Gilbert White's House and Garden
Selborne, East Hampshire
The house and garden of the naturalist Gilbert White, set in the village of Selborne. The garden is an RHS partner garden.
Highlights
- House and garden of the naturalist Gilbert White
- RHS partner garden
- Cafe open Tuesday to Sunday
Good to know
- RHS members can visit the garden free on Tuesdays to Thursdays, with an extra £5 to include the house
- Vouchers and membership cards must be shown in person at the front desk, and cannot be pre-booked
Getting there
Gilbert White's House and Garden, The Wakes, High Street, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JHParking: Check the official how-to-find-us page before travelling.
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What's on at Gilbert White's House and Garden
Museum by Moonlight: Penguin Light Trail at Gilbert White's House
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.
A Gilbert White Christmas
A day of 18th century Christmas customs at the Selborne home of naturalist Gilbert White, with a mummers' play in the Great Parlour, wassailing in the orchard and choral music. The house is decorated for the season.
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