With the hottest June on record and zero precipitation here at Exbury, a lot of the plants that we are famous for are really beginning to suffer. However, some plants are enjoying being baked in the relentless sunshine.
Exbury Gardens in the New Forest has joined an important national network of wildlife hotspots for dragonflies, and will now be encouraging visitors to attract the insects into their own back gardens.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 14th June 2021, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week are the Herbaceous Gardens, Top Pond, the Centenary Garden, late-flowering rhododendrons and the Iris Garden
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 7thJune 2021, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week are climbing wisterias, rhododendrons in the Rock and American Gardens and feasts of colour by Jubilee Hill.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 1st June 2021, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week are the wisteria in the Sundial Garden, azaleas surrounding Lionel de Rothschild's memorial font and rhododendrons everywhere!
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 24th May 2021, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week are the masses of rhododendrons and azaleas in Home Wood, the Azalea Bowl and Top Pond.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 17th May 2021, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week is the peak flowering of rhododendrons and azaleas in Home Wood and at the Azalea Bowl.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 10th May 2021, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week are the azaleas, rhododendrons and andromedas in the northern section of Exbury Gardens.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 3rd May 2021, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week are the Azalea Bowl, rhododendrons and azaleas on the principal paths, Exbury's New River Walk, Azalea Drive and bluebells in Yard Wood.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 26th April 2021, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week are Home Wood and The Glades, azaleas, rhododendrons and acers.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 12th April 2021, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week are azaleas, ponds and streams, rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 5th April 2021, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week are magnolias, camellias, the Heather Garden, daffodils and early-flowering rhododendrons.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 29th March, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week are magnolias, camellias, Daffodil Meadow, cherry blossoms and early-flowering rhododendrons.
Marcus Agius, Chairman of the board of directors here at Exbury Gardens, has become a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in this year’s New Year Honours.
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway will be closed on Tuesday 25th August 2020 due to extreme weather conditions forecast across the south coast.
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway will be closed on Friday 21st August 2020 due to extreme weather conditions forecast across the south coast.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 6th July, as compiled by our staff. The focuses this week are two of our summer gardens, the Centenary Garden and the Sundial Garden.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 24th June, as compiled by our staff. The focus this week is Top Pond and the encompassing shaded paths.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 17th June, as compiled by our staff. The focus this week is Herbaceous Garden and the gravel path towards Gilbury Bridge.
Exbury's must-sees in the gardens during the week of the 11th June, as compiled by our staff. The focus this week is Yard Wood and the northern section of the gardens.
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway is the perfect place for October half term activities. Find out what we've got planned in this article.
The Prince of Wales has officially opened a new Centenary Garden at Exbury Gardens, marking 100 years since the banker and plantsman Lionel de Rothschild founded the now world-famous New Forest landmark.
Rare rhododendrons bred by the founder of the world-famous Exbury Gardens, Lionel de Rothschild, will be on show at RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the first time in an exhibit by experts Millais Nurseries.
Exbury Director, Lionel de Rothschild, discusses the formation of Exbury Gardens in this article recently published in the Rhododendron Species Foundation Yearbook.
Wildlife enthusiast and resident volunteer at Exbury, Juliet, describes the floral delights of Exbury in Spring.
Wildlife enthusiast and resident volunteer at Exbury, Juliet, describes the early signs of spring at Exbury.
Wildlife enthusiast and resident volunteer at Exbury, Juliet, describes some of the interesting things in nature to look out for during February.
Wildlife enthusiast and resident volunteer at Exbury, Juliet, describes the ways that fungi, spiders, wasps and bats prosper during Winter.
Resident volunteer at Exbury, Gill, discusses our National Collection of vibrant Nyssa trees.
Head Gardener, Tom Clarke, discusses the science behind Autumn colour changes and the various gardening projects underway at Exbury this Autumn.
Enjoy brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and the best barista coffee, soft drinks and a fabulous wine list at our on-site food outlets. We have many options for our young visitors too.
Open to non garden visitors.
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