Lachenalia & orchid exhibition 2024
9th Mar 2024 - 31st Mar 2024Spearheaded by Nicholas de Rothschild, Exbury's lachenalia exhibition has substantially grown in size over the last few years. Most recently, by the acquisition of the late Bill Squires' National Collection. Also included in the exhibition will be a stunning collection of orchids, grown right here in Exbury's glasshouses.
Animal brass rubbings trail
9th Mar 2024 - 3rd Nov 2024Grab your crayons and trail pack and set off on your Exbury adventure. Throughout the woodland gardens you can find 8 rubbings that will introduce you to some of the wildlife who live in the New Forest.
Carrot Capers Easter Trail
29th Mar 2024 - 14th Apr 2024Join us this Easter for an outdoor fun trail for children - read on for more details ...
By Design Artists' Exhibition
6th Apr 2024 - 21st Apr 2024Signs, Symbols and Messages
An exciting exhibition of contemporary textile art from this group of acclaimed artists from the South of England.
Willow Bird Feeder Workshop
19th Apr 2024Learn the basics of willow weaving with Louise Arthur, and create a naturally stylish biodegradable feeder to treat the birds in your garden this spring.
Four Seasons Art Exhibition
27th Apr 2024 - 27th May 2024View the unique collection of art inspired by nature using a variety of artistic methods.
Seasonal spotlight tour: Rhododendron & Azaleas
2nd May 2024Enjoy our seasonal spotlight tours focussing on our world-famous collection of rhododendrons and azaleas with one of our knowledgeable garden team.
Seasonal spotlight tour: Rhododendron & Azaleas
11th May 2024Enjoy our seasonal spotlight tours focussing on our world-famous collection of rhododendrons and azaleas with one of our knowledgeable garden team.
Friends of New Forest Airfields: D-Day Exhibition
1st Jun 2024 - 9th Jun 2024In collaboration with the Friends of The New Forest Airfields and Ballard School, we commemorate D-Day - the planning of which, Exbury played a significant part in.
Willow Flower Workshop
8th Jun 2024Create a willow flower with artist and willow sculptor Louise Arthur.
Wartime walks
8th Jun 2024Join John Stanley, author of The Exbury Junkers on one of two guided walks (11.30am and 2pm) around Exbury Gardens and beyond.
Seasonal spotlight tour: Veteran Trees
14th Jun 2024Join one of our senior gardeners on a seasonal spotlight tour focussing on some of the majestic veteran trees at Exbury Gardens.
Model railway exhibition
15th Jun 2024 - 16th Jun 2024An array of static layouts and live displays across a variety of scales, guages and eras. All located inside Exbury's working railway shed.
Summer exhibition from Cow Print Artists Group
15th Jun 2024 - 14th Jul 2024Visit the Five Arrows Gallery to enjoy the Cowprint artists group summer exhibition 'Making an Impression'.
Seasonal spotlight tour: Veteran Trees
15th Jun 2024Enjoy our seasonal spotlight tours focussing on our majestic veteran trees with one of our knowledgeable garden team
Tree Climbing Competition
15th Jun 2024 - 16th Jun 2024We are excited to announce that Exbury Gardens will be the venue for a new tree climbing competition that will showcase the highest level of professional skills and safety within the UK arborist community.
Austin Counties Car Show
16th Jun 2024As part of our Father's Day events we are delighted to be hosting the Austin Counties Car Show.
Half price for dads on Father's Day
16th Jun 2024To celebrate Father's Day we are offering half price garden admission for all dads on Sunday 16 June.
Beginner's Needle Felting Workshop
22nd Jun 2024Come and join Karen Findlay from local small business Findlay's Felt Fancies and try your hand at needle felting!
Exbury 10k
23rd Jun 2024Sign up to take part in one of the South's most picturesque 10k running events.
Lino Printing Workshop
29th Jun 2024Learn how to lino print on this beginner-friendly one-day workshop.
Dragonfly Week (including free talks)
6th Jul 2024 - 14th Jul 2024Here be Dragons!
Celebrate our dragonflies and damselflies as part of Dragonfly week 6-14 July (including free talks with Ruary Mackenzie Dodds on 14th July).
Dragonflies are important: Gardeners can help!
10th Jul 2024Evening talk with Ruary Mackenzie Dodds
Seasonal spotlight tour: summer perennials
12th Jul 2024Join one of our knowledgeable garden team on a seasonal spotlight tour in the gardens focussing on some of our stunning summer perennials.
Seasonal spotlight tour: summer perennials
13th Jul 2024Join one of our knowledgeable garden team on a seasonal spotlight tour in the gardens focussing on some of our stunning summer perennials.
Look Twice Artists' Exhibition
20th Jul 2024 - 18th Aug 2024View a unique collection of art inspired by the local area.
