The Vyne
The Vyne from Reading
Visiting The Vyne? The car starts in Reading. Allow 36 minutes; the route runs via the A329 and A33. The Vyne lies south-west of Reading, in Hampshire. It is a direct run with no town of note in between. The Vyne is looked after by the National Trust. The Vyne is Grade I listed. Among Reading's listed buildings is St Laurence's Church (Grade I). Reading is on the Great Western Main Line. Reading station dates from 1840.
How the day runs
Collection is from your home in Reading. Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go. At The Vyne you are set down by the visitor entrance; the chauffeur waits nearby. Stratfield Saye House is 18 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. The way home to Reading takes 34 minutes (16.6 miles). Ravensley works from Oxford, 54 minutes from Reading via the A4144, A423 and A4074.
- Reading to The Vyne36 min, 17.3 miles, in clear traffic
- The Vyne to Reading34 min, 16.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Vyne is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Vyne is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSt Laurence's Church, in central Reading, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukReading station is on the Great Western Main Line and North Downs Line.
Source: wikidata.orgReading station opened in 1840.
Source: wikidata.orgThe ground and first floors of the house open 11am to 3pm, subject to volunteer availability.
Source: nationaltrust.org.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Bramley (BMY), about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgFarnborough Airport is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 38 minutes' drive (24.0 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Reading to The Vyne?
36 minutes (17.3 miles) via the A329 and A33 in clear traffic; the return is 34 minutes.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Bramley, 8 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Pennyhill Park, 34 minutes away from The Vyne.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
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