About Gilbert White’s House & Garden
Discover Gilbert White’s House and Garden situated in the beautiful village of Selborne, Hampshire. A tribute to Gilbert White and his ground-breaking work, the House and Garden celebrate the life and success of Gilbert White, author of The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, published in 1789.
Commonly known as the Father of Ecology, Gilbert White was a clergyman, writer and naturalist. His famous book has been in print for over 230 years and is the 4th most published English text. White is also credited with a number of other significant discoveries including the harvest mouse, noctule bat and chiff chaff.
Visit today to explore Gilbert White’s House and Garden, to see his story bought to life.
The House
Standing as a testament to Gilbert White’s legacy, the House known as “the Wakes” was first built in the 17th Century and has been expanded over the years. Each room has been carefully restored to match the descriptions from White’s correspondence. It also features family portraits, embroidered bed hangings from his aunts and the chair Gilbert White used at Oriel College.
Gilbert White and the Oates Collections
| 2 January – 31 March | Tuesday – Sunday | 10.30am – 4.30pm |
| 1 April – 30 June | Tuesday – Sunday | 10.30am – 5.00pm |
| 1 July – 30 September | Monday – Sunday | 10.30am – 5.00pm |
| 1 October – 31 October | Tuesday – Sunday | 10.30am – 5.00pm |
| 1 Nov – 31 December | Tuesday – Sunday | 10.30am – 4.30pm |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday | 10.30am – 3.00pm |
Tap Room opening times: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5.30pm-9pm, last orders 8.30pm.
Adult full entry: £19.50
Concessions full entry (students and over 60): £18:50
Child full entry (Under 16 – under 5’s go free): £7.50
Family (2 adult and up to 3 children): £39.50
Family (1 adult and up to 3 children): £32.50
Garden only: £13.50
These tickets are valid for one year from the date of purchase, excluding special event days. On your return please present your ticket along with a form of ID. There are also special rates under the membership scheme and for groups.
