Museums & Galleries · Chichester
Gilbert White's House
📍 GU34 3JH
Photo: Stephjeb (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore Gilbert White's historic house and museum
- See the Oates Collections on southern Africa and polar exploration
- Wander 25 acres of garden restored to White's designs
- Visit the on-site brewery and Jubilee Tap
- Join Forest Bathing nature connection sessions in the garden
Gilbert White's House in Selborne, Hampshire, is the former home of pioneering naturalist Gilbert White, author of The Natural History of Selborne. You can explore his house and museum, discover the Oates Collections relating to explorers Frank and Lawrence Oates, and wander 25 acres of garden and parkland restored to his original designs. There's also a cafe, brewery and the Jubilee Tap on site. It suits families, nature lovers and those interested in history, with good access for the less mobile. You can even stay overnight in Stable Yard Cottage within the grounds. For a wider stay, BritStays lists 13 bookable places within 5 miles, with Alton station 3.9 miles away for those arriving by train.
Practical details
- Open
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30-16:30
- Parking
- Free parking during opening hours if you register your number plate
- Accessibility
- Access is good for the less mobile
- Booking
- A cottage stay on site is bookable via Cottages.com
- Dogs
- Dogs are welcome free of charge at Stable Yard Cottage
From the attraction's own website on 21 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Gift Shop
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🚆 Or come by train
- Alton 3.9 miles
- Liss 4.3 miles
- Petersfield 6.3 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page