Georgian Fair
Gilbert White’s House & Garden
Date: 4th Aug 2018 - 5th Aug 2018
Time: 10:30-17:00
Price: Range from During the first weekend of August Gilbert White’s House and grounds will be transported through time to celebrate the reign of the Georges (1714 – 1830) and The Age of Enlightenment which inspired Gilbert White to write his famous book ‘ The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne’.
This event is the perfect antidote to our electronic age, celebrating the science, craft, food and entertainment of the Georgian period.
So come along and get involved!
Both days will be full of activities for all the family, with Georgian style entertainment and activities. Stalls demonstrating crafts and food making will be interspersed with various games science and leisure pastimes inspired by or practiced in the Georgian times.
Stool Ball . Regency Dancing . Ferret Racing . Falconry . Crafts and lots more…
Our Great Parlour Game, starting in Gilbert White’s Great Parlour, will guide you around the activities available at the fair picking up clues and secrets as you go.