Young girl and boy exploring gardens in spring

Discover our secret woodland garden

We are now closed until Saturday 14 February.

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

The Handlebards present: As You Like It

Thursday 11 June – Saturday 13 June, 7pm

The Handlebards return with madcap bicycle mayhem with their own unique production of a Shakespeare classic. Early bird tickets now available. 

The Handlebards present: Macbeth

Thursday 16 July – Friday 17 July, 7pm

Early bird tickets now available for this Shakespeare classic as you’ve never seen it before.

Latest news and blogs from the gardens

Early Spring at Furzey Gardens

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

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

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

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 donations are supporting their vital work.

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