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.
Gilbert White’s House & Garden
and The Oates Collection
Open six days a week from Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am – 4.30pm. From the 1st April we open until the slightly later time of 5.15pm.
Contact Details
Tel: 01420 511275 info@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Current Opening Times
From 18th February - 31st March we are open six days a week Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm. From the 1st April we open until the slightly later time of 5.15pm.
Hampshire Apple Cake
Just one of the delicious refreshments served in our elegantly restored dining room.
Latest News
Now, for the first time, we are publishing extracts of the Wakes Weeders’ Newsletters in our monthly gardening blog. These are, however, only extracts. For the full Weeders’ Newsletter, you will have come and help out in the garden!
Read More>>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