Furzey Gardens is a secret woodland garden nestled in the New Forest National Park.

With a cosy thatched tea room, rare and unusual plants and over 40 fairy doors there is something for everyone in this special place.

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Furzey Gardens
4.7
Based on 1049 reviews
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Kay StobbartKay Stobbart
14:51 27 Sep 22
A great little garden. We loved that it was for a good cause so although our visit wasn't long we were happy to pay £8.50 each for entry. There's a map of the garden which I'd encourage everyone to follow.We saw alpacas in the field and a play area for children. The fairy house's make a great addition for small ones.The cafe staff were helpful and very friendly.We had scones which unfortunately crumbled when trying to spread the butter. Our error we should have chosen a slice of the fabulous cakes on display instead.I adored the thatched cottage and garden so pretty.The beautiful leaves that were made for the Chelsea flower show were stunning. I would have brought several had there been some to purchase.
Steve PalmerSteve Palmer
09:32 22 May 22
This was an impromptu visit with my parents.We have never been to Furzey Gardens before but will definitely be returning. The Gardens are beautiful, the variety of colours was amazing. My hobby is bonsai so to see all the beautiful trees in colour was great. If you are looking for something to do in the New Forest I highly recommend a visit there is great involvement for the kids as well with play areas and hunt for fairy doors. Plenty of space and provision to have a picnic.The team at Furzey should be very proud 🙂
Michael HarwoodMichael Harwood
23:03 18 Apr 22
Great place to go with young kids who might love to find all the fairy houses and things. At least 45 to find with multiple doors on some. Lovely beautiful flowers in the huge garden that is like a maze in parts. Great wooden climbing and play area, and wooden tree house and fairy huts to go in. Nice cafe too. Can spend 3 or 4 hours exploring every path and looking for every possible fairly house. New field at the bottom opening soon too so will definitely go back to explore again soon.
Fatima AFatima A
05:32 13 Apr 22
This place is lovely.. At moment its so colourful with all beautiful flowers blooming. I enjoyed walking around, listening to the sound of the birds. There's a nice little coffee shop. The gardens are well maintained. Highly recommended.
James LatterJames Latter
21:19 03 Feb 22
Lovely garden to visit at any time of the year, unique buildings are visible as you walk around the gardens. Great fun for kids as there small fairy houses to search for. A tearoom is also available but are closed during the winter periodA great day out for the whole family, highly recommend
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The garden team have been hard at work in our love The garden team have been hard at work in our lovely, wild, meadow!

This is what Abbie, co-head gardener, had to say:

'We did a cut back today, on this area that was heavy with bracken, as part of our work to improve biodiversity across our the meadow. Bracken can spread rapidly and form dense stands that shade out wildflowers and natural grasses. This reduces the variety of plants that can grow and limits the food and habitat available for insects, birds, and other wildlife.

By cutting and mulching the bracken, we reduce its ability to photosynthesise and, with repeated management over time (usually years), we can aim to gradually weaken its underground rhizomes.

This helps prevent bracken from dominating the meadow and creates opportunities for a more diverse range of native plants to establish and thrive.'

We can't wait to see what grows in this area - what do you expect we'll see?
One of the joys of summer... Our camera roll is fu One of the joys of summer... Our camera roll is full of bees; landing on flowers, flying around flowers (flying towards us!)

We think a few of them may have come over from Minstead Lodge... We think they might prefer the gardens to the ceiling above our admin office!

They epecially love the beautiful Eucryphia x nymansensis 'Nymansay' just by the top lawn. It's stunning white, glowing flowers have yellow stamens in the summer months. A brilliant late summer pollinator for the buzzing bees!

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We've been spotting cheeky, toothy grins, and spar We've been spotting cheeky, toothy grins, and sparkly beings in the garden, and no... we're not talking about the visitors!

Our Galactic Furzey trail is in full swing, and families are loving it. One visitor told us their five-year-old granddaughter 'loved being an intergalactic space explorer', while another simply said: 'Galactic trail was super.'

We love hearing your feedback!

Trail map, crayons and explorer badge: £3.50, plus normal entrance donation.

Visiting us soon? It's essential to book your visit, so we can manage our car park.

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The cottage garden is bursting with produce, all t The cottage garden is bursting with produce, all thanks to people we support like David, and the team who are working heard, even in the heat.

Here's David with a few words on keeping the garden growing.

He'd like to know - what are you growing this summer? 🌻

(A small note - the changing climate is always on our minds, and so we have changed our approach to watering to be as economical and careful as we can).
If you need us, this is where you'll find us this If you need us, this is where you'll find us this summer...

Surrounded by waterlillies, dappled shade and lovely trees.

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