Discovering the Moths of Selborne – Review of 2022
Discovering the Moths of Selborne - Review of 2022 Moths are sensitive indicators of the health of the natural environment and a vital part of the food chain; something which did not escape the attention of Gilbert White as early as the 18th Century. This year we continued our
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
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
Song and laughter for all, with outdoor performances!
This Summer, come with all the family for outdoor theatre in the gardens of Gilbert White’s house. ‘Summer Daze’ kicks off the season of entertainment with an ensemble of relaxing melodies, including Summertime, Valerie, and Here Comes The Sun. West End performers John Donovan and Alison Carter-Nesbitt bring an evening
Tap Room to be named after the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Gilbert White’s House & Gardens have announced that the new tap room due to open within the old Queen’s pub later in 2022 will be named ‘The Jubilee Tap’ in honour of this year’s celebration. It was announced earlier this year that the museum in Selborne was working alongside the
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
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
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
A chance to get closer to the natural world – at Nature Day
A chance to get closer to the natural world – at Nature Day Reconnect with the natural world at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens’ annual Nature Day on May 15. We are hosting a range of interactive family activities throughout the day, that will bring you closer to our native
Gilbert White plan for Tap Room
Gilbert White’s House & Gardens has announced plans to work with the Derek Warwick Developments to open a Tap Room in a section of the historic building later in the year. The Queens, which had been a public house for centuries closed in 2016 and has been empty for six