Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:30-16:30
Visit Gilbert White's House & Gardens, home to the pioneering naturalist Gilbert White. The David Attenborough of his day!
Explore beautiful gardens and landscapes and an atmospheric historic house.
Discover the Oates Collections: Captain Lawrence Oates' tragic journey to the South Pole & Frank Oates' journey to Victoria Falls
Visit our Café, On-Site Brewery and Taproom!

Deck the Halls
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Join Garett theatre company to be welcomed into the...

Penguin Trail
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Six baby penguins have lost their parents!...

Winter Explorer Day
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10.30am-3pm at the Field Studies Centre
A day of activities...

Herbert Ponting & The Great White Silence
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To mark the 100th anniversary of Herbert Ponting's film...

Merry Beermas – Brewery Tour & Tastings
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May your Christmas be full of festive...

White’s Festive Feast
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White’s Christmas Craft Fair
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10:30am-3:30pm
Join us for Christmas concerts, gifts, and cheer...

The Holly and The Ivy Watercolour Workshop
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12pm – 4pm
£55 per person
Field Studies...

SOLD OUT: Needlefelt Santa Dogs
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10am – 1pm
£40 per person
White’s Café
Craft the...

*Sold Out* Festive Wreath Making Workshop
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White’s Christmas Concert
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7.30pm - 9.15pm
Tickets £16 per adult, £10 per child
Field...

Hecky & Whitibuss: Celebrating the friendship of Hester Chapone and Gilbert White
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Hester Chapone (1727-1801) was a celebrated writer, critic,...

Exhibition: The Feminine Monarchie
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A display in the Long Corridor celebrating...

Tour Tuesdays
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Be More Gilbert
Be inspired to explore the natural world!
Gilbert White wanted us all to be as awestruck by nature as he was. Whether you discover nature by learning more about the history of Gilbert White & The Oates family in the house. Or connect with nature by exploring our gardens and parkland, by being inspired by one of our temporary exhibitions or even at one of our exciting events!

The Education department at the Gilbert White Field Studies Centre have a mission to inspire journeys of discovery in the natural world for all ages and abilities.
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Celebrate your special day in our idyllic setting, beneath the Selborne Hanger. Gilbert White's House & Gardens provides the perfect British country venue.
Hire OptionsWhat our visitors saying about their experience
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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.
PB -
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.
PG
In the news
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24 Nov
Deck the Halls! It’s Christmas time at Gilbert White’s House.
Read moreChristmas at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens is a jam packed festive events. Starting off with White’s Christmas Craft Fair on the 2nd December. This
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01 Nov
Gilbert White by Prof Paul Rodhouse
Read moreProfessor Paul Rodhouse is a trustee of Gilbert White’s House & Gardens. He is a BAS emeritus fellow and a member of the South Georgia
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20 Sep
Two great authors head to Gilbert White’s House this October
Read moreGilbert White’s House & Garden’s will be welcoming two authors in the coming weeks who will be signing their books and giving talks in the
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30 Aug
Gilbert White’s Dog Show
Read moreJoin Gilbert White’s House and Gardens for a day of canine fun! With fun novelty classes for your doggy companions (and for their owners!) to
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25 Jul
Caroline & Violet Oates
Read moreThis article was written by Emma Shapland & Alyssa Leeding history students at the University of Southampton who undertook a two week research internship at
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13 Jul
Summer Activities At Gilbert White’s
Read moreGet into Nature If you’re looking for a holiday camp with a twist, then sign up the children to our Nature Explorer Days running from
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30 Jun
Richard Owen, A visit to Selborne
Read moreCollections volunteer Leah Demetriou shares with us some of her research on Richard Owen and his connection with Gilbert White. “The collection of beautiful works
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21 Jun
Celebrate Gilbert White’s 303rd Birthday
Read moreJoin us for a day of celebrations on the 16th July. The museum’s annual celebration of Gilbert White’s birthday will see free admission to the
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27 May
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Unusual Plants Fair!
Read more“First young swallows. Cut the first succade-melon. Grasshopper-lark sings day & night.” – Gilbert White, 4 July, 1768 Join Gilbert White’s House & Gardens in
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24 May
Seeds of Change
Read moreExploring the Seeds of Change at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens Gilbert White’s House & Gardens is working with artist Clare Newton FRSA for the
‘Towards Sustainability – Inspiring Journeys of the Natural World’
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