Former residence & garden of an 18th-century naturalist, now a museum of renowned British explorers. Summary via Google
About White's Café
White's Café occupies the former residence of an 18th-century naturalist in Selborne, now a museum. The café serves coffee, tea and cakes, with a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Children are well catered for.
The setting combines access to the house and gardens with a refreshment stop; visitors often remark on the quality of the coffee and cakes available, and the helpfulness of staff.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
What's nearby
- Selborne Pottery next door
- St. Mary’s Church, Selborne next door
- Gilbert White Field Study Centre next door
- Selborne Church of England Primary School 150m away
- The Selborne Arms 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Visitors say this museum and gardens offers interesting historical documents and artifacts, with the house and gardens being beautiful and larger than expected. They also highlight the cafe's very good coffee, tea, and cakes, and appreciate the friendly and welcoming staff.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (259 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Hampshire
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.