House, Gardens & Cafe Open Tuesday - Sunday 10.30 - 17.00

Dreaming of a Gilbert White Christmas.

It’s Christmas time at Gilbert White’s House and we are gearing up for a very festive December! Here’s what we have coming up!

1. Mulled Wine Weekend

mulled wine weekend
If you haven’t been to one of our Mulled Wine Weekends, where have you been! A free weekend of Christmas entertainment, Christmas traditions such as Wassailing, great festive food and of course Mulled Wine! Come along and join us this weekend (1st & 2nd December) from 10:30 until 4:30.

2. Christmas Crafts


Want to make your own Christmas decorations? We have a few more Christmas craft session running up to the 10th December!

3. Christmas in Selborne


On the 1st December the village of Selborne will be embracing the festive spirit from 4pm-8pm! We will be celebrating with a late night shop opening!

4. Decorations

christmas in selborne in the 18th century
Our Christmas decorations are always spectacular! They will be up from the 1st December.

5. Christmas Cinema


We will be showing The Muppets Christmas Carol at the Field Studies Centre! A Festive Favourite and a great family afternoon out!

6. Festive Afternoon Tea


During December treat yourself to a festive afternoon tea, featuring a selection of seasonal sandwiches including Turkey & Brie. Scones with clotted cream and jam, Mince Pies and Christmas Cake.

7. Christmas Shopping


Our shop is crammed with one of a kind gifts for all your friends and family!

8. Opening Times

christmas in selborne in the 18th century
We are open Tuesday- Sunday 10:30-4:30 all the way up to 2pm on Christmas Eve! We reopen on the 4th January Fri-Sun 10:30-4:30.