Visit to Gilbert White and the Oates collection

Something for all the family. Join us for a visit to the Gilbert White and the Oates collection.

Over 250 years ago Selborne and its surrounding landscape inspired Gilbert White’s life-long investigation of the natural world, culminating in his world-famous book The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne. The exhibition tells the Gilbert White’s story within the walls of his family home and his unique 18th century garden.

The Oates Collection exhibits focus on the lives and adventures of two members of the Oates Family, both pioneers and explorers of the natural world.

Frank Oates, uncle of Captain Lawrence Oates, is the third of the explorers of the natural world commemorated at Selborne. Like other members of the Oates family, Frank liked a challenge. “I like anything,” he once said, “that seems difficult of attainment”. He was the classic Victorian gentleman amateur who managed to make a real contribution to science.

Captain Lawrence Oates is best remembered as the brave Antarctic hero who was chosen to be part of Captain Robert Scott’s team to undertake the epic journey of discovery to the South Pole 1911-12

Admission: Adults £9.50, Conces £8.50. Tickets last for 12 months.

Arrive at 11:00 there is plenty of parking, and a brand new cafe in the new Stable Yard.