Welcome to Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway
As the season gets into its stride our summer flowering shrubs and perennials begin to enjoy their moment in the spotlight.
Particular highlights include the Herbaceous, Centenary and Sundial Gardens, and Hydrangea Walk.
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Important Information
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What's on this week
Join us for some summer holiday fun...kicking off with our first Donkey Day of the season on 25th July, and Falconry Day on 29th July.
Summer Garden Games including egg & spoon, wheelbarrow races, skipping and hula hoops will be running throughout the summer holidays, and are free with garden admission or membership.
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Have a go at one of our fun Family workshops running on various dates throughout the summer holidays:
Make a Wind Chime
Make a Butterfly House
Make a Hanging Basket
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Visit the Five Arrows Gallery to enjoy a unique collection of art inspired by the local area from the Look Twice Artists.
The exhibition is running from from Saturday 20th July to Sunday 18 August.
(free with garden admission or membership).
(for further information about any of our events or exhibitions please see our events page)
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While you're here, take a moment to scroll down and watch our video for a taste of what your visit could look like.
Exbury has something for everyone this year.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Please note that we do not accept cash on site.
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway
Celebrating more than 100 years of horticultural excellence
Your next visit could look like something like this…
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THE DE ROTHSCHILD FAMILY
EXPLORE WILD EXBURY
At Exbury Gardens there is a commitment to the encouragement of wildlife and a belief in a light touch so that natural environments can thrive.
From spring to summer the bluebells, primroses, daffodils, and wildflowers including the green winged orchid – entice butterflies, bumble bees and many other insects.
From midsummer to autumn the herbaceous borders become the focus of a buzzing frenzy while damselflies and dragonflies hover around the ponds.
The song thrush, goldcrest, fire crest, spotted woodpeckers and goshawks are regular visitors and a family of ravens can be heard ‘cronking’ in the early evening.
On the river margin teal, curlew, lapwing and even occasionally an otter can be spotted. Badgers, foxes and deer are residents of the undergrowth while bats and owls bring the night skies alive.
Of course, Wild Exbury doesn’t just refer to the outstanding nature of this wonderful garden. It is also a reference to somewhere which allows a level of relaxation for all the family not always possible in more formal environments. We have a playground, a log trail and meandering woodland paths for a truly immersive experience for all.
