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

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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

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Migrant Journeys

Migrant Journeys is a project funded by the Royal Society’s Places of Science grant about the movement of insects, birds and people across the globe. Working with the charity The Rural Refugee Network we invited a group of young men to our site who had come to Britain as migrants.

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August Offer!

Our August offers give families staying locally this summer a chance to explore the house and gardens at 1/2 price. The offer covers up to two adults and three children. Any extra family members will have to pay full price. The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any offers

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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