Gilbert White's House & Gardens

Calling all teachers! 👩‍🏫

A Nature Connected Curriculum

A free workshop for KS1 & 2 Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants at Gilbert White Field Studies Centre.

Find out more:
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/a-natu...

Plant of the week 🍐

Pear 'Passe Crasane' found in the herb garden, it originates from Rouen in Frances and can often be found in gourmet menus!

This Saturday the 4th October is 'No Disposable Cup Day'.
Did you know that 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups are used in the UK each year which translates to approximately 7 million cups being discarded every single day.

#NoDisposableCupDay

Happy October 🍂
We have some exciting events coming up this month!

All out events can be found here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/events-grid/

Plant of the week 🌱

Found in the 6 Quarters this week, Aster (Michaelmas daisy).
Aug 30th, 1772

Mich. Daisy begins to blow.

Did you know that Selborne has two streams one that joins the Wey and the Thames and one that joins the Arun?

'At each end of the village, which runs from south-east to north-west, arises a small rivulet: that at the north-west end frequently fails; but the other is a fine perennial spring.'

New for 2025!

We are offering group discounts for our Eco Light Trail this year!
Perfect for societies looking for a new experience or a festive work trip with a difference!
We also have a youth group discount which could cover a Scout or Guiding group!
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/eco-li...

September 23, 1783 – Black snails lie out, & copulate. Vast swagging clouds.

Plant of the week 🌱
In the Six Quarters Hylotelephium 'Matrona' (sedum)
Did you know that Sedum was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, with 15 species.

70 Objects 70 Stories
Volunteer Christ Piper shares his favourite ecological memories of his time here at the museum!

A guide to hop picking at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens

Calling all aspiring marine biologists! 🐬
We are working with @marinelife1.bsky.social who are hosting Training on our site on the 11th October!
Sign up here: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Gil...

Quick! Early bird for booking the Eco Light Festival ends tomorrow! ✨

If you want to get a great choice of timings and a discount book NOW!

gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/eco-li...

Heritage Open Day is on the Thursday 18th! 🏰
We will opening our doors for free all day! 🙌
Plus you can join us in the evening for a free online talk about the architecture of the building.
Tickets for the talk can be found here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/gilber...

September 12, 1775 – Put 50 fine bunches of grapes in crape bags to secure them from wasps.

Int inside of the book on the right hand side is an black and white illustration of owls

The front cover of the book on a grey background. The cover has a blue nuthatch on it with a nut in its beak

Happy publication day to Jenny Uglow and the team at @faberbooks.bsky.social!
Available from all good book shops including ours!

We are looking for an Environmental Trustee to join our board. 🌱
For full details follow the link: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/opportunities/

September 3, 1775 – Great rain. Hops sadly washed. Destroyed the 26th wasps-nest, a vast colony.

Plant of the Week 🌱

Rosa villosa (the apple rose). It's Rosehip season here at Selborne. First described in 1753, it is native to Europe, where it is found in the central, southern and southeastern parts of the continent, including southwestern Russia.

It's September!

We are now closed on Mondays!

Our birthday is this week and our 70th anniversary exhibition begins today! 🥳

All our events can be found here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/events-grid/

Summer is drawing to a close. 🌻
From tomorrow (Sept 1) we will no longer be open on Mondays. Our opening hours will be Tues-Sun 10:30-16:30.
For those that prefer a quieter visit September is the perfect month to do so!

Tour Tuesday

Want to know more about the House and Gardens?

Join us on Tour Tuesday for an extra special experience.

Date: Tuesday 9th September

Times: 11:30 (Garden) 14:00 (House)

Volunteer Matthew Corser has been busy constructing a dead hedge to protect our growing trees.

Hear him talk about the process of creating them and learn more about how they deter the cheeky 🦌 local wildlife of Selborne!

#nature #trees #wildlife #deadhedge

Plant of the week 🌱
Callistephus chinensis (China aster) which can be found in the stable yard and around the house.

May 16th, 1793
Sowed-in the three-light annual frame African & French marigolds, China asters, pendulous Amaranths, Orange-gourds.

Thanks for visiting! We need to start a petition to the school! Our education programmes are great 😄

After a year in the making, our new bridge in the Naturalist’s Garden is open! 🌿 Volunteer Tom cut the green ribbon, welcoming visitors to get closer to the pond’s wildlife, from newts to dragonflies. 🪷 #GilbertWhite

Exhibition: 70 Objects 70 Stories

On the 6th September 1955 the Duke of Wellington opened ‘The Oates Memorial Library and Museum & The Gilbert White Museum’ to the public. 70 years later we are celebrating with an exhibition which tells the story of the last 70 years.

Plant of the week 🌱

Tanacetum vulgare (Tansy) found in the Herb Garden.
Did you know that Tansy is often used as an insect repellent?

In England tansy is placed on window sills to repel flies; sprigs are placed in bed linen to drive away pests, and it has been used as an ant repellent!

Wild Wednesday: River Dipping 💧

Find what lives in Oakhanger Stream

Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for children and their parents to experience local wildlife.

📆Date: 27th August 2025

August 15, 1775 – Dark & still. Some little farmers have finished wheat-harvest.