Gilbert White's House & Gardens
@gilbertwhites.bsky.social
Home to the 18th Century Naturalist and the Oates Collections. Museum, Garden, Cafe, Brewery & Tap room.
Plant of the week! 🌱
This week's plant of the week is our gorgeous larch on Baker's Hill.
Did you know larch trees are one of the few deciduous conifers in the UK? 🍂
This week's plant of the week is our gorgeous larch on Baker's Hill.
Did you know larch trees are one of the few deciduous conifers in the UK? 🍂
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Plant of the week! 🌱
This week's plant of the week is our gorgeous larch on Baker's Hill.
Did you know larch trees are one of the few deciduous conifers in the UK? 🍂
This week's plant of the week is our gorgeous larch on Baker's Hill.
Did you know larch trees are one of the few deciduous conifers in the UK? 🍂
Just under two weeks until our Eco Light Festival begins!
Booking is essential so if you haven't already follow the link to get your tickets!
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/eco-li...
Booking is essential so if you haven't already follow the link to get your tickets!
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/eco-li...
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Just under two weeks until our Eco Light Festival begins!
Booking is essential so if you haven't already follow the link to get your tickets!
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/eco-li...
Booking is essential so if you haven't already follow the link to get your tickets!
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/eco-li...
November 7, 1776 – The great fieldfare returns. Beetles abound every evening. Farmer Canning’s new barley-ricks smoke & ferment like hot-beds already.
November 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
November 7, 1776 – The great fieldfare returns. Beetles abound every evening. Farmer Canning’s new barley-ricks smoke & ferment like hot-beds already.
We are launching a seasonal series of Nature Talks in 2026!
These will be online, one for each season of the year with a fabulous speaker.
Our Winter Talk is on the 20th January and our speaker will be Dr Kevin Butt, telling all about his fascinating study of the Earthworms in Gilbert's Garden! 🪱
These will be online, one for each season of the year with a fabulous speaker.
Our Winter Talk is on the 20th January and our speaker will be Dr Kevin Butt, telling all about his fascinating study of the Earthworms in Gilbert's Garden! 🪱
November 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We are launching a seasonal series of Nature Talks in 2026!
These will be online, one for each season of the year with a fabulous speaker.
Our Winter Talk is on the 20th January and our speaker will be Dr Kevin Butt, telling all about his fascinating study of the Earthworms in Gilbert's Garden! 🪱
These will be online, one for each season of the year with a fabulous speaker.
Our Winter Talk is on the 20th January and our speaker will be Dr Kevin Butt, telling all about his fascinating study of the Earthworms in Gilbert's Garden! 🪱
Plant of the week 🌱
The purple crabapple Malus x purpura. Found in the Herb garden.
The purple crabapple Malus x purpura. Found in the Herb garden.
November 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Plant of the week 🌱
The purple crabapple Malus x purpura. Found in the Herb garden.
The purple crabapple Malus x purpura. Found in the Herb garden.
Yesterday was a special anniversary!
On this day in 1758 Gilbert White made what is now his first surviving nature observation.
On this day in 1758 Gilbert White made what is now his first surviving nature observation.
November 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Yesterday was a special anniversary!
On this day in 1758 Gilbert White made what is now his first surviving nature observation.
On this day in 1758 Gilbert White made what is now his first surviving nature observation.
It's November! ✨
We are open for free today as it's photography day, so head down if you are free pop down!
We are looking forward to warm drinks in the café, bracing walks through autumn leaves and of course a visit to the museum!
We are open for free today as it's photography day, so head down if you are free pop down!
We are looking forward to warm drinks in the café, bracing walks through autumn leaves and of course a visit to the museum!
November 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
It's November! ✨
We are open for free today as it's photography day, so head down if you are free pop down!
We are looking forward to warm drinks in the café, bracing walks through autumn leaves and of course a visit to the museum!
We are open for free today as it's photography day, so head down if you are free pop down!
We are looking forward to warm drinks in the café, bracing walks through autumn leaves and of course a visit to the museum!
Happy Halloween 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃
A little reminder that from Saturday (Nov 1st) we will be closing at 16:00. 🌝
October 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A little reminder that from Saturday (Nov 1st) we will be closing at 16:00. 🌝
Plant of the Week 🌱
Found by the greenhouse is the medlar - Mespilus germanica.
(We have medlars out for sale in the stable yard)
Oct 30th, 1772
Grass grows. Medlars shaken off the tree by the wind.
Found by the greenhouse is the medlar - Mespilus germanica.
(We have medlars out for sale in the stable yard)
Oct 30th, 1772
Grass grows. Medlars shaken off the tree by the wind.
October 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Plant of the Week 🌱
Found by the greenhouse is the medlar - Mespilus germanica.
(We have medlars out for sale in the stable yard)
Oct 30th, 1772
Grass grows. Medlars shaken off the tree by the wind.
Found by the greenhouse is the medlar - Mespilus germanica.
