Enjoy a day exploring the home of writer and naturalist Gilbert White for free!

Gilbert White (1720-1793) was a writer and naturalist whose work changed the way we look at the natural world. Explore his Hampshire home, beautiful garden, and brewhouse.

The site is also home to the Oates collections, which tell the stories of Frank Oates, a naturalist and explorer, and Captain Lawrence Oates, who reached the South Pole in 1912.

All this and a fabulous café are on site, too.

Event Times

Thursday 18 September: 10:30am - 4:30pm.

Booking Information

Pre-booking: Not required.

No need to come at 10:30 on the dot. We usually find on open days that we are the busiest first thing.

Accessibility Details

Please see our website for full accessibility information: https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/

Address & Directions

Our Car park is located behind the Selborne Arms Pub. If that car park is full use the overflow field on Gracious Street.

Telephone number on the day: +441420511275