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

The Solent & Southern Art Collective Exhibition

The Solent & Southern Art Collective Exhibition

August 22, 2026

September 6, 2026

Visit the Five Arrows Gallery between 22 August and 6 September to see this fantastic varied exhibition. The ...
RHS Partner Garden free entry – September

RHS Partner Garden free entry – September

September 1, 2026

September 30, 2026

Exbury Gardens is an RHS Partner Garden and, once again, this year RHS members can enjoy the gardens for free in ...
The Artful Collective Exhibition

The Artful Collective Exhibition

September 12, 2026

September 20, 2026

Members of the Artful Collective are delighted to be exhibiting together for the first time at the Five Arrows ...
Nerine Exhibition

Nerine Exhibition

October 1, 2026

October 31, 2026

View a stunning collection of sparkling Nerine sarniensis ('Jewel Lilies') in the Five Arrows ...
Basket Bird Feeder Willow Workshop

Basket Bird Feeder Willow Workshop

October 15, 2026

October 15, 2026

This is the last in the series of workshops from basketmaker Louise Arthur of Rough Around the Hedges. 'Basket ...
Head Gardener’s Autumn Tours

Head Gardener’s Autumn Tours

October 20, 2026

October 22, 2026

Join a tour with our Head Gardener to enjoy the beauty of autumn at Exbury.  In autumn, the changing leaves ...
Creepy Crafts Family Workshops

Creepy Crafts Family Workshops

October 25, 2026

October 31, 2026

Join one of our fabulous Creepy Crafts Family workshops, where you will have a choice of two different fun ...
Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin Carving

October 25, 2026

October 31, 2026

Come along to one of our drop-in pumpkin carving sessions which will be running from 10am to 4.30pm each day over ...
Halloween Face Painting

Halloween Face Painting

October 25, 2026

October 31, 2026

Let us turn your little monsters into the coolest, creepiest creatures on the block. From wicked witches to ...
Gruesome Garden Trail

Gruesome Garden Trail

October 25, 2026

October 31, 2026

Head to the Rock Garden this Halloween for our spooky trail. But beware, the garden is home to ghosts and ghouls, ...
Halloween Ghost Train: The Curse of the Haunted Circus

Halloween Ghost Train: The Curse of the Haunted Circus

October 25, 2026

October 31, 2026

(Fundraising Event) Exbury’s infamous Ghost Train takes a trip to the circus this year with a fast-moving show ...
Christmas Fair

Christmas Fair

November 28, 2026

December 6, 2026

(Fundraising Event) We are holding our traditional Christmas Fair over two weekends this winter, on 28-29 ...
Meet the donkeys at Christmas

Meet the donkeys at Christmas

November 28, 2026

December 6, 2026

Christmas at Exbury wouldn't be the same without the lovely donkeys from Parc Ponies.  Back with us this year on ...
Festive Express Railway Experience

Festive Express Railway Experience

November 28, 2026

December 6, 2026

(Fundraising Event) The elves of Exbury ride again on the weekends of 28-29 November and 5-6 December! Join ...
Meet Father Christmas

Meet Father Christmas

November 28, 2026

December 6, 2026

(Fundraising Event) Father Christmas enjoyed himself so much last year that he has asked if he can join us at ...
Christmas Night Train

Christmas Night Train

November 30, 2026

December 4, 2026

The gardens are set to shine even brighter this winter as our Christmas Night Train returns, offering an ...
Meet Father Christmas in the Evening

Meet Father Christmas in the Evening

November 30, 2026

December 4, 2026

(Fundraising Event). We are very pleased to announce that in exchange for a regular supply of mince pies, ...
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Explore Exbury

More than 100 years in the making, Exbury offers a wealth of features to delight garden and nature lovers alike.

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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.

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?

 

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