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Furzey Gardens is a special place in the New Forest for many people, offering a tranquil escape where nature, history, and personal reflection meet.
At the heart of the gardens is a dedicated team of staff, volunteers, and people with learning disabilities, whose contributions are central to maintaining its beauty and spirit.
Together, we create a welcoming and inclusive space that holds deep meaning for visitors and the local community alike. Find out more about our community, our history and how you can get involved.
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May at Furzey Gardens
A trip to Furzey Gardens at any time of the year is special to many people, but the month of May is truly a beautiful sight as our rhododendrons and azaleas hit their peak season.
Five top reasons why spring is the best time to visit
Whether you’re a garden lover, a keen photographer, or a parent looking for things to do midweek with children, here are five reasons not to miss the magic of Furzey this season.
Gardening tips and advice for April
Everything in the garden is stirring, and with a little attention now, you’ll be rewarded with a more vibrant, flourishing space in the months ahead. Our gardening team share tips and advice for the month ahead.
Membership updates for 2025
We are always looking for ways to ensure that our membership offers the best value to visitors whilst enabling the gardens to flourish. Find out more about our changes to membership.
April at Furzey Gardens
Longer daylight hours and warm spring sunshine, inbetween rain showers, mean that the gardens are really beginning to sparkle.
April is an exciting month at Furzey Gardens as the colours on display become more varied and particularly vibrant.
Gardening blog March 2025
With increasing daylight hours and milder temperatures, now is the perfect time to get outside and give your garden a head start. Head of Horticulture shares this months gardening tips and advice.
Gardening blog February 2025
While the weather may not always be inviting, there’s still plenty you can do to prepare your garden for the growing season ahead. So, don your waterproofs, brace yourself against the gales, and let’s dive into this month’s essential gardening tasks.With stormy...
Early Spring at Furzey Gardens
The gardens really come alive with beautiful blooms in spring with snowdrops, crocus, daffodils and spring flowering trees and shrubs such as camellia, magnolia and corylopsis.
Gardening blog January 2025
Get your garden ready for a thriving year with Head of Horticulture. Andrew Bentley, as he shares tips and advice for the gardening year.
Gardening blog December 2024
December sees the garden to-do list diminish but doesn’t come to a halt. Head of Horticulture, Andrew Bentley, shares tips and gardening advice to prepare your garden for a successful 2023