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Garden Name: Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum
Last Modified: 09/02/2010
Garden ID: 0031

pic: 0031x_gilbertwhitehouse.jpg

Owner: 
Address:
The Wakes
Selborne
Alton
Postcode: GU34 3JH
County: Hampshire

tel: 01420 511275
fax: 01420 511040
website: www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
email: info {at} gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

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

English Heritage Grade:


Opening Times:
House, Garden, Parkland and facilities, 1st Jan - 28th Mar; Tues - Sun & BHs; 11am - 5pm. Last admissions 4.30pm
30th Mar - 1st Oct; daily; 10.30am - 5.30pm

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
Summer

To see: 
Plants of 18th century

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: No
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: 

Admission Prices:
Adult £7.50 Child 9under 16) £2; Over 60s £6.50;
Garden only: £5;
Groups (10+): Adult £5.50

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: No
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: Yes

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


Designer: 
Description of Garden:
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: 
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.

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

Accomodation: 


Restaurants: 
Gilbert White's Tea Parlour

Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Alton & Petersfield