Historic houses · South East England
The Wakes
In or near Selborne.
The Wakes — Grade I listed building in East Hampshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alton · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Wakes is a historic house in Hampshire, South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the East Hampshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Alton, about 6.3 km away. Postcode area GU34.
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Official information
Gilbert White's House & Gardens is the historic home of the naturalist Gilbert White, featuring 25 acres of beautifully restored gardens. Visitors can explore the house, which includes the Oates collections, showcasing items related to exploration and natural history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Selborne Common SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Wakes is a Grade I listed historic house located in Selborne, Hampshire, South-East England. It is situated within the Selborne Common Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The property is noted for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- 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 10:30-16:30
- Official site
- gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528329 (CC0)
- commons: Gilbert White Museum and Flat.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Wakes?
- The Wakes is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU34 3JH), in the parish of Selborne.
- What is The Wakes?
- The Wakes — Grade I listed building in East Hampshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Wakes?
- The nearest railway station is Alton, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU34 3JH.
- Is The Wakes a listed building?
- The Wakes is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Wakes a protected site?
- Yes — The Wakes is part of the Selborne Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Wakes?
- The nearest railway station is Alton, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU34 3JH.