(We have medlars out for sale in the stable yard)
Oct 30th, 1772
Grass grows. Medlars shaken off the tree by the wind.
October 25, 1775 – The arbutus casts it’s blossoms & discloses the rudiments of its fruit. In theses two instances fructification goes on the winter through. Three martins in the street. Gossamer on every bent.
October 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
October 25, 1775 – The arbutus casts it’s blossoms & discloses the rudiments of its fruit. In theses two instances fructification goes on the winter through. Three martins in the street. Gossamer on every bent.
Tonight is Water Night! 💧
An initiative from @waterwiseuk se challenging us all to turn off our taps for one night between 5pm and 10pm to tackle water scarcity, protect the environment, and inspire change across the UK.
Find out more: waterwise.org.uk/campaign/wat...
An initiative from @waterwiseuk se challenging us all to turn off our taps for one night between 5pm and 10pm to tackle water scarcity, protect the environment, and inspire change across the UK.
Find out more: waterwise.org.uk/campaign/wat...
October 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Tonight is Water Night! 💧
An initiative from @waterwiseuk se challenging us all to turn off our taps for one night between 5pm and 10pm to tackle water scarcity, protect the environment, and inspire change across the UK.
Find out more: waterwise.org.uk/campaign/wat...
An initiative from @waterwiseuk se challenging us all to turn off our taps for one night between 5pm and 10pm to tackle water scarcity, protect the environment, and inspire change across the UK.
Find out more: waterwise.org.uk/campaign/wat...
Half Term is nearly upon us!
🎃Our free Pumpkin trail starts from Saturday!
🕷Wild Wednesday is spider themed!
🦇And our Non-spooky twilight tales are all about bats!
📸We are open for free on the 1st for our photography day!
Find out more here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/events-grid/
🎃Our free Pumpkin trail starts from Saturday!
🕷Wild Wednesday is spider themed!
🦇And our Non-spooky twilight tales are all about bats!
📸We are open for free on the 1st for our photography day!
Find out more here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/events-grid/
October 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Half Term is nearly upon us!
🎃Our free Pumpkin trail starts from Saturday!
🕷Wild Wednesday is spider themed!
🦇And our Non-spooky twilight tales are all about bats!
📸We are open for free on the 1st for our photography day!
Find out more here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/events-grid/
🎃Our free Pumpkin trail starts from Saturday!
🕷Wild Wednesday is spider themed!
🦇And our Non-spooky twilight tales are all about bats!
📸We are open for free on the 1st for our photography day!
Find out more here: gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/events-grid/
Reposted by Gilbert White's House & Gardens
If you enjoyed listening to Jenny Uglow on BBC R4 Start the Week, please do visit us at Gilbert White’s Hampshire home @gilbertwhites.bsky.social for your own journey of discovery in his natural world & beautiful landscape.
'Gilbert White wanted to write about the life and conversation of animals.'
Listen to Jenny Uglow, author of A Year with Gilbert White: The First Great Nature Writer, on Start the Week today: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002l36k
Listen to Jenny Uglow, author of A Year with Gilbert White: The First Great Nature Writer, on Start the Week today: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002l36k
October 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
If you enjoyed listening to Jenny Uglow on BBC R4 Start the Week, please do visit us at Gilbert White’s Hampshire home @gilbertwhites.bsky.social for your own journey of discovery in his natural world & beautiful landscape.
October 21, 1775 – The storm on Thursday night tore all the remaining flowers to pieces. *With us the country people call coppices, or brush-wood, ris, or rice: now hris in Saxon signifies frondes, & is no doubt whence our provincial term originates.
October 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
October 21, 1775 – The storm on Thursday night tore all the remaining flowers to pieces. *With us the country people call coppices, or brush-wood, ris, or rice: now hris in Saxon signifies frondes, & is no doubt whence our provincial term originates.
Did you hear Jenny Uglow, the author of 'A Year with Gilbert White' on Radio 4's Start The Week this morning?
The discussion was on Maps and Gilbert White and will be on again at 9pm tonight or available on BBC Sounds.
The discussion was on Maps and Gilbert White and will be on again at 9pm tonight or available on BBC Sounds.
October 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Did you hear Jenny Uglow, the author of 'A Year with Gilbert White' on Radio 4's Start The Week this morning?
The discussion was on Maps and Gilbert White and will be on again at 9pm tonight or available on BBC Sounds.
The discussion was on Maps and Gilbert White and will be on again at 9pm tonight or available on BBC Sounds.
Plant of the week 🌱
Located by the historic fruit wall, the striking Nicandra physalode, also known as the Apple of Peru or Shoo-fly, adds a touch of South American flair to the 18th century English gardens.
Located by the historic fruit wall, the striking Nicandra physalode, also known as the Apple of Peru or Shoo-fly, adds a touch of South American flair to the 18th century English gardens.
October 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Plant of the week 🌱
Located by the historic fruit wall, the striking Nicandra physalode, also known as the Apple of Peru or Shoo-fly, adds a touch of South American flair to the 18th century English gardens.
