A Fairytale Christmas at The Vyne

Immerse yourself in the magic and wonder of best-loved fairy tales. Expect sparkling decorations and an interactive family trail in The Vyne's house and gardens open daily 22 Nov 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 (Closed 24 & 25 Dec). House open 11am-3pm, gardens 10am-4pm.

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On this family trail, all ages can explore The Vyne's gardens and the ground floor of the house. Sparkling trees laden with baubles will illuminate magical displays inspired by fairy tales.

As you wander the house, explore the realm of The Snow Queen in the Stone Gallery. Families can keep their eyes peeled for Little Red Riding Hood's wolf lurking in the Further Drawing Room. A nod to Beauty and the Beast, you'll find elegant tea cups, teapots and clocks adorning the tree in the Large Drawing Room.

Find Rapunzel's golden braid cascading from one of The Vyne's lofty towers. In the Old Kitchen, all ages can join Goldilocks and the Three Bears to see if they can work out which bowl and chair belongs to whom. Finally, young adventurers can spot The Ugly Duckling transformed into a proud swan in the second-hand bookshop.

You may also like the following events from The Vyne - National Trust:

• This Thursday, 25th September, 02:30 pm, SOLD OUT Cream tea & talk: Layers of Jane in Basingstoke
• This Friday, 26th September, 03:30 pm, Twelve Hours | Theatre Performance in Basingstoke
• Next month, 26th October, 10:00 am, ‘We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt’ Halloween Adventure in Basingstoke

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