2022 Highlights

Back on the eve of 2020 there were high expectations of a roaring 20s, whilst 2020 and 2021 may not have shone quite so brightly, 2022 kept its promise and was filled with community joy! With the arrival of the first snowdrops, the year officially began with the volunteers’ thank

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The Festive Season is upon us!

With the festive season just around the corner, you can get into the yuletide spirit with lots of Christmassy events at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens! [Advent calendar and notecards produced by Art Angels Publishing, candles by St Eval, sparkling cyder by Gospel Green and knitted Ferrero Rocher characters by

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Lecture – ‘Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White & The Artists’ with Pallant House Gallery Director

“a book that elegantly blends art history and biographical detail with a visual valentine to the English countryside.” Simeon House, The Mail on Sunday   The Director of Pallant House Gallery, Simon Martin will be at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens on Tuesday November 15, at 7pm, to give a talk

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Drawn to Nature

We have opened our latest exhibition Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White & The Artists! Over the past 230 years artists have created a diversity of artworks inspired by the nature writings of Gilbert White. Running from now until the December 11, Gilbert White’s House will be displaying a selection of

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Gilbert White’s grandmother’s pride possession returns to Selborne

Gilbert White’s House & Gardens have announced some exciting new acquisitions to add to the Museum’s collection. The items bought at auction are all related to the White family and have made their way finally back to Selborne. Gilbert White (1720-1793) was a naturalist and writer who revolutionised the way

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From The Margins

Rachel Hudson to premiere new exhibition at Gilbert White’s House Four Marks based natural history illustrator Rachel Hudson will be premiering her exhibition ‘From the Margins’ at Gilbert White’s House between the 21st June and the 14th August when it will move onto Chawton House in Autumn. From barn owls

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COMMANDO: THE INSIDE STORY OF BRITAIN’S ROYAL MARINES

On the 16th June TV's Monty Halls will be at Gilbert White's House & Gardens to talk about his new book and tv series Commando. 'A truly incredible collection of stories of true heroism.' - Bear Grylls Accompanying a 4-part BBC series, a character-led, all-access account of the work of

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Unusual Plants Fair back for its 29th edition!

Enjoy the Unusual Plants Fair, at Gilbert White’s House & Gardens and treat your father or grandfather to plants, beer and a BBQ! This is the 29th edition of the Unusual Plants Fair being held over Father’s Day weekend - June 18-19.   Prepare to be dazzled by the wondrous

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Watching Narrowly

‘As to the short-winged soft-billed birds, which come trooping in such numbers in the spring, I am at a loss even what to suspect about them. I watched them narrowly this year, and saw them abound till about Michaelmas, when they appeared no longer.’ - Gilbert White (The Natural History

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The Field Studies Centre – the heart of outdoor learning

Whether it’s drizzling, a little chilly or a balmy Summer’s day, our education leaders, Fiona and Nina, are always out in the field, passing on their valuable knowledge and skills to the next generation of naturalists. Have you ever wondered what educational activities are offered at the Field Studies Centre

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