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Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum

Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum
The Wakes
Selborne
Alton
GU34 3JH

tel: 01420 511275
fax: 01420 511040

Area: Hampshire
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Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum -- Hampshire

Visitor Information

www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

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Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum
Hampshire
All details updated* as of: 22/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

House, Garden, Parkland and facilities, 1st Jan - 31st May; Tues - Sun & BHs; 11am - 5pm. Last admissions 4.30pm
1st June - 31st Aug; daily; 11am - 5pm
1st Sept - 23rd Dec; Tues - Sun & BHs; 11am - 5pm;

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: Yes

National Garden Scheme days: No

Best Times of Year to Visit:
Summer

To see:
Plants of 18th century

Admission Prices

Adult £6.50; Child Free; Over 60s £5.50;
Garden only: £4;
Groups: Adult £5; Child £3.50; Over 60s £5;

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: No

Dogs Allowed: No
On Lead only: No
Special Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Limited facilities for disabled.
For special events - see own website - www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/pdfs/Events_List_2007.pdf

Garden Features

Over 20 acres of plants and garden features of the 18th century.

English Heritage Garden Grade:

National Collection:

Description of Garden

Designer:

The garden is well documented by the naturalist, Gilbert White, author of the famous 'Natural History of Selborne'. Restoration to its 18th century form is nearly complete with the features he described and plants of his time displayed in 'Six Quarters'; Naturalists' garden and vegetable garden. Interesting 'quincunx', comprising a layout of five cypress trees on a mound which replicates that originally devised by White. A revolving 'Wine Pipe' overlooks the miniature landscape garden and magnificent beech-clad Hanger. There is a good selection of unusual plants for sale.

History of Garden

The garden has been restored to resemble how it was in the Rev. Gilbert White's day (1720-1793) with features and plants of the eighteenth century.

Nearby Hampshire Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:

Restaurants:
Gilbert White's Tea Parlour

Inns & Pubs:
Trooper Inn, Froxfield Green
White Horse Inn, Priors Dean
Hawkley Inn, Hawkley

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
Alton & Petersfield

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*Information Updates
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(Most recently requested in Jan - Feb 2008)

The garden information above was last updated on 22/02/2008

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