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Extreme weather measures. Due to the significant risk of fire, we are currently using our diesel engine instead of steam. The trains will be running half hourly from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3pm. Please do not smoke in the gardens.

Visit England quality assessment to be proud of!

Visit England quality assessment to be proud of!

We are immensely proud to share that we have been awarded 95% in our latest Visit England quality ...
Days of Steam – Full steam ahead for 25th anniversary!

Days of Steam – Full steam ahead for 25th anniversary!

Days of Steam returned this year, bigger and better than before in celebration of the Exbury Steam Railway’s 25th ...
A Wonderful Weekend of Wellness

A Wonderful Weekend of Wellness

The first Exbury Wellness Festival, on 13th-14th June, was a huge success with busy sessions across a wide range ...
Days of Steam 2025 – What a weekend that was!

Days of Steam 2025 – What a weekend that was!

Exbury Gardens hosted a busy weekend of vintage rail, steam power and family fun activities on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June.
Exbury Gardens marks diamond anniversary of its famed Azalea Bowl

Exbury Gardens marks diamond anniversary of its famed Azalea Bowl

The Azalea Bowl, a firm visitor favourite that blossoms in April/May in a kaleidoscope of reds, shocking pinks, ...
Exbury rhododendrons win at RHS Rosemoor

Exbury rhododendrons win at RHS Rosemoor

The remarkable diversity of colour, size and shape of these stunning stars of spring were on display last weekend ...
Warm, wet weather brings on the blooms

Warm, wet weather brings on the blooms

Many of the Garden’s camellias, rhododendrons, magnolias and daffodils, which usually blossom much later in the ...
What’s in the water?

What’s in the water?

A pond-dipping session in the Jubilee Pond and Stream, and in the Mirror Ponds at Exbury Gardens in late February ...
Surprise family discovered during bird box review!

Surprise family discovered during bird box review!

Every year at about ths time, we clean out and repair our bird boxes - those which are accessible - to prepare ...
Rare dementia garden relocates to Exbury

Rare dementia garden relocates to Exbury

A triple award-winning show garden, which will benefit local people diagnosed with rare dementias and their ...
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Something for everyone

Gardens

There is always something new to see at Exbury. In spring, our world-famous collection of rhododendrons and azaleas sets us apart from other gardens.

Café & restaurant

Mr Eddy’s Restaurant, the Old Tennis Courts outdoor café, the Potting Shed*, and Charlotte’s Little Ice Cream Kitchen* are managed by award-winning local caterers The Little Kitchen Company.

Events & activities

We will be hosting a varied programme of events throughout the season, including school holiday workshops, family games and trails, creative workshops for adults, and theatre and music events.

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