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Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum 
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Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum tel: 01420 511275 Area: Hampshire |
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| Visitor Information | www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk -- email: info {at} gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk |
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Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum |
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| Opening Days and Hours | |||
House, Garden, Parkland and facilities, 1st Jan - 28th Mar; Tues - Sun & BHs; 11am - 5pm. Last admissions 4.30pm |
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| Parties
/ Coaches: Yes |
Groups
/ Coaches need Appointment: Yes |
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House
Open for Viewing: Yes |
National
Garden Scheme days: No |
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| Best
Times of Year to Visit: Summer |
To
see: Plants of 18th century |
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| Admission Prices | |||
| Adult £7.50 Child 9under 16) £2; Over 60s £6.50; Garden only: £5; Groups (10+): Adult £5.50 |
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| 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 |
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| Garden Features | |||
| Over 20 acres of plants and garden features of the 18th century. | English Heritage Garden Grade: | ||
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| Description of Garden | Designer:
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| 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
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Restaurants: Gilbert White's Tea Parlour |
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| Inns & Pubs: Trooper Inn, Froxfield Green White Horse Inn, Priors Dean Hawkley Inn, Hawkley |
Villages / Towns
/ Sightseeing: Alton & Petersfield |
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  - Hampshire |
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