Selborne Common
Selborne Common
Discover the magnificent beech woods and flower-filled meadows that inspired Gilbert White
We protect 267 acres of countryside around Selborne. The largest area, Selborne Common, lies on the hill to the west of the village, while the valley meadows and woodlands of the Lythes lie beyond St Marys Church to the east.
The Reverend Gilbert White (1720-1793) was a pioneering naturalist. For most of his life, he lived in a house in Selborne called ‘The wakes’. His book - The Natural History of Selborne - was published in 1789 and provided an invaluable record of the landscape and its wealth of wildlife , including descriptions of many now rare plants and animals.
Venue Category:
Parks and Gardens
Associated Organisation:
Activities provided:
Bird Watching
Environment
Gardens
Nature Trail
Science
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities:
No
Curriculum:
Science
Suitability:
Early Years (2-4)
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Selborne
Hampshire
GU34 3JR
Venue Contact Number:
01428 751338
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