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Visit Gilbert White's House & Gardens in Hampshire
If you fancy a day out and want to visit somewhere a bit different, then why not try the beautifully restored house and gardens of natural history pioneer Gilbert White. Then travel the natural world through the collections of Frank Oates, explorer and naturalist and Lawrence Oates who was part of the fateful Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole. We have a museum, fascinating historic collections and educational activities for the whole family.
Selborne and its surrounding landscape inspired Gilbert White’s life-long investigation of the natural world, culminating in his world-famous book The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne. We tell Gilbert White’s story within the walls of his family home and garden. The later extensions to the house host The Oates Collections, celebrating two very different explorers of the natural world…

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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In the news
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26 Apr
A chance to get closer to the natural world – at Nature Day
Read moreA chance to get closer to the natural world – at Nature Day Reconnect with the natural world at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens’ annual
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12 Apr
Gilbert White plan for Tap Room
Read moreGilbert White’s House & Gardens has announced plans to work with the Derek Warwick Developments to open a Tap Room in a section of the
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02 Apr
Watching Narrowly
Read more‘As to the short-winged soft-billed birds, which come trooping in such numbers in the spring, I am at a loss even what to suspect about
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02 Apr
The Field Studies Centre – the heart of outdoor learning
Read moreWhether it’s drizzling, a little chilly or a balmy Summer’s day, our education leaders, Fiona and Nina, are always out in the field, passing on
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11 Mar
Antarctic Anniversaries – Places in the UK to connect with our Antarctic Heritage
Read moreThis year marks a significant milestone for British Antarctic heritage with the 100th anniversary of the death of polar explorer Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton and
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28 Feb
Chairs meet to discuss the future
Read moreChairman of East Hampshire District Council Adam Carew met with chairman of Gilbert White's House & Gardens Professor Khalid Aziz to discuss the future plans
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22 Dec
2021 Highlights
Read more2021 hasn't been an easy year for anyone. But despite the lockdowns and the uncertainty the museum, garden and café have had a lot of
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21 Dec
Retracing Scott & Amundsen’s Journey to the South Pole. Part 7
Read moreWritten & Researched by Dr Anthony Fogg We now begin the final part of the story of the Scott and Amundsen expeditions to the South
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15 Oct
Gilbert White’s Brewery Officially Opens.
Read moreThe Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire Nigel Atkinson opened Gilbert White’s Brewery on the 11th October at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens in Selborne. Lord-Lieutenant Nigel
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08 Oct
Autumn 2021 Wakes News
Read moreScroll down to see our Autumn Newsletter Violet and Cream Minimal Kindergarten Newsletter (2)
What our visitors saying about their experience
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Love this place, I’m a big fan of anything Antarctic and the gardens are beautiful. Great gift shop and tea rooms both supporting local business.
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Lovely house and gardens. Fascinating insight into the lives of some unsung figures in history. Being a mariner, and interested in maritime exploration, I found the history of Oates and Scott’s Antarctic voyage very poignant. Lovely lunch in the cafe, followed by a nice walk in the grounds.
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We are approaching the tercentenary of the birth of this famous naturalist… whatever your interest the gardens are a must visit. Extensive, in a beautiful setting, and ideal for contemplation. Good up-graded cafe with both inside and outside seating.
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The visit itself was truly 5-star. The whole house and exhibition was in sparkling good order: all the staff were ultra-courteous and helpful, while the loos and cafe were also excellent – the cafe particularly so.
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The setting is lovely, with the grounds meticulously kept, rising to the dark green of the Selborne Hangers (woodlands) clothing the downs to the south of the site. -
Most interesting, and lovely restful gardens.
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Fascinating and wonderful place. A great atmosphere.
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Top marks for: the Tea Parlour, definitely a place to visit again.
Mrs S
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