About This Attraction
More than 100 years in the making, Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway is a spectacular collection of landscaped woodland, herbaceous, contemporary, and formal gardens, in a unique riverside location. Exbury also boasts a narrow-gauge steam railway that travels through the gardens, plus a play area, fantastic restaurant and much more!
Family fun at Exbury Gardens
Inspire a love of the outdoors in little ones as they run, play and discover in Exbury’s unique riverside gardens. Ride on the train, complete the Log Trail, complete a range of free activity sheets and let off steam in the play area. Baby changing facilities are available at all lavatory blocks. A fantastic events programme of events tailored for garden enthusiasts, children and families take place throughout the year at www.exbury.co.uk/events.
Steam Railway at Exbury
Exbury’s narrow-gauge railway departs from replica Victorian station ‘Exbury Central’ and travels through a tunnel, over a bridge, round the new Dragonfly Pond and through the Summer Lane Garden, which is only accessible by train.
Food and Drink at Exbury
Exbury boasts three catering options: Mr Eddy’s Restaurant serving delicious hot meals and hot and cold snacks and refreshments, the Old Tennis Courts outdoor café; serving sandwiches, drinks and cakes, and pop-up food outlets; regularly including gluten-free and vegan options. Bringing your own lunch? Exbury also has a number of picnic tables in beautiful surroundings for visitors to use.
Whether you’re visiting for a quiet riverside walk, a delightful family day out or to admire their unique and very beautiful plants and flowers, a fantastic day can be had by all at Exbury! Dog friendly too!
Shopping
The Exbury Garden’s Gift Shop stocks a wide range of books, homewares, gardening gifts and souvenirs inspired by the gardens, their history and their wildlife. For children you’ll find imaginative ideas for rainy day activities and outdoor adventures alike.
The Plant Centre is stocked with an array of herbaceous plants, shrubs and of course rhododendrons and azaleas, reflecting the seasons of Exbury. You’ll find both familiar names and a host of rare and unusual varieties, allowing you to buy a plant as a growing memento of your visit.
Open from 7th March to 31st October 2026, 10am to 5.30pm (last admission at 4.30pm).
Prices from £14.50 adults and £6.50 children (prices vary during season). Online booking discounts available.
