What's on
We have a packed events programme for you at Exbury: school holiday workshops, family games and trails, creative workshops for adults, outdoor theatre, a 3-day festival of music, plus our ever-popular Halloween Ghost Train and Christmas at Exbury event.
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What’s on at Exbury
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Look Twice Artists’ Exhibition
July 17, 2026
August 19, 2026

Walk with Alpacas
July 23, 2026
August 20, 2026

Summer Garden Games
July 23, 2026
August 31, 2026

Create & Craft Family Workshops
July 24, 2026
August 26, 2026

Pop-up Pottery
July 28, 2026
August 5, 2026

Donkey Days
July 31, 2026
August 25, 2026

Folk and Fairy tales storytelling sessions
August 4, 2026
August 19, 2026

Outdoor Theatre – Pinocchio
August 5, 2026
August 5, 2026

Falconry Days
August 8, 2026
August 22, 2026

Devoted to Dogs Day
August 9, 2026
August 9, 2026

Outdoor Theatre – The Three Musketeers
August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026

Seasonal Spotlight Tour – Hydrangeas
August 11, 2026
August 14, 2026

The Solent & Southern Art Collective Exhibition
August 22, 2026
September 6, 2026

Exbury Festival of Music
August 27, 2026
August 29, 2026

Exbury Festival of Music: Abba by Moonlight
August 27, 2026
August 27, 2026

Exbury Festival of Music: Queen by Moonlight
August 28, 2026
August 28, 2026

Exbury Festival of Music: Motown by Moonlight
August 29, 2026
August 29, 2026

RHS Partner Garden free entry – September
September 1, 2026
September 30, 2026

The Artful Collective Exhibition
September 12, 2026
September 20, 2026

Nerine Exhibition
October 1, 2026
October 31, 2026

Basket Bird Feeder Willow Workshop
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026

Creepy Crafts Family Workshops
October 25, 2026
October 31, 2026

Pumpkin Carving
October 25, 2026
October 31, 2026

Halloween Ghost Train: The Curse of the Haunted Circus
October 25, 2026
October 31, 2026

Christmas Fair
November 28, 2026
December 6, 2026

Christmas Donkey Rides
November 28, 2026
December 6, 2026

Festive Express Railway Experience
November 28, 2026
December 6, 2026

Meet Father Christmas
November 28, 2026
December 6, 2026

Christmas Night Train
November 30, 2026
December 4, 2026

Meet Father Christmas in the Evening
November 30, 2026
December 4, 2026
Explore Exbury
More than 100 years in the making, Exbury offers a wealth of features to delight garden and nature lovers alike.
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*, 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.
Visit the steam railway
Nothing beats the thrill of a real steam train ride.
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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?