The Vyne
Hampshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Vyne Rd, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HL
Telephone 01256 883858
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- Free parking; limited Blue Badge spaces; hard standing only; 1/3 mile walk between visitor reception and house
- Access
- Accessible route through gardens with hard gravel pathways; movable ramp at house entrance; first floor via staircase only, no handrail; limited wheelchairs to reserve
- Facilities
- Tea-room, gift shop, bookshop, toilets (two blocks), visitor welcome building, cycle parking, play area
- Dogs
- On short lead throughout grounds; not in house, servery, first floor of tearoom or play area; on main path in walled garden; assistance dogs welcome everywhere
- Safety
- Deep water by main bridge; uneven paths in grounds; woodland paths difficult due to tree roots and can get muddy; wellies recommended in winter
The Vyne is a Tudor red-brick house notable for one of the earliest domestic classical porticos in England, and reviewers describe a house that isn't large but is full of character. Visitors consistently praise the welcoming, knowledgeable volunteers, and the grounds extend into gardens and woodland with notable wildlife and a peaceful bird house. A well-known oak tree and a second-hand bookshop are recurring mentions.
Worth the trip
The classical portico entrance, an early and unusual example of the style on an otherwise Tudor house.
Before you go
The house closes relatively early (one visitor caught it just before 3pm on a Sunday), so check closing times and arrive with enough time for both house and grounds.
Reviewers consistently highlight the knowledgeable and friendly volunteers and room guides, who are repeatedly praised for bringing the house's Tudor and Georgian history to life. The famous oak tree and its story, along with the woodland walks and bluebells, are called must-sees, and the peaceful grounds with grazing cows and geese add to the charm. Several visitors mention the house is smaller than expected but full of character, and note a second-hand bookshop and cafe on site. Timing is flagged as worth checking, since the house and grounds close in the afternoon and one visitor nearly missed the closing gates.
Tudor red-brick house with one of the earliest domestic classical porticos in England
“This NT deserves 5 stars! Beautiful house, wonderful grounds including gardens and woodlands. Amazing wildlife and peaceful bird house. Volunteers are very nice too. Highly recommend. We love it 😍❤️”- Delphine Deumié, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Plenty of parking and we entered the house with it's Adam's style entrance which belies the tudor history seen in all it's glory later on the walk-through.” - Anne Marie “Journalator” Garner
- Facilities
- “The facilities were good, toilets and café, especially as it was quite busy.” - michael angell
Common questions about The Vyne
Where is The Vyne?
The Vyne is in Hampshire, England, at Vyne Rd, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HL.
Do you need a ticket to visit The Vyne?
Yes - The Vyne is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting The Vyne?
The classical portico entrance, an early and unusual example of the style on an otherwise Tudor house.
Is The Vyne a ruin or still intact?
The Vyne is largely intact - Tudor red-brick house with one of the earliest domestic classical porticos in England.
