From 25 May to 2 June 10am-4pm, all ages can connect with nature with sensory wildlife bingo at The Vyne. With three different versions, families can race to spot as many signs of wildlife as they can. Free sheets available at Visitor Reception.
Free shuttle service between Basingstoke Train Station and The Vyne. Normal admission applies. Pre-booking minibus essential on 07967 875832.
Bring a waterproof picnic rug and find yourself a scenic spot on The Vyne’s estate where you can drink in the sight and sounds of the trees around you.
In a pop-up performance on our North Lawn, listen out for the sound of eight clarinets played in harmony by community band BWCB Liquorice Allsorts.
Explore a completed project to conserve The Vyne's stained-glass windows and see 18th-century glass items from the collection in two first-floor rooms. Inspired by windows, you’ll find brainteasing puzzles and community artwork in the old kitchen.
On Saturday 29 June, Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners.
12 July, gates open 5.45pm. Performance 6.30-8.20pm. Illyria perform this much-loved family adventure; when Dr Dolittle learns how to talk to animals, he embarks on a thrilling quest to cure illness, spread kindness, and better understand animals.
Everywhere you look there’s some archaeological evidence to be found. Become a heritage explorer for the day and see what you can find using a free spotter sheet available at Visitor Reception.
Saturday 20 July, 12-12.30pm and 1.30-2pm. Back by popular demand, join us on The Vyne’s north lawn to enjoy heavenly repertoire performed by the Basingstoke Choral Society. Free performance, normal admission applies.
For an energetic day out, all ages can enjoy bean bag shot put, an obstacle course, long jump, high jump, triple jump, relay race, hurdles and ribbon gymnastics in the gardens at The Vyne.
1 August, gates open 7.45pm, film starts 9.15pm ends 11.15pm. Pack a picnic and join us for an outdoor cinema experience like no other with a showing of the fantastic Pretty Woman, starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, on a HUGE open-air screen.
2 August, gates open 7.45pm, film starts 9.15pm ends 11.05pm. Immerse yourself in the singing and dancing world of 'Grease', as we bring you a Sing-A-Long showing of the most successful movie musical of all time.
3 August, gates open 7.45pm, film starts 9.15pm ends 11pm. Get ready for some pure entertainment as you watch and singalong with The Greatest Showman on a huge open-air screen. The incredible movie musical that has sold cinemas out across the world.
4 August, gates open 7.45pm, film starts 9.15pm ends 11.04pm. A blockbuster open-air showing of the original and absolute 80s classic, Top Gun!
Explore top rated places for days out with dogs. Visit six participating places between 1 September 2024 and 28 February 2025 to collect your free treat and visit 12 for a second treat. For T's and C's, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/pooch-passport