‘A New Natural History of Selborne’ – Selborne Landscape Partnership’s Landmark Report
Photo credit: Amelia GWCT student ‘Dear Sir,—I heard many birds of several species sing last year after Midsummer, enough to prove that the summer solstice is not the period that puts a stop to the music of the woods. The yellowhammer no doubt persists with more steadiness than any other’
The Feminine Monarchie
2023 marks the 400th anniversary of the 2nd edition of Charles Butler’s The Feminine Monarchie. Butler was a parson, grammatist, logician and is known as the father of Bee Keeping and the great great uncle of Gilbert White! Our latest display in the long corridor is a celebration of Charles Butler’s
What’s on this Half Term
Could this be our busiest half term yet? It's a definite maybe! Here is what we have got on! Starting off strong on the 11th & 12th February with our annual Snowdrop Weekend. For one weekend only enjoy half price entry to enjoy the coming of Spring. Our
Antarctic Talk Series 2023
The Events Team have done a fantastic job at bringing together cutting-edge Antarctic research and current day ties to the lionised Antarctic explorers. So, as the frosts harden the ground, and there’s a whisper of snow amongst the cold air, it’s the perfect time of year for the Antarctic Talk
Frank Oates & King Lobengula: Encounter on the frontier of empire
A new temporary exhibition is open at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens. Entitled Frank Oates & King Lobengula: Encounter on the frontier of empire, the exhibition tells the story of Frank Oates the naturalist and explorer and King Lobengula, sovereign of the Ndebele nation when they meet in September 1873.
The first pint is pulled at the new Jubilee Tap
The Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire pulled the first official pint of the Jubilee Tap marking the opening of the new Selborne tap room. In a time of closures for a many pubs and breweries the Jubilee Tap is a success story of community spirit. The Gilbert White Brewery which brews
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
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
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
Autumn At Gilbert White’s House & Gardens
As the sun slips down the sky and the nights begin to draw in, a gentle breeze has blown out the headiness of Summer, replacing it with the calming rustle of Autumn. But don’t be fooled, this is a season scurrying with activity, not least at Gilbert White’s House &