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Gilbert White and his ContextsLocation, Travel, and Accommodation
Location
The conference will be held at the Gilbert White House and Gardens in Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH, UK. Selborne is a small village approximately 50 miles (80 km) SW of London.
Travel
Selborne is a small village and is not well-served by public transport. We will make available a private conference bus to and from Selborne and hotels and the railway station in Alton. More information about this bus service times and locations will be posted closer to the time.
Train: The nearest train stations are Alton, Petersfield, and Liss. There are regular trains to and from London Waterloo at Alton. Trains from Petersfield and Liss run to London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour. There are bus and taxi links from Alton and Petersfield.
Bus: The 38 bus between Alton and Petersfield runs through Selborne. Please check before you travel as this bus service is very limited. Current Timetable
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. We will post numbers and websites of local taxi firms closer to the time.
Car: Free parking will be available. The car park is behind the Selborne Arms pub car park. The postcode for SatNav is GU34 3BN.
Accommodation
There are several hotels and guesthouses in Alton and Petersfield, as well as a small number in nearby villages.
The conference organisers and keynote speakers are staying at the Alton House Hotel. The shuttle bus will depart from and return to the Alton House Hotel. At the time of writing (13 March) there was still availability at the hotel, but rooms are booking up fast. You can book direct with the hotel, or use a booking site.
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