Museum by Moonlight: Penguin Light Trail at Gilbert White's House

Gilbert White's House and Gardens, Selborne · 3 December to 22 December 2026

An Antarctic-themed evening trail through the museum that holds the Oates collections, followed by an outdoor lights trail with glowing penguins and a giant moon. Children can dress as explorers, step into a real Antarctic tent and make constellation crafts.

Highlights

• Captain Oates Gallery and the story of Scott's expedition
• Dress up and step inside a real Antarctic tent
• Torch-lit search for secrets in the museum
• Outdoor lights designed to disturb wildlife as little as possible

Good to know

• Much of the trail is indoors, so it works in most weather
• In high winds parts of the outdoor trail may change
• Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled
• Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes; the café is open until 8.15pm

Getting there