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Gilbert White's House & Garden and The Oates Collection
Historic house and over 20 acres of garden and parkland, home of the 18thC naturalist, Gilbert White, author of `The Natural History of Selborne'. Furnished rooms, original manuscript, beautifully embroidered bed hangings. Exhibitions of Frank Oates, Victorian explorer and Captain Laurence Oates, hero of Scott's ill-fated expedition to the South Pole.
Open Tuesday - Sunday 11am-5pm 1st January - 24th December.
PLUS Bank Holiday Mondays & Mondays in June, July & Aug.
Opening Times
Opening 1 Jan 2010 - 24 Dec 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | - Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
* Also open on Mondays in June, July and August
Prices
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 |
| Garden only | £5.00 |
| Child | £2.00 |
| Concession | £6.50 |
Awards
- Tourism South East Award - Tourism South East Member 2010
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket |
| Concession | £6.50 per ticket |
| Garden only | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child | £2.00 per ticket |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A3. Selborne is on the B3006 from Alton to the A3. The village car park is behind the Selborne Arms and to reach the house and museum, turn left on leaving the car park and continue along the High Street. The house is on the left-hand side.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Alton or Liss. Limited bus service or taxi, book return journey.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Toilets
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