Gilbert's Garden: Kitchen Garden Planting & Spring Bulb Day

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Gilbert White’s 18th century kitchen garden will be gearing up...

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Gilbert's Garden: Open Greenhouse Day

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The greenhouse will be busy as the propagating team prepare...

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Talk: The Life and Death of Stars

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How do stars form? Do they live forever? If not,...

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Frank Oates & the Ndebele: A meeting of worlds

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During the mania of nineteenth century exploration of Africa by...

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Gilbert's Garden: Snowdrops

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Snowdrops will be in bloom on Baker’s Hill and the...

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Exhibition: Beneath The Canopy

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Art Exhibition by Nick McMillen

Nicks’ artistic journey unfolds through a...

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Penguin Trail

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Six baby penguins are lost in our gardens- can you...

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Gilbert's Garden: Rose Pruning

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Meet the team responsible for the maintenance of the collection...

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Take Me on the Terra Nova

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Have you got what it takes to be an Antarctic...

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Antarctic Lecture Series: Oceanography in the Antarctic: from Thermometers to Robots

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First in our 2025 Lecture series we will be joined...

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Home Educators Arts Award Discover in a Day

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Home Educators Arts Award Discover in a Day- create a...

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Christmas Fair

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Wreath Making Workshop

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Antarctic Explorers Home Educators Workshop

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White’s Eco Light Festival

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Just love visiting this place! Lovely house with interesting and interactive museum displays. Good for kids and adults alike.

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Exquisite house with a great story well told of Britain’s first ecologist and nature journalist, Gilbert White… Add to that the story and display of Scott’s Antarctic ill-fated expedition and the inquisitive mind will be well satisfied.

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We went on a Nature Day event, with walks and talks on a range of subjects and activities for children to partake in.

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The house and gardens are great for children and access is good for the less mobile.

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A nice shop, where I couldn’t resist a new plant for the garden.

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There was a range of things to do (pull out drawers, pencil rubbings, photo opportunities etc)… I will definitely return with my own, younger children as I am sure they will like it too.

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Visited during the Unusual Plants Fair, it was very well organised and the gardens looked very pretty.

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We had a guide around the house – she really knew about Gilbert White and his family. Fascinating to listen to.

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A great place to visit. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Well-presented exhibits and informative displays. Well worth a return visit.

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Superb organisation for a Group visit of 12 that was pre-booked… dedication to the life and works of Gilbert White and Captain Oates was remarkable.

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If you want a relaxing day in a fascinating house and beautiful gardens surrounded by an idyllic English village and landscape then this is the place for you.

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We had a walk around the garden, and we had coffee and cake in the cafe. The gift shop is well stocked with lovely gifts.

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Most importantly the museum tells its stories very well, but I won’t spoil them here.

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18 Oct

Eco Light Festival

Announcing White’s Eco Light Festival! Discover a brand-new magical experience this winter, with White’s Eco Light Festival. Delve into the story of Gilbert White, discover

04 Oct

Reaching the Falls: Frank Oates’ Last expedition.

On New Years Day 1875 Frank Oates achieved something that he has been trying to do for almost two years, see Victoria Falls. He wrote

30 Aug

Migrant Journeys

Migrant Journeys is a project funded by the Royal Society’s Places of Science grant about the movement of insects, birds and people across the globe.

20 Jul

August Offer!

Our August offers give families staying locally this summer a chance to explore the house and gardens at 1/2 price. The offer covers up to

03 Jul

Exhibition of Kate Dicker’s Wood Engravings: An Artistic Journey Through Delicate Craftsmanship

We are delighted to announce an exhibition showcasing the intricate wood engravings of artist Kate Dicker and her masterclass. This exhibition will be held from

15 May

Unusual Plants Fair Returns

Unusual Plants Fair Returns Calling all keen gardeners and plant lovers! We are excited to announce the return of its beloved Unusual Plants Fair, set

15 May

OATES, HORSE RACING & THE SIXTH DRAGOONS

Lawrence Edward Grace Oates was an officer in the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons (now The Royal Dragoon Guards). He had previously been Second Lieutenant of the

01 May

Celebrate Nature Day

Mark your calendars for a day of family fun and natural wonder at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens on May 12th, 2024! Join us for

19 Apr

Fund for the Future Launched

Alan Titchmarsh along with others have backed a letter to The Times, published Wednesday 10th April 2024, launching the start of our ‘Fund for the

18 Apr

Double your donation to Gilbert White’s House and Gardens in the Big Give’s Green Match Fund 2024

Gilbert White’s House and Gardens are taking part in the Big Give’s Green Match Fund 2024 to raise £10,000 in just 1 week! These funds

Christmas Openings

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd 10:30-16:00

Closed: 23rd December - 1st January

January 2nd 10:30-16:00

White's Eco Light Festival: Thursday-Saturday 16:30pm-20:00pm (Pre-booking needed)

Gilbert's Garden: Kitchen Garden Planting & Spring Bulb Day

Gilbert's Garden: Open Greenhouse Day

Talk: The Life and Death of Stars

Frank Oates & the Ndebele: A meeting of worlds

Gilbert's Garden: Snowdrops

Exhibition: Beneath The Canopy

Penguin Trail

Gilbert's Garden: Rose Pruning

Take Me on the Terra Nova

Antarctic Lecture Series: Oceanography in the Antarctic: from Thermometers to Robots

Home Educators Arts Award Discover in a Day

Christmas Fair

Wreath Making Workshop

Antarctic Explorers Home Educators Workshop

White’s Eco Light Festival

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