Gilbert White's House & Gardens

This charming 18th century house in the heart of the village of Selborne was the home of the Rev. Gilbert White.

Anyone who has read his 'Natural History of Selborne' will be fascinated by the house and garden where Gilbert White lived for most of his life. The garden is being carefully restored to resemble as closely as possible Gilbert White's original garden.

The wooden ha-ha, the 'quincunx' and the 'six quarters' (beds which display the plants he described) have already been established. Other features include a superb laburnam arch, topieary and a fragrant herb garden.

Many of the plants Gilbert White loved are still grown here and some of these are on sale.

Refreshments in the tea parlour include 18th century fare.

The Wakes is also associated with Captain Oates.

Today the house is owned by the Oates Memorial Trust and there is a museum devoted to the Antarctic explorer.