Located by the historic fruit wall, the striking Nicandra physalode, also known as the Apple of Peru or Shoo-fly, adds a touch of South American flair to the 18th century English gardens.
Things are looking autumnal here at Gilbert White's House and Gardens. Golden leaves are sprinkled on the grass and paths. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes have sprouted too!
We thought we'd share some ideas of what you can do this autumn to connect with nature.
We thought we'd share some ideas of what you can do this autumn to connect with nature.
October 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Things are looking autumnal here at Gilbert White's House and Gardens. Golden leaves are sprinkled on the grass and paths. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes have sprouted too!
We thought we'd share some ideas of what you can do this autumn to connect with nature.
We thought we'd share some ideas of what you can do this autumn to connect with nature.
Twilight Tales 🦇
Stories, craft and a torch lit trail around the museum after hours.
This year our theme is bats!
Suitable for ages 4–11
👉https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/twilight-tales-2/...
Date: 30th October
Times: 4.30pm- 6pm
Price: £8 adult £5 child
Stories, craft and a torch lit trail around the museum after hours.
This year our theme is bats!
Suitable for ages 4–11
👉https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/twilight-tales-2/...
Date: 30th October
Times: 4.30pm- 6pm
Price: £8 adult £5 child
October 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Twilight Tales 🦇
Stories, craft and a torch lit trail around the museum after hours.
This year our theme is bats!
Suitable for ages 4–11
👉https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/twilight-tales-2/...
Date: 30th October
Times: 4.30pm- 6pm
Price: £8 adult £5 child
Stories, craft and a torch lit trail around the museum after hours.
This year our theme is bats!
Suitable for ages 4–11
👉https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/twilight-tales-2/...
Date: 30th October
Times: 4.30pm- 6pm
Price: £8 adult £5 child
We still have some stallholder availability for our Christmas Fair on the 6th December.
If you are interested please email events@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
If you are interested please email events@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We still have some stallholder availability for our Christmas Fair on the 6th December.
If you are interested please email events@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
If you are interested please email events@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Wild Wednesday: Spider Safari🕷
All things arachnid
Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for children and their parents to experience local wildlife.
Suitable for 5-11 year olds.
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/wild-w...
All things arachnid
Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for children and their parents to experience local wildlife.
Suitable for 5-11 year olds.
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/wild-w...
October 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Wild Wednesday: Spider Safari🕷
All things arachnid
Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for children and their parents to experience local wildlife.
Suitable for 5-11 year olds.
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/wild-w...
All things arachnid
Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for children and their parents to experience local wildlife.
Suitable for 5-11 year olds.
gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/wild-w...
Oct 11th, 1775
Lowered the flower-bank in the garden, & laid it on a gentle slope, & filled it with flowers of various sorts.
Lowered the flower-bank in the garden, & laid it on a gentle slope, & filled it with flowers of various sorts.
October 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Oct 11th, 1775
Lowered the flower-bank in the garden, & laid it on a gentle slope, & filled it with flowers of various sorts.
Lowered the flower-bank in the garden, & laid it on a gentle slope, & filled it with flowers of various sorts.
Pumpkin Trail 🎃
The pumpkin trail is back! Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes sizes and colours will be placed in some unusual places around our gardens this Autumn Half Term– collect your Pumpkin Spotters guide and see how many you can find!
The pumpkin trail is back! Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes sizes and colours will be placed in some unusual places around our gardens this Autumn Half Term– collect your Pumpkin Spotters guide and see how many you can find!
October 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Pumpkin Trail 🎃
The pumpkin trail is back! Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes sizes and colours will be placed in some unusual places around our gardens this Autumn Half Term– collect your Pumpkin Spotters guide and see how many you can find!
The pumpkin trail is back! Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes sizes and colours will be placed in some unusual places around our gardens this Autumn Half Term– collect your Pumpkin Spotters guide and see how many you can find!
It's World Mental Health Day this Friday.
In the UK, 1 in 4 adults experience a mental health problem each year.
To support your wellbeing on the 10th October, we’re offering:
One free tea or filter coffee when you bring a flask to the café
2 for 1 entry to our gardens
#WorldMentalHealthDay
In the UK, 1 in 4 adults experience a mental health problem each year.
To support your wellbeing on the 10th October, we’re offering:
One free tea or filter coffee when you bring a flask to the café
2 for 1 entry to our gardens
#WorldMentalHealthDay
October 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It's World Mental Health Day this Friday.
In the UK, 1 in 4 adults experience a mental health problem each year.
To support your wellbeing on the 10th October, we’re offering:
One free tea or filter coffee when you bring a flask to the café
2 for 1 entry to our gardens
#WorldMentalHealthDay
In the UK, 1 in 4 adults experience a mental health problem each year.
To support your wellbeing on the 10th October, we’re offering:
One free tea or filter coffee when you bring a flask to the café
2 for 1 entry to our gardens
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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...
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...
October 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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...
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...