The
Oates
Collection
The Oates Collection exhibits focus on the lives and adventures of two members of the Oates Family, both pioneers and explorers of the natural world.
Open six days a week Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am-5.15pm. We are also open on Bank Holidays. During July & August we are open seven days a week.

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GILBERT WHITE’S HOUSESee the house and find out about the life and work of “the man who got us all birdwatching”

GILBERT WHITE’S GARDENThe beautiful garden and park set under the famous Selborne Hanger – one of the best sites in England

THE OATES COLLECTIONSee the fascinating Antarctic exhibition dedicated to Captain Oates, who accompanied Captain Scott to the South Pole in 1912 ‘I am just going out now and I may be some time’

FIELD STUDIES CENTREExplore, investigate and celebrate life! Exciting courses and programmes, tailored for children, young people and adults in our seventeenth century barn in a beautiful setting

TEA PARLOUR & SHOPEnjoy delicious lunches and teas in our awarding-winning Tea Parlour and browse in our well-stocked Shop. Free entry to our shop and tea parlour.

EVENTSCourses, exhibitions, and special events plus facilities/site hire for conferences and celebrations

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9,788 mile Journey from the Antarctic…

Simnel Cake

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