Museums · South East England
Gilbert White's House
In or near Selborne.
Gilbert White's House — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Basher Eyre — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Alton · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gilbert White's House is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Gilbert White's House & Gardens is the former home of the naturalist Gilbert White, where visitors can explore his historic house and the extensive gardens designed according to his vision. The site also features the Oates collections, showcasing artifacts related to famous explorers.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Selborne Common SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gilbert White's House is a museum located in South-East England, postcode GU34. It is dedicated to the naturalist Gilbert White, showcasing his contributions to natural history. The house is set within extensive gardens that reflect his work and passion for nature.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0976, -0.9434
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- East Hampshire
- Parish
- Selborne
- Postcode
- GU34 3JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Alton — 6.3 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Sunday 10:30am–4:30pm
- Official site
- gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/329042232 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
The Wakes
Historic houses · 0.0 km
Plestor House
Historic houses · 0.0 km
Selborne War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Selborne
Towns & cities · 0.1 km
The Selborne Arms
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Selborne Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Newton Valence War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Noar Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Wick Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
St Leonard's Church, Hartley Mauditt
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Medieval settlement at Hartley Mauditt
Vineyards · 2.5 km
Deserted Medieval Village of Hartley Mauditt (site of)
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
The Wakes
The Wakes — Grade I listed building in East Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Plestor House
Plestor House — house in Selborne, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Selborne War Memorial
Selborne War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Towns & cities · South East England
Selborne
Selborne — village in East Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Selborne Arms
The Selborne Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Gilbert White's House
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 7
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Whitehill Park
Whitehill Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Alton House Hotel
Alton House Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Old Thorns Manor Hotel
Old Thorns Manor Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Selborne Arms
The Selborne Arms in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 6
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The 'Eight Bells' Public House
The 'Eight Bells' Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Harrow
The Harrow in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Hen And Chicken Public House
Hen And Chicken Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
More museums in this region
📷 5Museums · South East England
Coldrum Long Barrow
Coldrum Long Barrow — neolithic chambered long barrow near Trottiscliffe, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Guildford House
Guildford House — house in Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Huguenot Museum
Huguenot Museum — museum in Rochester, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Medway megaliths
Medway megaliths — group of long barrows in Kent, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilbert White's House?
- Gilbert White's House is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU34 3JH), in the parish of Selborne.
- What is Gilbert White's House?
- Gilbert White's House — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gilbert White's House?
- The nearest railway station is Alton, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU34 3JH.
- Is Gilbert White's House a protected site?
- Yes — Gilbert White's House is part of the Selborne Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Gilbert White's House?
- The nearest railway station is Alton, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU34 3JH.