Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

A spectacular 200-cre woodland garden, famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, which bring a riot of colour in Spring, but are stunning all year round. Come and see Daffodil Meadow & the Rock Garden in early Spring, while the exotic Sundial Garden and herbaceous borders are glorius in Summer. Maples and deciduous azaleas in Autumn put on a brilliant show of colour. Enjoy a special 20 minute journey on Exbury's 12 1/4 gauge Steam Railway through part of the Gardens, great fun for all the family.

You can visit the plant centre, gift shop and tearooms without entering the gardens. Dogs welcome on a short lead.

Opening Times

2006 1 Mar 2006 - 5 Nov 2006

Road Directions

From M3 , M27 Westbound, exit at Junction 2 onto A326. Continue straight over 6 roundabouts, at 7th roundabout turn right onto B3054 signposted Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway.

Public Transport Directions

New Forest Explorer Bus runs between 27/5 and 3/9/06, starts in Hythe and runs circular routes around New Forest, stopping at Exbury Gardens.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Countryside Setting

Accessibility

• Disabled Parking
• Disabled persons toilet
• Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

• Baby changing
• Children's Meals
• Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Parking & Transport

• Coach parking
• Free parking
• On site parking close by

Catering

• Cafe
• Catering for groups
• Catering Provided
• Outdoor eating area
• Picnic area
• Refreshments Available
• Restaurant

Payment Methods

• Delta
• Maestro
• MasterCard
• Solo
• Visa

Establishment Features

• Dogs admitted on a lead
• Dogs welcome
• Garden / Grounds for visitors use
• Gift shop
• Groups by arrangement
• Groups welcome
• Guided tours
• Guided tours by arrangement
• Licensed for alcohol
• Licensed for weddings
• Marquee Space Available
• Open Christmas
• Open on bank holidays

Specialist Features

• Cyclists welcome
• Information Point

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

• Literature in French
• Literature in German