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The Vyne

Sherborne St John, Basingstoke and Deane

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A Tudor mansion in Sherborne St John, home of the Sandys and Chute families for more than 500 years. The house has state rooms, servants' quarters and gardens, with a family trail in the autumn.

Highlights

State rooms and servants' quarters
Servants' quarters
Family trail in the gardens, Tom Fletcher's Who's in Your Book, until 8 November 2026
Christmas house displays and indoor family bingo from 21 November 2026

Good to know

The National Trust rates The Vyne as dog friendly, so dogs can explore the gardens
Group visits of 15 or more people need booking in advance
Closed 24 and 25 December

Getting there

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The Vyne, Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HLParking: Check the official site for parking details before visiting.

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Where: Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HL
Price: Check on the official site for admission prices. National Trust members go free. The Georgian exhibition tours have a suggested donation of £5 per person.. Check on the official site for admission prices. National Trust members go free. The Georgian exhibition tours have a suggested donation of £5 per person.
Opening: The house is open daily from 11am to 3pm until 1 November 2026, with gardens last entry at 4pm. The Twelve Days of Christmas runs from 21 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, closed 24 and 25 December. Check the National Trust page for winter and spring 2027 opening.
Time needed: 2 to 3 hours
Dogs: Dog friendly
Parking: Check the official site for parking details before visiting.
Access: Check the National Trust access guide for the house and gardens before visiting.

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What's on at The Vyne

21 Nov to 3 Jan

History and heritageSherborne St John

Twelve Days of Christmas at The Vyne

The Vyne decorates the ground floor of its Tudor house around the carol The Twelve Days of Christmas, with many pieces made by volunteers and nine illuminated paper dresses by artist Jennifer Collier. Outside, a garden trail has ten games for children aged 2 and over.

Included with normal admission; free for National Trust members.Directions

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