Gilbert White’s House and Gardens – Wild Wednesday – Flower Families: An introduction to wildflower identification in our garden and meadows

27 May 2026

11.00am to 12.00pm, or 2.00pm to 3.00pm to 12.00pm and 3.00pm

Wild Wednesday – Flower Families: An introduction to wildflower identification in our garden and meadows Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for families to experience local wildlife.

Using the range of habitats at our site, each day has a different theme to introduce the creatures large and small who live alongside us all the time.

We focus on the joy that experiencing nature brings, with a little bit of learning along the way.

We hope you will come away with the curiosity to go exploring in your own local area and find out more!

Sessions go ahead whatever the weather, but some activities may be adapted or moved indoors according to conditions.

Please come dressed for the weather.

Price: £5 adults £3 children (no museum admission ticket required) Minimum one adult to every 3 children.

Details

Start: 27 May 2026
End: 27 May 2026

Location Details

Location Venue: Gilbert White Field Studies Centre located at: Gilberts White’s House & Gardens, High Street, Selbourne, Hampshire Gilbert White’s House and Gardens is nestled in Selborne, Hampshire in the heart of the South Downs countryside. It was once home to pioneering naturalist and father of Ecology, Gilbert White. Visitors can explore up to 30 acres of open land and gorgeous 18th century gardens as well as the 18th century house.
Postcode GU34 3JH
Directions

Finding Us: How to find us information: https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/how-to-find-us/ For those coming by car, use the car park behind the Selborne Arms pub GU34 3BN. Selborne is on the B3006 which is accessible via the A31 and the A3. What 3 Words: • Car Park: ///signified.strapped.shovels • Museum Entrance: ///venturing.region.heat • White’s Cafe: ///flags.momentous.delight • Field Studies Centre (Barn): ///bonfires.dentistry.sandwich • Other forms of transport to get here: By Bus The 38 bus between Alton and Petersfield runs through Selborne, our nearest bus stop is the Selborne Arms. Please always check before you travel as timings may change. By Train Our nearest train stations are Alton and Liss. Both have regular trains to and from London Waterloo, as well as bus links to Selborne. There are many footpaths linking Selborne with nearby towns and villages. Look out for the Hangers Way which links Selborne with Alton and Petersfield. Find out more here: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/hangersway

Organiser Details

Organiser's Name Kimberley James
Organiser's Website https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-flower-families-an-introduction-to-wildflower-identification-in-our-garden-and-meadow/?event_date=2026-05-27
Organiser's Email marketing@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Organiser's Telephone 01420 511275

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