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 in his diary later that day ‘a day never to be forgotten’, but tragically contracted a fever just a month later and died aged just
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 to take place on the 15th and 16th June 2024 from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This annual event is a must-visit for anyone passionate
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 our annual celebration of the natural world, where we invite nature and conservation organizations to join us for a day filled with family-friendly activities, crafts,
We’ve been awarded Royal Society Places of Science grant
Gilbert White’s House and Gardens has been chosen as one of thirty-six small museums across the UK to be awarded funding of up to £3,500 by the Royal Society in the latest round of its Places of Science scheme to engage communities with their local science stories. Places of science
Celebrate Gilbert White’s 303rd Birthday
Join 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 house and gardens, as well as performances by the Hampshire Regency Dancers. Gilbert White was born in Selborne on the 18th July 1720, and became
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Unusual Plants Fair!
“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 celebrating its 30th anniversary of the Unusual Plants Fair over 17th- 18th June. Following its establishment in 1992, the fair was a trailblazer in bringing
The Festive Season is upon us!
With the festive season just around the corner, you can get into the yuletide spirit with lots of Christmassy events at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens! [Advent calendar and notecards produced by Art Angels Publishing, candles by St Eval, sparkling cyder by Gospel Green and knitted Ferrero Rocher characters by
Lecture – ‘Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White & The Artists’ with Pallant House Gallery Director
“a book that elegantly blends art history and biographical detail with a visual valentine to the English countryside.” Simeon House, The Mail on Sunday The Director of Pallant House Gallery, Simon Martin will be at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens on Tuesday November 15, at 7pm, to give a talk
The Unusual Plants Fair is back!
The Unusual Plants Fair has been a staple of the Gilbert White's House events programme since 1992 until last year when the pandemic made it impossible. Which is why we are delighted to say that the Unusual Plant Fair is BACK! The event will be held on the 19th &
Antarctic Lecture Series 2020
“What is the reason for sending an expedition of perfectly good fighting men to the South Pole ? ” Winston Churchill’s question was a very reasonable one to ask in April 1944 as Britain strained every nerve preparing for the D-Day invasion of Europe. If you want to know the