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?
If your party numbers 15 or more, you qualify for our group rates as well as a variety of benefits, provided that payment is made as one transaction.
We welcome groups any day during our open season: 8th March-2nd November 2025
Please pre-book your group visit to ensure the day runs smoothly and to receive the special group rates. To book please call 02380 891203, email [email protected] or download a booking form here.
Group prices
Garden admission
8th – 31st March and 1st July – 2nd November: £11 per person
1st April – 30th June: £13 per person
Children are £5 all season
Railway
8th March to 24th October: £5 per person
Group booking form
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Group benefits
- Discounted gardens admission
- Discounted railway tickets
- Free coach parking, easy drop-off and collection point
- Free gardens admission and railway ticket for organiser
- Free gardens admission, railway ticket and £5 discount on refreshments in Mr Eddy’s Restaurant for coach drivers
- Private guided tours*
*Charges apply, see below for full list and prices. Please also note that our Halloween event will be running between 25th and 31st October 2025. Groups are welcome to book but additional prices will apply for the steam railway.
Group Guided Tours
We offer a variety of guided tours ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours in length.
Our tours are usually led by gardeners or senior staff members, all of whom have an in depth knowledge of Exbury’s 200 acres and the history of the gardens. All tours are adjusted to suit the flowering season, which means that whatever time your group decides to visit you’ll see the very best areas of Exbury Gardens.
Meet and Greet
Enjoy a welcome to Exbury plus hear a brief overview of the history of Exbury Gardens from a senior staff member.
- Price £65 per group
- Length 30 minutes
- Maximum number of people 30
Senior Guide tour
Enjoy an in-depth insight into the history of Exbury Gardens as you walk through the gardens, including anecdotes about the de Rothschild family from a senior member of staff.
- Price £105 per group
- Length 1 hour 30 minutes
- Maximum number of people 30
Senior Gardener tour
Great for horticulture enthusiasts. A senior Gardener will give a detailed tour of a selected area of the gardens, picking out plants of note and offering insights into their significance here at Exbury.
- Price £155 per group
- Length 2 hours
- Maximum number of people 30
Group catering
Mr Eddy’s Restaurant is ideal for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea with your group. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside the restaurant and the option of booking the Azalea Room for a more private group meal.
Mr Eddy’s offers various set group menu options, which you can book before your visit.
To book your group meal please call Mr Eddy’s Restaurant directly on 02380 898737 or email [email protected]
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.