Family Workshop: Make a Butterfly House
26th Jul 2024Create your own house for the butterflies in your garden.
Falconry Day
29th Jul 2024Toby Puddle of South Wilts Falconry will be with us again this summer, showcasing a beautiful selection of birds of prey. Flying displays will be held at 11:30am and 1:30pm.
Family Workshop: Make a Wind Chime
31st Jul 2024Chill out in the garden to the sounds of your very own wind chime.
Family Workshop: Make a Butterfly House
1st Aug 2024Create your own house for the butterflies in your garden.
Open air theatre: The Adventures of Dr Dolittle
2nd Aug 2024This funny, much-loved and exciting family adventure is back courtesy of the fantastic Illyria.
Family Workshop: Make a Wind Chime
5th Aug 2024Chill out in the garden to the sounds of your very own wind chime.
Falconry Day
7th Aug 2024Toby Puddle of South Wilts Falconry will be with us again this summer, showcasing a beautiful selection of birds of prey. Flying displays will be held at 11:30 and 1.30pm.
Willow Swifts & Swallows Workshop
8th Aug 2024Learn how to weave from one of nature's sustainable plant materials and make willow swifts and swallows to take home.
Family Workshop: Make a Hanging Basket
9th Aug 2024Decorate and plant up a beautiful hanging basket to take home.
Family Workshop: Make a Wind Chime
13th Aug 2024Chill out in the garden to the sounds of your very own wind chime.
Family Workshop: Make a Hanging Basket
14th Aug 2024Decorate and plant up a beautiful hanging basket to take home.
Family Workshop: Make a Butterfly House
15th Aug 2024Create your own house for the butterflies in your garden.
Seasonal Spotlight tour: Hydrangeas
16th Aug 2024Join one of our knowledgeable garden team on a tour focussing on Exbury's heavenly hydrangeas.
Falconry Day
17th Aug 2024Toby Puddle of South Wilts Falconry will be with us again this summer, showcasing a beautiful selection of birds of prey. Flying displays will be held at 11:30am and 1:30pm.
Seasonal Spotlight tour: Hydrangeas
17th Aug 2024Join one of our knowledgeable garden team on a tour of the gardens focussing on Exbury's heavenly hydrangeas.
Family Workshop: Make a Wind Chime
19th Aug 2024Chill out in the garden to the sounds of your very own wind chime.
Family Workshop: Make a Hanging Basket
20th Aug 2024Decorate and plant up a beautiful hanging basket to take home.
Exbury Festival of Music: ABBA
22nd Aug 2024Back by popular demand, we are proud to present 21st Century's ABBA Tribute
Exbury Festival of Music
22nd Aug 2024 - 24th Aug 2024Experience the full three-day tribute extravaganza for less with a discounted pass.
Exbury Festival of Music: The Upbeat Beatles
23rd Aug 2024Beatlemania is back!! For the first time, Exbury Gardens is very excited to present The Upbeat Beatles as part of our Festival of Music 2024.
The Solent & Southern Art Collective Exhibition
24th Aug 2024 - 8th Sep 2024Visit the Five Arrows Gallery for a first-class art exhibition by the Solent & Southern Art Collective. Entry to the exhibition is included with gardens admission or Friends of Exbury membership.
Exbury Festival of Music: Motown by Moonlight
24th Aug 2024Back by popular demand - we are proud to present Motown by Moonlight with Capitol Motown and Soul Band
Open air theatre: Romeo and Juliet
27th Aug 2024A passionate, poetic and utterly gripping production of this Shakespeare favourite brought to Exbury by Illyria this summer.
Family Workshop: Make a Butterfly House
29th Aug 2024Create your own house for the butterflies in your garden.
Family Workshop: Make a Hanging Basket
30th Aug 2024Decorate and plant up a beautiful hanging basket to take home.
Exhibition by New Forest Creatives
14th Sep 2024 - 22nd Sep 2024Visit the Five Arrows Gallery for a wonderful exhibition from the New Forest Creatives.
Nerine Exhibition
1st Oct 2024 - 3rd Nov 2024View a stunning collection of sparkling Nerine sarniensis ‘Jewel Lilies’ at the Five Arrows Gallery.
Christmas Fair (Fundraising Event)
30th Nov 2024 - 1st Dec 2024Tickets on sale from 1st October 2024.
Festive Express Railway Experience (Fundraising Event)
30th Nov 2024 - 1st Dec 2024Tickets on sale from 1st October 2024.
Festive Express Railway Experience (Fundraising Event)
7th Dec 2024 - 8th Dec 2024Tickets on sale from 1st October 2024.
Christmas Fair (Fundraising Event)
7th Dec 2024 - 8th Dec 2024Tickets on sale from 1st October 2024.