Eat at Exbury
Enjoy food and drink to suit all tastes and appetites at Mr Eddy’s Restaurant, the Old Tennis Courts Outdoor Café and a range of seasonal pop-ups.
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We are pleased to partner with The Little Kitchen Company, an award-winning local caterer, to manage our on-site catering options.
The Little Kitchen Company provides our visitors with a varied menu based around quality produce and locally sourced ingredients; the county of Hampshire hosts many amazing food producers and as a member of Hampshire Fare, the Little Kitchen Company is proud to champion as many as they can in their dishes.
Enjoy hot meals, sandwiches, daily deli counter specials, cakes, ice cream, barista coffee, soft drinks, smoothies, wines beers and cider.
Open from 10am for brunch, lunch from midday and afternoon tea until 4pm, be sure to allow time in your day for a visit!
See our special menus
Mr Eddy’s Restaurant
Located in the former estate smithy, Mr Eddy’s Restaurant offers a delicious seasonal menu for brunch, lunch and afternoon tea, alongside a variety of cakes, ice-creams, and snacks. We also have a hot and cold children’s menu available.
We take great pride in serving delicious food using quality and local ingredients and have designed our menus to cater for everyone – from quick snacks to a leisurely lunch with a glass of wine.
Afternoon tea, cakes, bakes and coffee available all day.
Old Tennis Courts Outdoor Café
The Old Tennis Courts Outdoor Café is situated right in the heart of the gardens. Stop off here during your garden visit for a selection of light refreshments and ice-creams. As all our seating is under canopies outside, the café may not open during inclement weather.
The Old Tennis Courts Café is open 11am-4pm.
Explore Exbury —
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*, Rhodo Pizza* 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.
Explore Exbury
More than 100 years in the making, Exbury offers a wealth of features to delight garden and nature lovers alike.
Testimonials —
What visitors say
I went with my partner and her daughter. We had planned the day to (hopefully) get to see the Daffodil fields and the start of the Magnolias, Camellias and Rhododendrons.The three of us (all with health restrictions) had ordered mobility scooters (from Exbury) to assist us getting around the gardens. This was indeed a wise choice as we spent a very enjoyable 4 hours around the gardens even venturing to 'lookout point' that I had never been able to visit before!
The staff were friendly and helpful and we had the best day out.
Steve T
I had a delightful day at Exbury. The weather was pleasant, and the gardens were stunning. It was a busy Mother's Day, but all the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Pamella
The gardens were just stunning. Magnolias and Camellias in bloom, some rhododendrons in flower, but loads more to come. A beautiful garden. Plus everyone working there were amazing.
Chris
Wonderful for a long leisurely stroll around beautiful greenery. Huge array of different plants and trees. Lucky to see an array of wildlife including very friendly robins. Some nice activities for children dotted about which is a nice touch to keep the kids entertained. Nice cafes. Plenty of toilets including accessible ones. The train is reasonably priced and a lovely addition to the venue.
All in all, worth a visit.
Bishop-Jones
Visited last weekend whilst on holiday in Dorset. We took the New Forest open bus tour from Brockenhurst which stops at Exbury Gardens and so pleased we did. Really beautiful gardens with extensive walks and a huge variety of plants and trees, excellent catering available on site and the added bonus of a ride on the cute little steam train. Thoroughly recommended.
Martin B
Beautiful and well kept extensive gardens. So much to see with wonderful rambling paths down to the river, where there are seats to sit and watch the wildlife on the shore.
Jacky R
We enjoyed a great day out celebrating our 41st wedding anniversary! A stunning garden with fantastic displays of rhododendrons, azaleas and camelias and a wonderful walk down to the Beaulieu River. All this plus friendly staff, delicious food in Mr Eddy's Restaurant and of course the steam railway.
Katy C
Visitors —
Group visits
Exbury offers the perfect day out for all groups, large and small.
Whether you’re a local garden society, coach operator, WI group or a big family wanting to take advantage of discounted admission, what better place to enjoy a group day out than at Exbury?