary Renaissance stained glass
Restaurant serving dishes made from local produce where possible, full of homemade freshness and flavour

Originally built as a great Tudor 'power house', The Vyne was visited by King Henry VIII on at least three occasions and was later home to the Chute family for more than 350 years. Dramatic improvements and changes over the centuries have made The Vyne a fascinating microcosm of changing fads and fashions over five centuries. The house is filled with the original family collection – an eclectic mix of fine furniture, portraits, textiles and sculpture. The attractive gardens and grounds feature an ornamental lake, one of the earliest summerhouses in England and woodland walks. A newly developed wetlands area, with new bird hide, attracts a wide diversity of wildlife.

What's new this year

As part of the ongoing restoration of The Vyne's walled garden, the new glass house will be open, plus recently reinstated vegetable plots.

(Rainy Day Hampshire)

Open:

House
15 Mar–2 Nov 08	11–5						Sa	Su
17 Mar–29 Oct 08	1–5	Mo	Tu	We
Grounds/shop/restaurant
2 Feb–9 Mar 08	11–5						Sa	Su
15 Mar–2 Nov 08	11–5	Mo	Tu	We			Sa	Su
Shop/restaurant
6 Nov–21 Dec 08	11–3				Th	Fr	Sa	Su
KEY:Only open on the days stated above.
Open Good Fri and BHol Mons: 11–5 (inc. house). Guided tours of house for groups (25-50) by appointment only 17 March–29 Oct: Mon, Tues & Wed 11–12. During busy periods timed tickets may be issued for entry to house. Last admission 30mins before closing

Other Information:

Gift Aid Admission.(Standard Admission prices in brackets): £8.50 (£7.72), child £4.25 (£3.86), family £22 (£20). Groups (£7.36). Grounds only: £5.50 (£5), child £2.75 (£2.50). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport (applies to house & grounds ticket only).

Events - Open-air theatre, family events and lecture lunches. Extra value days – 1st & 2nd Mon of each month, excl. BHols Guided tours
Guided tours of house arranged for groups (25-50) by appointment only 17 March–29 Oct: Mon, Tues & Wed 11–12 Country walks
Woodland, parkland and wetland walks and trails

Important note - No ball games or picnics in the grounds

Shopping - NT shop. Plant sales

Parking - Free parking, 40yds. ½ml walk through gardens from visitor reception to house entrance

Education - Suitable for school groups

Families & children - Baby-changing and feeding facilities. Hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children's quiz/trail. Tracker Packs

Refreshments - Brewhouse (licensed) adjacent to house. Kiosk in tea-garden open at busy times

Mobility information
Parking - Separate parking. Transfer from visitor reception to Summerhouse Garden
Building - Level entrance. 6 wheelchairs. Ground floor accessible. Many stairs to other floors
WCs - adjacent to visitor reception and restaurant

Grounds - Partly accessible, steep slopes

Shop - Level entrance

Refreshments - Level entrance. Accessible picnic tables

Visual information -Braille and large-print guide

Audio information - Induction loop in reception, shop, restaurant

(Images property of National Trust www.ntpl.org.uk/index2/pgi)

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