| Event type: | Outing |
| Date: | 30th July 2026 |
| Group: | Day Trips |
| Organiser: | |
| Cost: | £40 (coach and entrance, optional tours extra) |
| Booking: | Note that booking is required. |
The first coach outing that this u3a made was to Gilbert White's House in Selbourne, Sussex. That was nearly 40 years ago, so time for a return visit.
Gilbert White is considered by many to be Britain's first ecologist and he was a source of inspiration for Charles Darwin. As well as the house museum there are 25 acres of garden to explore.
The cost will be £40 for coach and entrance.
Garden Tour additional £5
With over twenty acres of ancient parkland and some five acres of restored gardens with a focus on 18th century planting, a garden tour is a fascinating way to learn about Gilbert White the Gardener and the plants and features described in his writings.
House Tour
Unfortunately they are not able to offer a house tour on the day of our visit. If you've already paid a refund of the £5 will be arranged.
There is an on site café and it's only a short walk to Selbourne village which has a church, museum and pub.
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| Chinnor Rugby Club | 08:45 |
| Town Centre (opposite Town Hall) | 08:50 |
| Tiddington Bus Stop (towards Wheatley) | 09:00 |
| Arrive Selbourne | 10:30 |
| Depart for Thame | 15:30 |


