Gilbert White's House & Gardens

Home of Gilbert White, 18th Century pioneering naturalist and writer. Also home of the Oates Collections.

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Chilly but enjoyable visit to @GilbertWhites - always nice to stroll around the gardens & grounds. Lovely #dogfriendly cafe as well, which always delivers good food.
#Selborne #GardenHistory
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Tomorrow is our Christmas Fair... maybe our favourite day of the year? 📷

We will be shopping, drinking mulled wine, wassailing and enjoying many more Christmas Traditions! 📷
Come and join us!

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Plant of the week 📷
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (purple sage).
Salvia officinalis was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. It has been grown for centuries in the Old World for its food and healing properties.

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It's national tree week! 📷
Find out what is happening near you here: https://t.co/nVsw6KBgMv

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Plant of the Week 📷
Common teasel or Dipsacus fullonum.
Did you know that goldfinches can often be found on teasels in autumn to 'teasing' the seeds from the tops.

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Plant of the week 🌱 On the arch going into the Naturalist's garden is the coral honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens. It's still flowering due to the mild weather.May 23rd, 1775 Dutch-honeysuckles in high bloom.

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Our Eco Light Festival can be a great experience for families with SEN. ✨ Go to our FB or Insta for more details or get in touch! [email protected]

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A brand new addition to the Eco Light Festival 📷
Starts on the 20th November, get your tickets here:

https://t.co/qr5sGaEJZg

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November 15, 1785 – We find several pheasants in our walks. The hills thro’ the fog appeared like vast mountains.

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Just under two weeks until our Eco Light Festival begins! Booking is essential so if you haven't already follow the link to get your tickets!

https://t.co/qr5sGaEc9I

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November 7, 1776 – The great fieldfare returns. Beetles abound every evening. Farmer Canning’s new barley-ricks smoke & ferment like hot-beds already.

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We are launching a seasonal series of Nature Talks in 2026! These will be online, one for each season of the year. Our Winter Talk is on the 20th January and our speaker will be Dr Kevin Butt, telling all about his fascinating study of the Earthworms in Gilbert's Garden! 🪱

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Plant of the week 🌱The purple crabapple Malus x purpura.

Found in the Herb garden.

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Yesterday was a special anniversary! On this day in 1758 Gilbert White made what is now his first surviving nature observation.

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Our last Tour Tuesday is 14th October!

Want to know more about the House and Gardens?

Join us on Tour Tuesday for an extra special experience.

🎟️https://t.co/KwHAucwN0L

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Our next Tour Tuesday is 14th October!

Want to know more about the House and Gardens?

Join us on Tour Tuesday for an extra special experience.

🎟️https://t.co/KwHAucwfbd

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Our next Tour Tuesday is 14th October!

Want to know more about the House and Gardens?

Join us on Tour Tuesday for an extra special experience.

🎟️https://t.co/KwHAucwfbd

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Quick! Early bird for booking the Eco Light Festival ends tomorrow! ✨ If you want to get a great choice of timings and a discount book NOW!

Eco Light Festival – Gilbert Whites House

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Heritage Open Day is on the Thursday 18th! 🏰 We will opening our doors for free all day! 🙌 Join in the evening for a free online talk about the architecture of the building. Tickets for the talk can be found here:

Gilbert White’s House through the ages – Gilbert Whites House

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September 12, 1775 – Put 50 fine bunches of grapes in crape bags to secure them from wasps.