Corporate Events - FAQs
You are welcome to visit the Gardens at a time of your convenience to view our facilities, and perhaps ride the Exbury Gardens Steam Railway, which may be booked as “The Wedding Belle.”
The Gardens are closed from mid-November to early March. Up to eight marquee receptions may take place during the year, but there is no restriction on other venues, subject only to their use for special events and other bookings. Please contact the Commercial and Marketing Manager to discuss specific dates. The family request no fireworks please.
This very much depends on the chosen venue, but we work with you to give you time and opportunity to personalize your site.
We can put you in touch with a range of suppliers who know the Gardens well, and come recommended by ourselves and organizations who have held functions at Exbury. Our resident catering company, Pabulum, will be pleased to discuss your requirements in Mr Eddy’s Restaurant and Tearooms, the Tennis Court Tea Gardens and the Engine Shed, however, you are welcome to use your own suppliers for marquee functions on the Main Lawn site.
Yes – this comes highly recommended, providing an enjoyable way of seeing part of the Gardens and a great memory for your guests to take away. The railway carriages are “wired for sound” – you can play chosen music through an MP3 player, or use a microphone to address everyone on board. The Railway seats up to 94. Timings are flexible according to seasons.
Garden buggies are available for hire – they sit up to seven persons, and come with your own chauffeur. They may be used for tours; for transport to and from the marquee, car park or Exbury Railway stations. Up to 3 buggies may be supplied at an hourly rate, dependent on time of year and time of day. We would require a minimum of two weeks notice for use of the buggies.
Vehicles can be left overnight in either the Five Arrows Gallery or main Car Park, dependent on your venue, at your guests own risk. Instructions to pick up vehicles on the following day are given out on request by your meet and greeter when guests first arrive, or are available to collect from your venue.
A deposit secures your chosen date for your event.
Exbury can provide local accommodation guides for the New Forest and surrounding areas. There is a link to local hotels and b&b’s from the Exbury website, www.exbury.co.uk.