Visited on 23rd May 2012 and spent just over four hours strolling around the grounds and a trip on the steam railway. We decided to do the River Walk which gives excellent views of Beaulieu River and the boats. Weather was excellent and we had taken a blanket so spent a good hour just watching the boats go by and... More

Stunning at this time of year and we picked a nice sunny day which helped. Only disappointment was the Rockery which is being redeveloped and been subjected to somevery drastic pruning More

A pleasant stroll for an hour or so amongst some interesting and exotic species. A trip on the steam train is extra though.. More

I just love visiting Exbury Gardens in May each year. The azaleas are just stunning. The gardens are so well kept & lovingly tended by a small army of gardeners. It is so peaceful wandering around the tracks. I enjoy taking a picnic & sitting on a bench overlooking the Beaulieu River. I never tire of going. The lovely little... More

The title says it all, great walks, great gardens, steam train rides, gift shop, cafe` what more could you want? Oh yeah, great value More

What a beautiful place to visit, the gardens a massive lovely clean walks and super tea rooms for a rest and refreshments Well worth a visit More

We went just as the rhodendenrums and azaleas were in full bloom and luckily the sun was shining too! A very well laid out and attractive set of gardens with the steam railway as an added bit of fun. highly recommended More

Exbury has something to offer at all times of year, whether it is the daffodils and azaleas in spring, or the autumn colour, it is a wonderful place to visit. If you do go, keep your ticket, as it gives free entry to return to see the autumn colours too! More

Exbury in the New Forest houses the National Collection of Azaleas and Rhodedendrons and as this is the best time to see them in bloom I visited on May13th - the first sunny weekend since Easter. The long weeks of cold rain followed by sudden hot sunshine yesterday and today have resulted in sense-stunning colour and perfumed air. The buggy... More