Antarctic Talk Series 2023
The Events Team have done a fantastic job at bringing together cutting-edge Antarctic research and current day ties to the lionised Antarctic explorers. So, as the frosts harden the ground, and there’s a whisper of snow amongst the cold air, it’s the perfect time of year for the Antarctic Talk
Frank Oates & King Lobengula: Encounter on the frontier of empire
A new temporary exhibition is open at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens. Entitled Frank Oates & King Lobengula: Encounter on the frontier of empire, the exhibition tells the story of Frank Oates the naturalist and explorer and King Lobengula, sovereign of the Ndebele nation when they meet in September 1873.
The first pint is pulled at the new Jubilee Tap
The Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire pulled the first official pint of the Jubilee Tap marking the opening of the new Selborne tap room. In a time of closures for a many pubs and breweries the Jubilee Tap is a success story of community spirit. The Gilbert White Brewery which brews
2022 Highlights
Back on the eve of 2020 there were high expectations of a roaring 20s, whilst 2020 and 2021 may not have shone quite so brightly, 2022 kept its promise and was filled with community joy! With the arrival of the first snowdrops, the year officially began with the volunteers’ thank
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
Drawn to Nature
We have opened our latest exhibition Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White & The Artists! Over the past 230 years artists have created a diversity of artworks inspired by the nature writings of Gilbert White. Running from now until the December 11, Gilbert White’s House will be displaying a selection of
Gilbert White’s grandmother’s pride possession returns to Selborne
Gilbert White’s House & Gardens have announced some exciting new acquisitions to add to the Museum’s collection. The items bought at auction are all related to the White family and have made their way finally back to Selborne. Gilbert White (1720-1793) was a naturalist and writer who revolutionised the way
From The Margins
Rachel Hudson to premiere new exhibition at Gilbert White’s House Four Marks based natural history illustrator Rachel Hudson will be premiering her exhibition ‘From the Margins’ at Gilbert White’s House between the 21st June and the 14th August when it will move onto Chawton House in Autumn. From barn owls
COMMANDO: THE INSIDE STORY OF BRITAIN’S ROYAL MARINES
On the 16th June TV's Monty Halls will be at Gilbert White's House & Gardens to talk about his new book and tv series Commando. 'A truly incredible collection of stories of true heroism.' - Bear Grylls Accompanying a 4-part BBC series, a character-led, all-access account of the work of