Gilbert's Garden: Kitchen Garden Harvest Day
Gilbert's Garden hosts Kitchen Garden Harvest Day. The event features gathering heritage vegetables, cleaning them, and preparing them for the café kitchen. The garden team will share information on traditional vegetable growing and seasonal garden upkeep.
What to Expect
Harvesting heritage vegetables for the on-site cafe
Event Details
Duration
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Gilbert White's House
Food & Drink
Café serves non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, cakes, pastries, and lunches. Vegan and gluten-free options available on request.
Local Insight & Ratings
Scare Factor
Family Friendly
Best For
Gardening enthusiasts, families, history buffs
Vibe
Educational, peaceful, community-oriented
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Medium
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free with garden or full admission – Get tickets
- Parking: Free parking is available for visitors during opening hours in the car park behind the Selborne Arms pub (GU34 3BN). Visitors must register their number plate at reception, the café, or the Field Studies Centre. Parking charges apply out of hours.
- Accessibility: The ground floor of the house, café, and gift shop are accessible. The second floor has stairs. The garden is accessible on well-kept grass and paths. Wheelchair adapted picnic benches are available. A non-motorised wheelchair can be borrowed. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available. One accompanying carer admitted free.
- Pets: Dogs welcome on lead in grounds and cafe, service animals only in house
Tips & Advice
- Arrive early to chat with the kitchen garden team, as they may be busy with harvesting tasks throughout the day.
- Consider visiting the on-site café after your garden exploration to sample dishes potentially made with the harvested produce.
- Check the Gilbert White's House website for any specific tools or items they recommend visitors bring to observe the harvest process.
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking in gardens, as you'll be exploring the kitchen garden area.
- If you're interested in traditional growing methods, prepare a few questions in advance to ask the kitchen garden team.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access free parking?
Free parking is available for visitors during opening hours in the car park behind the Selborne Arms pub (GU34 3BN). You must register your car registration at reception, the café, or the Field Studies Centre.
What are the opening times?
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm (or 4:00 pm in winter). The café hours vary slightly by season.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes, dogs are welcome on a lead in the grounds and café. They are not permitted inside the house unless they are service animals.
What food options are available?
The café serves a variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, cakes, pastries, and light lunches. Vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request.
How accessible is the site?
The ground floor of the house, café, and gift shop are accessible. The garden has accessible paths. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available. One accompanying carer is admitted free of charge.
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