Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Exbury Gardens provide its visitors with a gorgeous day out for the whole family. They are perfect for any budding horticulturalist or garden enthusiast. From rare plants and trees to dazzling colours, you'll love this tranquil day out. Exbury has one of the finest collections of Rhododendrons, wit over ten thousand specimens, which are at their most stunning in May. Exbury is the perfect place for fungi to grow and October is the best time to see it grow, and marvel at the weird and wonderful species on display. There is beautiful wildlife for the children to look at and discover as well as ponds, streams and gorgeous flower beds. The Gardens are a spectacular 200 acre site, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs. This earthly paradise offers a riot of colour in spring, an oasis of tranquillity in summer followed by a splendid show as the leaves change in the autumn. Capture Exbury’s hidden beauty and escape the cares of the world as you explore a myriad of pathways. Let the train take the strain on a 20 minute journey or ride a chauffeur driven buggy to tour the Gardens. In December 2011 the Gardens were awarded the prestigious Hudson's Heritage UK "Best Garden" award.