Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway is an attraction with over 200 acres of gardens with miniature steam train rides in the New Forest in Hampshire.

The gardens are mainly woodland gardens alongside the Beaulieu river. Gardens include the American Garden, the Summer Lane Garden, a Winter garden, a bog garden, a daffodil meadow and a herbaceous and grasses garden. There are over 20 miles of paths through the gardens and amongst the things visitors will see are ponds, wildlife, Rhododendrons, Camellias, Magnolias, Hydrangeas and fungi. Buggy rides around the gardens (additional charge).

The steam train track is 12 ¼” gauge and comprises a circular route of around a mile and a quarter and rides last approximately twenty minutes. There is also a walk-through exhibition to see about the construction of the Rhododendron line, within Exbury's Engine Shed. Entrance to the garden is required to access the train rides. Footplate experiences available. Tickets for Gardens and train rides priced separately.

• Free car parking.
• Free entry to gardens for RHS members.
• Mr Eddy's Shop serves videos, DVDs and gifts.
• Plant sales.
• Mr Eddy’s Tea Rooms is licensed and serves hot meals, cream teas, snacks and drinks.
• The Tennis Court Tea Gardens serves snacks and drinks.
• Picnics areas.
• Dogs welcome on a lead.

Opening Times & Ticket Prices:

• Please visit the Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway website for opening times and prices.

Before you start your journey to Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway for your day out, we recommend that you check their website or contact them to confirm opening times and admission prices.

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