We spent a long time in the Walled Garden, playing on the toys and talking to the chickens.
We then went to the Hobbit play area and had a brilliant time!
We finished off our morning lying on our picnic rug on the lawn in front of the house, people watching and looking out for aeroplanes!
Play
There is LOADS to do at the Vyne. As soon as you walk in, there are the lakes which have HUGE black fish in. You then walk over the mini waterfall (at least, I think that’s what it’s called).
Keep walking up the main path, towards the house and on your left is the Walled Garden.
There are bouncing toys and mini tractors that you can play on and picnic tables which have different types of tracks laid out (don’t forget your toy cars for this!).
We also had a look in the green house and spent some time looking at the chickens.
As you come out of the walled Garden you walk towards the house through a promenade of trees. I love this bit! Lol.
As you walk towards the house, you pass the tea rooms and you can also sit outside as there is an outside booth selling ice creams, etc.
Behind the Gift Shop is the new Hobbit play area. It’s fantastic and I want one of the tunnels for our garden! Miss NHM enjoyed flinging herself down the fireman’s pole with Daddy to catch her at the bottom!
We spent a long time lying on our picnic blanket on the lawns and people watching. There is also the forest behind, Morgesten Woods, which is lovely to walk through, but not much fun without an off road pushchair. We didn’t make it here this time.
Tips
I wouldn’t take anyone under the age of 5 into the house. This is because I wouldn’t want to control an under 5 in a stately home that it isn’t practical to take pushchairs into. However, you can borrow a hip carrying infant seat, which might be a good solution for very small little ones.
Get here early, to avoid the crowds. If the weather is nice, you will get the pick of the best deckchairs which are laid out on the lawn between the house and the main lake.
Food
Is excellent but pricey. We took a picnic with us but I have eaten here before and the Sunday lunches are very yummy.
Facilities
Baby Facilities
Parking
Is free and there is loads. If you can’t find a space in the main car park then park in the overflow which has loads of space
Prices
- £7.50 for adults to enter the grounds only.
- Children under the age of 5 are free or £4 over the age of five
- £22 for a family ticket.If you plan to visit a lot of National Trust properties, it may be worth investing in a year pass. Check out the details from last years Season ticket post.
Rating out of 5
