Q:
How do I get free parking?
A:
As a visitor to Gilbert White's House & Gardens you can park in our car park (up behind Selborne Arms pub car park) and then come down to reception to show your admission ticket and then hand in your car registration to gain access to free parking.
Q:
Is the Oates collection part of the museum?
A:
There are exhibitions of the Oates collections on the second floor of the museum.
Q:
Is there food served on site?
A:
Yes, there is a cafe where you can purchase a variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, cakes and pastries and large and light lunches. Open between 9.30-4.30
There are vegan and gluten free options available.
Q:
How can I access the site by public transport?
A:
We are keen for our visitors to use more sustainable modes of transport, however we are in rural area so advise that anyone visiting us on public transport research their route before they set off.
Train
Our nearest train stations are Alton and Liss. Both have regular trains to and from London Waterloo, and bus and taxi links.
Bus
The 38 bus between Alton and Petersfield runs through Selborne, our nearest bus stop is the Selborne Arms. Please check before you travel as this bus service is limited.
Taxis
You can get a taxi from Alton, Liss or Petersfield. At Alton there is a taxi rank outside the train station and outside The Swan Hotel.
Q:
How accessible is the site and house?
A:
Visitors with disabilities are admitted at the standard rate, but on request the necessary accompanying carer, personal assistant or companion is given free entry.
The museum welcomes visitors with disabilities and we will do all that we can if any assistance is needed. Portable hearing loops are located where we offer video presentations. The ground floor of the house, the café and the Gift Shop have level or ramped access. The first floor, which houses the Oates Galleries and Gilbert White’s Bedchamber and Study, is only accessible via stairs: there is no lift. However, upon request you see a video that shows you the less accessible areas of the museum. There is also an audio descriptive tour of the house.
The car park entrance is a gravel path with a steady decline, and is difficult for those using mobility aids. We suggest the use of the High Street entrance which is level and paved, you are welcome to pull up to our High Street entrance to drop off.
Q:
How accessible is the garden?
A:
The garden is accessible on well-kept grass and paths specially laid with very shallow gravel. There are several wheelchair adapted picnic benches throughout the grounds. The parkland beyond the garden is sloping and laid to rough grass. The museum has a non-motorised wheelchair which visitors are free to borrow – just ask at Reception or call (01420) 511275 during opening hours to reserve a wheelchair for your visit.
Q:
Are dogs welcome?
A:
We welcome dogs on our site. Dogs are welcome on a lead in the grounds and in the right hand side of our café. Dogs are not permitted inside the house unless they are a service dog.
Q:
Do you have toilet and baby changing facilities?
A:
Located at the far end of the Discovery Room, including an accessible toilet and baby-changing facilities.
The are also toilets and a disabled toiled at the end of the cafe.
Q:
Do you have cloakroom and pushchair facilities?
A:
The Museum has a pushchair storage area behind Reception, to the right of the entrance.
To ensure the safety of our exhibits, visitors are not permitted to bring any large items, such as suitcases, scooters, fold-up bicycles and musical instruments into the galleries. Items may be left at Reception, at your own risk.
Q:
Are you open on Mondays?
A:
We are not open on Mondays except on bank holidays when we are open.
