Gilbert White’s House & Garden and The Oates Collection is delighted to be able to offer two rooms within the 18th century house, once the home of Rev. Gilbert White (1720-1793), for corporate or private events.  Set in the heart of the pretty village of Selborne, we offer a unique and charming setting for conferences, meetings, presentations and training sessions. We are only 5 miles from Alton, an hour from Waterloo by train, and ideally located between the A3 and A31.

The Gilbert White Room can comfortably seat approx. 16 delegates boardroom or theatre-style, and affords beautiful views of the village.

The Oates Room affords wonderful views across the garden, and the famous beech-clad ‘Hanger’. It seats 16 delegates boardroom or theatre style, and boasts a large flat-screen monitor for powerpoint or similar presentations.

Flip chart, screen, laptop, data projector and stationery are available for use in both rooms.

Our Day Delegate rate is £35 per delegate to include:

•        Coffee & homemade shortbread on arrival
•        Cordials & water in room throughout the event
•        Morning coffee & homemade shortbread
•        Sandwich & quiche lunch with fresh fruit
•        Coffee / tea
•        Afternoon tea & homemade cake
•        Room hire

Please note that both rooms are on the first floor of the house with staircase-only access.

The Gilbert White Field Studies Centre

Our beautifully restored 16^th century barn houses our education department, but is available year-round for larger conferences, lectures or meetings, both daytime or evening.

With uninterrupted views of the Great Mead and the ‘Hanger’ form the large glass barn doors, excellent facilities and on-site parking, it is the ideal venue in the heart of the South Downs and seats up to 70 delegates theatre style with additional space for break-away discussions groups.

Flip chart, screens, laptop, data projector and stationary are available.

Tea and coffee with homemade shortbread can be made available.  Freshly made sandwich buffet can be provided by prior arrangement.

Please contact Miriam Tong, General Manager, for hire rates, dates available and to discuss requirements.
01420 511275 or miriamtong@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

“Delegates at our tourism conference last month were delighted with the Gilbert White Field Studies Centre. It made an ideal venue, helping to ensure an inspiring event, since it is not a featureless event space but a beautifully restored barn.

Organisation for the event was superb, and staff could not have been more helpful in making sure everything ran smoothly. Catering from the Gilbert White tea parlour was of a very high standard. The space has been well designed, so would be suitable for a variety of events – it certainly makes an excellent conference venue.”

Debbie Vodden – Economic Development Officer
East Hampshire District Council

February 2011