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 our collections in a whole new light, and unlock your passion and an excitement for wildlife and the natural world around us. Journey through the
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 July 3rd to October 6th, 2024, offering visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the meticulous world of wood engraving. Kate Dicker is a professional
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
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 2nd Volunteer Battalion, the Suffolk Regiment from 12 May, 1897, and Second Lieutenant of the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, the Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire
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,
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 Future’ Endowment fund. The article was titled ‘Alan Titchmarsh leads plea to save father of ecology’s home’ In 1954 there was an appeal launched in
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 will be used to support biodiversity and nature-based education onsite. Inspiring Journeys into the Natural World We are the home of pioneering naturalist Gilbert
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
Exploring Nature Through the Eyes of Jacqueline Amies
Drawing inspiration from the timeless writings of Gilbert White (1720-1793), local artist Jacqueline Amies has embarked on a captivating exhibition Biophilia at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens which opens on the 9th April. Over the past year, Amies has made regular pilgrimages to Gilbert White’s House in Selborne, immersing herself
A Record Breaking Easter
We are gearing up for an egg-citing Easter event that promises to be one for the record books. Scheduled between 23rd March and the 14th April this egg hunt with a difference is set to attract visitors eager to participate in a day of fun and adventure amidst the picturesque backdrop of