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, summer and autumn.  Visit midweek for a calm and relaxing escape from the day to day. Plan your visit today!

Upcoming events

The Furzey Fairy Egg Hunt

Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April

£2 per trail sheet, plus garden entrance donation. 

The Easter Bunny has been delivering eggs to the Furzey Fairies. Can you find all 12 as you explore the gardens.

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

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 donations are supporting their vital work.

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