Gilbert White's House & Gardens to Visit in Hampshire, Near Portsmouth, Southampton & Basingstoke

Autumn Half Term Drawing Activity

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Be inspired by our colourful art exhibition WILD! Ask at...
Botany, Birds, and Books: The Literary Gilbert White

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Gilbert White is well known as a naturalist, birder,...
Wreath Making Workshop

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Rosemary Lanning will be giving her popular Christmas wreath...
Make your own Christmas Decorations

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Join Frances Law and Rosemary Lanning each Monday in...
The past, present and future of the South Downs National Park

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A presentation into the formation of the UK national...
Penguin Crafts

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Join us for a day of Penguin Crafts suitable...
Build an Antarctic World!

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Monday 18th & Wednesday 20th February 2019 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm £10...
Penguin Trail

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Find our Antarctic Penguins hidden in the grounds of...
Nature Camp (5-7 years)

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Nature Camp (5-7 edition) Friday 26th October 2018 10-4pm £25 per...
Nature Camp (8-12 years)

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Nature Camp (8-12 edition) Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th October 2018 10am-4pm...
Hedgehogs in the Linescape

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Doors Open 7pm Start 7:30pm We have a very definite...
Birds & Beast’s – Collage Art with WILD!

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Looking for something to do this half term for...
River Dipping

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Join us as we delve into our local river...
Butterfly Day

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Join us as we take a walk to try...
Nature Camp

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Holiday day camp for kids between 8 and 12...
Family Friendly Bat Walk

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Thurs 2nd & 30thAugust 7:30-9:30pm £6 per child with...
Wild Art Day

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Join us in the gardens for some messy art...
Life Lab

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31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th...
Scavenger Hunt

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Saturday 21st July -Sunday 2nd September 10:30-17:00 Free with...
Creating a Cottage Garden

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A day course which explores the essence of the...
Astronomy Course (10 week)

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Dates: Thursday 20th September 2018 and continuing until Thursday...

Tour of Gilbert White's 18th Century Garden

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Gilbert White (1720-1793) was a writer, naturalist but also...

English Paper Piecing Workshop

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English Paper Piecing is a popular quilting technique that...

May Half Term Trail

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Free with admission Observe and record the Butterflies and...

Museum Re-launch: Official Opening Day

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Join us for a celebration! We've recently updated our museum...

Oberon's Cure

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Friday 22nd June Doors Open: 6.00pm Performance: 7.30pm Gilbert...

Frank Oates in Africa: An explorer in a changing continent

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To celebrate the opening of our new Frank Oates...

Moth Nights

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Join us and learn a little more about the...

Spring Kitchen Garden Course

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Spend the day in the kitchen garden at Gilbert...

Life Lab

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Tues 10th & Thurs 12th April 10:30-4:00 Our new temporary...

Visit Gilbert White’s House and 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 local natural history hero Gilbert White. We have a museum, fascinating historic collections and educational activities for the whole family.

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We are in the village of Selborne, 10 miles south of Basingstoke. Visitors can expect to escape the hustle and bustle of Southampton or Portsmouth, and explore our gardens which are one of the best-kept secrets in Hampshire.

Already planning to visit Gilbert White’s House and Gardens? Take a look at all we have to offer to visitors.

We have a café, gift shop, facilities and welcome visitors with disabilities and special access requirements.

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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…

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Gilbert White’s House and The Oates Collection is a fantastic place for families to visit, whatever the season there is always plenty to see and explore.
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Education

The Education Department at Gilbert White’s House and The Oates Collection have a mission to inspire journeys of discovery in the natural world for all ages and abilities.
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Weddings

Celebrate your special day in our idyllic setting, beneath the Selborne Hanger. Gilbert White & The Oates Collections provides the perfect British country venue.
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14 Sep

Talks and Courses this Autumn

Autumn is an appropriate time of year to learn something new and this season we have an amazing programme of talks and workshops. Of course
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14 Sep

Tips for Autumn

One of the most magical seasons is upon us! Here are 10 reasons to visit the museum in Autumn! Autumn colours It goes without saying
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12 Sep

Enjoy a day’s outing at Gilbert White’s House with myhotelbreak

Myhotelbreak did a recent collaboration with Gilbert White’s House. They explained why their guests should take a day out and visit. Read what they said
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06 Sep

A WILD Exhibition

We are very excited at this weekend marks the start of our new exhibition WILD, from the 8th September till the 30th November. WILD is
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30 Aug

Tips for the Dog Show

If you love dogs as much as we do the Dog Show this Sunday is a must event! It is free as well with only
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23 Aug

Tips for September

September is upon us and here’s what is going on at Gilbert White’s! WILD Art exhibition September marks the start of our second temporary exhibition
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03 Aug

Dog Show

Gilbert White & The Oates Collections are hosting their 3rd annual Dog Show on the 2nd September supporting Many Tears Animal Rescue. The Dog Show
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02 Aug

We have a Sandford Award!

We have recently been awarded a prestigious Sandford Award for education. The Sandford Award is an independently judged, quality assured assessment of education programmes at
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30 Jul

Guide to the Georgian Fair

We’re going back in time this weekend! Here’s a guide of how to make the most of the Georgian Fair! Saturday 4th August 10:30 Arrive
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28 Jul

Tips for August

Tips for August How is it already August! We’ve already had a whooper of a summer and with the nice weather set to continue into
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What our visitors saying about their experience

I’ve always wanted to visit this place. Out of this world!
Ms W

A treasure on our doorstep.
Mr P

The charming service and delicious food in the Tea Parlour excelled.
Mrs R

The museum exceeded expectations and the worksheet kept our children thoroughly occupied.
Mrs F

Most interesting, and lovely restful gardens.
Mrs B

Fascinating and wonderful place. A great atmosphere.
Miss L

Top marks for: the Tea Parlour, definitely a place to visit again.
Mrs S

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Contact Details

Gilbert White’s House
The Wakes, High Street,
Selborne
Hampshire GU34 3JH

E: info@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
W: www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
T: 01420 511275

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Astronomy Course (10 week)

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Moth Nights

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WILD Art Exhibition

Current Opening Times

We are currently open Six days a week Tuesday-Sunday 10:30am - 5pm

We will be change to our slightly earlier closing time of 4.30pm in November.

We are also open every Bank Holiday including Easter Monday.

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REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1159058

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