Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum - Events EVENTS                                                                                                                 
A wide range of events are arranged throughout the year. Click on a month to view the events. Alternatively, you can download and view the full calendar of events by clicking here.

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July
17th July
Gates open 7pm, talk starts 7:30pm
Summer Lecture
with Richard Holmes
An entertaining evening with military historian, author and broadcaster Professor Richard Holmes CBE.
Admission by pre-booked ticket only. £15, includes wine or soft drink and nibbles. Free parking in our field.
18th July
Gilbert White Day
Gilbert White was born 289 years ago today so join us for a celebration of his birthday with traditional crafts, demonstrations and activities including lacemaking, garden tours, costumed characters and much more!
25th July
10am - 4pm
Watercolour Workshop
With Jan Harbon
Techniques, colour and composition covered while painting some of the flowers from Gilbert White's garden. All ability levels welcome. £49, includes refreshments and a light lunch.
August
8th-16th August
Family Exhibition: Houses in Miniature
by Barbara Sanders
A wonderful collection of unique and exquisitely decorated dolls houses.
September
5th September - 4th October Exhibition: A Garden Calendar
By Jan Harbon
Renowned local artist Jan Harbon's watercolour paintings illustrate Gilbert White's garden and the surrounding countryside he loved throughout the seasons.
26th September
Watercolour Workshop
With Jan Harbon
Techniques, colour and composition covered while painting some of the flowers from Gilbert White's garden. All ability levels welcome.
£49, includes refreshments and a light lunch.
12th & 13th September
10am - 4pm
Wildlife Painting Workshop
With Jonathan Pointer
All experience levels welcome. Participants can attend either course, for one or both of the days; and if they chose to attend the first one they may like to attend the second one which can act as a follow up session. Jonathon offers instruction in technique, composition and other aspects of creating and selling work in a variety of mediums. £49 per day or £95 per weekend, includes refreshments and a light lunch on both days.
October
24th October
5pm - 8pm
Observational Astronomy for Beginners Workshop
With David Baxter
The course covers an introduction to the night sky; finding your way around it, types of equipment and a practical session in our grounds on observing and basic photography.
£25, includes tea & coffee.


You can also download the full calendar of events below.

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