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
Autumn At Gilbert White’s House & Gardens
As the sun slips down the sky and the nights begin to draw in, a gentle breeze has blown out the headiness of Summer, replacing it with the calming rustle of Autumn. But don’t be fooled, this is a season scurrying with activity, not least at Gilbert White’s House &
Discovering the Moths of Selborne – Review of 2022
Discovering the Moths of Selborne - Review of 2022 Moths are sensitive indicators of the health of the natural environment and a vital part of the food chain; something which did not escape the attention of Gilbert White as early as the 18th Century. This year we continued our
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
Song and laughter for all, with outdoor performances!
This Summer, come with all the family for outdoor theatre in the gardens of Gilbert White’s house. ‘Summer Daze’ kicks off the season of entertainment with an ensemble of relaxing melodies, including Summertime, Valerie, and Here Comes The Sun. West End performers John Donovan and Alison Carter-Nesbitt bring an evening
Tap Room to be named after the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Gilbert White’s House & Gardens have announced that the new tap room due to open within the old Queen’s pub later in 2022 will be named ‘The Jubilee Tap’ in honour of this year’s celebration. It was announced earlier this year that the museum in Selborne was working alongside the
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