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An enchanting garden in the heart of the New Forest

Enjoy rare and beautiful plants, discover hidden fairy doors and relax in our traditional English tearoom.

Furzey Gardens is a place to unwind, discover and fall in love with.

Your visit supports work experience and opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

The gardens and tea rooms are open daily throughout spring and summer.  Visit midweek for a calm and relaxing escape from the day to day. Plan your visit today!

Upcoming events

Apple Day

Saturday 18 October

Our annual celebration of seasonal fruit returns for a fourth year.  Apple tasting | Apple juicing | Games and family fun

The Great Garden Spin

25 October – 2 November

Become an autumn explorer this half term with our kids craft and garden activity.

Latest news and blogs from the gardens

Gardening blog December 2024

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

Furzey Gardens wins New Forest business award

Furzey Gardens wins New Forest business award

This prestigious accolade celebrates the New Forest garden’s enduring commitment to supporting its local vibrant economy, improving its sustainability, and fostering community spirit. Furzey Gardens is a charity garden open to the public, it supports dozens of people...

Gardening blog November 2024

Gardening blog November 2024

November is a transitional month in the gardening calendar, as the days grow shorter, colder, and wetter. Head of Horticulture, Andrew Bentley, shares tips and gardening advice to prepare your garden for winter.

A place where people thrive

Furzey Gardens is a special place of tranquility and wonder, where anybody can escape from the pressures of everyday life.

It is home to a community of gardeners with learning disabilities who are at the heart of the garden.

Every day, people are gaining skills and confidence through helping to maintain the gardens, serving in the tea rooms and nurturing plants in our onsite plant nursery.

Your entrance donations and memberships are supporting their vital work.

With your support the team are achieving remarkable things, including RHS gold medals.