Gilbert White House & Gardens – Timothy Tots Whatever the weather

28 April 2026 to 12 May 2026

11.am - 12 noon fortnightly on Tuesdays in term time to 11.am - 12 noon fortnightly on Tuesdays in term time

Timothy’s Tots: Whatever the Weather Join Timothy the Tortoise for our interactive preschool sessions connecting your child to nature and the changing seasons. Sessions include stories, songs, craft and sensory activities exploring Gilbert’s Garden and the Museum with a welcome from our puppet Timothy, Gilbert White’s pet tortoise.

Book in advance or pay on arrival at Reception.

£5 per child (pre-school age), accompanying adults are free!

We will be outside when the weather allows, so please bring wellies and coats.

Times: Sessions run from 11am-12 noon fortnightly on Tuesdays in term time.

Dates and Themes:

• 28th April- Wriggly Things

• 12th May- Whatever the Weather

• 2nd June- Growing Food

• 16th June- Flower Power

• 30th June- Butterflies

Details

Start: 28 April 2026
End: 12 May 2026

Location Details

Location 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/timothys-tots-whatever-the-weather/?event_date=2026-05-12
Organiser's Email marketing@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Organiser's Telephone 01420 511275

"The Downs...too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in happiness."