Gilbert White's House & Gardens

Gilbert White's House & Gardens Home and gardens of Gilbert White, the 18th Century pioneer naturalist and writer. Also home of the Oates Collections.

Come and enjoy a special day out at this fascinating and most original museum commemorating important individuals in the exploration of the natural world, set in an historic village in beautiful countryside. Having paid admission,our guests are free to come and go as often as they please that day. View the House and Museum, go for a walk around the delightful gardens and through the Park to see th

e follies, take tea in the Parlour and shop in the old billiard room. Time and energy permitting, walk up the famous Gilbert White’s Zigzag through the hanging beechwoods, return and tour the grounds. Or just sit and look at one of the most delightful views in the South of England. Opening Times 2021

Lockdown Gardens Open Tues-Sun 10:30-16:30
Museum re-opening 18th May 2021

Admission Charges

Adult £12.00
Concession £11.00
Under 16 £4.00
Under 5 Free
Family Ticket (2A + 3C) £25.00
Pre-booked group of 10 or more £9.00
Garden Only £8.00

Thank you so much to Helen Hutchings Cox | Food & flowers 🌿 who kindly agreed to pick our ! 🏆Helen loved display full ...
13/06/2026

Thank you so much to Helen Hutchings Cox | Food & flowers 🌿 who kindly agreed to pick our ! 🏆

Helen loved display full of colourful beautiful plants, and before we could even hand out the certificate Leesa was almost sold out of some of her plants, so our visitors must have agreed too! 🌼🌸

Lots of plants to buy still today and we will be restocked and ready for tomorrow too! 🪴

12/06/2026

Tomorrow and Sunday we host the best nurseries in the area for our annual Plant Fair.

And the sun looks to shine on us! ☀️

Come along and join us for a wonderful day out. Tickets are £2 cheaper when you buy online in advance. Head to our website this evening and grab yours!

11/06/2026

🌿 A neat garden edge never goes out of style.

In this video, we're taking a closer look at a traditional edge cutter—an essential tool for creating crisp, clean borders long before powered garden tools existed.


10/06/2026

Be more Gilbert this June 🐦‍⬛

Good news for plant lovers – the forecast is looking bright! ☀️Join us this weekend at the Plant Fair at Gilbert White’s...
10/06/2026

Good news for plant lovers – the forecast is looking bright! ☀️

Join us this weekend at the Plant Fair at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens for a wonderful day of gardening inspiration, specialist growers, beautiful plants, and expert advice.

Sunshine expected!

🏷️ Book in advance on our website for £2 OFF ENTRY.

https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/plants-fair/?event_date=2026-06-13

09/06/2026

🌿 Gardening tools weren't just made to work—they were made to be beautiful.

From elegant wooden handles to carefully forged metalwork, these heritage tools reflect a time when craftsmanship mattered as much as practicality.

June couldn't go by without roses being 🌱plant of the week 🌱But so many to use from in Gilbert's Garden! Here are: Rosa ...
08/06/2026

June couldn't go by without roses being 🌱plant of the week 🌱

But so many to use from in Gilbert's Garden!

Here are:

Rosa gallica 'Versicolor'
Rose 'Rambling Rector
Rosa x damascena 'Kazanlik'

08/06/2026

The weather doesn't have to be perfect for nature to be beautiful 🌧️

🌿 Just one week to go until our annual Plants Fair at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens! Join us on Saturday 13th and Sund...
05/06/2026

🌿 Just one week to go until our annual Plants Fair at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens!

Join us on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June for a wonderful weekend celebrating all things gardening. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a plant collector, or simply looking for a lovely day out, there's something for everyone.

🌱 Browse a fantastic selection of plants from specialist nurseries and growers
🌱 Chat with gardening experts and pick up tips
🌱 Explore Gilbert's beautiful gardens

We can't wait to welcome you.
https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/plants-fair/?event_date=2026-06-13

Book in advance or buy tickets on the door. (Free for our members!)

Make hay while the sun shines! Or so they say! And there was a break in the rain today. Volunteers and staff have been u...
05/06/2026

Make hay while the sun shines! Or so they say! And there was a break in the rain today.

Volunteers and staff have been using traditional wooden rakes to clear a section of the meadow. We recreated the scene painted in the 1770s by SH Grimm.

We would love to thank the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust whose generosity allowed us to buy traditional equipment.

Address

High Street
Selborne
GU343JH

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441420511275

Website

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