Opening times & prices
Opening times
For 2025 we are open daily from 8th March to 2nd November from 10am to 5.30pm (or dusk if earlier). Last admission is at 4.30pm and the last steam train usually departs at 3pm.
Day tickets
Saturday 8th March – Monday 31st March
Adult 16+
Gift aid: £15.40
Standard: 14.00
Child 3-15
Gift aid: £6.60
Standard: £6.00
Under 3s
Free
Family
Gift aid: £41.80
Standard: £38.00
Gift Aid*
£15.40
£6.60
Free
£41.80
Standard
£14.00
£6.00
Free
£38.00
Family: (2 adults, 2 children), Steam Train £7 per person, Family Train Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £26.60
Tuesday 1st April – Monday 30th June
Adult 16+
Gift aid: £18.70
Standard: £17.00
Child 3-15
Gift aid: £7.15
Standard: £6.50
Under 3s
Free
Family
Gift aid: £49.12
Standard: £44.65
Gift Aid*
£18.70
£7.15
Free
£49.12
Standard
£17.00
£6.50
Free
£44.65
Family: (2 adults, 2 children), Steam Train £7 per person, Family Train Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £26.60
Tuesday 1st July – Sunday 2nd November
Adult 16+
Gift aid: £15.40
Standard: 14.00
Child 3-15
Gift aid: £6.60
Standard: £6.00
Under 3s
Free
Family
Gift aid: £41.80
Standard: £38.00
Gift Aid*
£15.40
£6.60
Free
£41.80
Standard
£14.00
£6.00
Free
£38.00
Family: (2 adults, 2 children), Steam Train £7 per person, Family Train Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £26.60
Membership
Help support and develop our beautiful gardens
Individual
£65.00
Joint
£120.00
1 adult family (up to 3 children)
£75.00
2 adult family (up to 3 children)
£130.00
£65.00
£120.00
£75.00
£130.00
Gift Aid
Gift Aid is a scheme that increases the value of donations given to charities like us by UK tax payers. It allows us to claim an extra 25p from the government for every £1 that people donate, provided that two rules are followed:
The annual right of admission rule.
This means that if you become a Friends of Exbury member, the whole of your membership fee is regarded as a donation, as it grants you admission for a year. The whole amount is, therefore, eligible for Gift Aid.
The admission charge plus 10% rule.
This means that, if a donation is made of at least 10% more than the cost of standard admission, this combined payment is eligible for Gift Aid. This is why the admission charge with Gift Aid is 10% more than the standard charge. Please note that we are able to claim 25p for every £1 of the whole amount (admission fee plus donation), not just the additional 10%.
Booking —
Exbury Gardens gift vouchers
Inspire a love of the outdoors with an Exbury Gardens gift voucher
Give the gift of Exbury to someone you love in 2025. The gift that keeps on giving will allow your loved one the chance to enjoy our spectacular gardens as the seasons unfold.
You can purchase gift vouchers for both day admission to the gardens or Friends of Exbury membership, and they are valid for one calendar year from the date of purchase, so they'll have three stunning seasons to choose from for their visit(s).
What's more is that if you Gift Aid your gift voucher purchase - at no extra cost for memberships - you will be supporting the conservation and maintenance work within our gardens.
Day ticket vouchers
- £17.00 for one adult (£18.70 with gift aid)
- £6.50 for a child (£7.15 with gift aid)
Membership gift vouchers
- £65 for an Individual membership
- £120 for a Joint membership
- £75 for a One-adult family membership
- £130 for a Two-adult family membership
Gift vouchers are valid for one year from date of purchase. Friends of Exbury memberships start from the day the gift voucher is redeemed, and are valid for one year from that date.
Book your visit
Tickets may be purchased on the day of your visit, but did you know that you qualify for a 10% discount if you book your visit online in advance? (Excludes Halloween Ghost train and Christmas at Exbury).
Explore Exbury —
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*, Rhodo Pizza* 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.
Explore Exbury
More than 100 years in the making, Exbury offers a wealth of features to delight garden and nature lovers alike.
Testimonials —
What visitors say
I went with my partner and her daughter. We had planned the day to (hopefully) get to see the Daffodil fields and the start of the Magnolias, Camellias and Rhododendrons.The three of us (all with health restrictions) had ordered mobility scooters (from Exbury) to assist us getting around the gardens. This was indeed a wise choice as we spent a very enjoyable 4 hours around the gardens even venturing to 'lookout point' that I had never been able to visit before!
The staff were friendly and helpful and we had the best day out.
Steve T
I had a delightful day at Exbury. The weather was pleasant, and the gardens were stunning. It was a busy Mother's Day, but all the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Pamella
The gardens were just stunning. Magnolias and Camellias in bloom, some rhododendrons in flower, but loads more to come. A beautiful garden. Plus everyone working there were amazing.
Chris
Wonderful for a long leisurely stroll around beautiful greenery. Huge array of different plants and trees. Lucky to see an array of wildlife including very friendly robins. Some nice activities for children dotted about which is a nice touch to keep the kids entertained. Nice cafes. Plenty of toilets including accessible ones. The train is reasonably priced and a lovely addition to the venue.
All in all, worth a visit.
Bishop-Jones
Visited last weekend whilst on holiday in Dorset. We took the New Forest open bus tour from Brockenhurst which stops at Exbury Gardens and so pleased we did. Really beautiful gardens with extensive walks and a huge variety of plants and trees, excellent catering available on site and the added bonus of a ride on the cute little steam train. Thoroughly recommended.
Martin B
Beautiful and well kept extensive gardens. So much to see with wonderful rambling paths down to the river, where there are seats to sit and watch the wildlife on the shore.
Jacky R
We enjoyed a great day out celebrating our 41st wedding anniversary! A stunning garden with fantastic displays of rhododendrons, azaleas and camelias and a wonderful walk down to the Beaulieu River. All this plus friendly staff, delicious food in Mr Eddy's Restaurant and of course the steam railway.
Katy C
Visitors —
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?