Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum

Welcome to Gilbert White's House & The Oates Museum website. Come and enjoy a special day out at this fascinating and most original museum commemorating important individuals in the exploration of the natural world, set in an historic village in beautiful countryside. Having paid admission,our guests are free to come and go as often as they please that day. View the House and Museum, go for a walk around the delightful gardens and through the Park to see the follies, take tea in the Parlour and shop in the old billiard room. Time and energy permitting, walk up the famous Gilbert White's Zigzag through the hanging beechwoods, return and tour the grounds. Or just sit and look at one of the most delightful views in the South of England.

The House and Grounds can be made available as a venue for special events, meetings, conferences or small social gatherings throughout the year. Please telephone to discuss possibilities.