Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway, Southampton

The Gardens are a spectacular 200 acre (100 hectare) site, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs. This earthly paradise offers a riot of colour in spring, an oasis of tranquility in summer followed by a splendid show as the leaves change in the autumn. Discover Exbury’s hidden beauty and escape the cares of the world as you explore a myriad of pathways. Let the train take the strain on a 20 minute journey or ride a chauffeur driven buggy to tour the Gardens. 

• The Gardens are now open daily from 10am - 5pm last admission (or dusk if earlier) until Sun 6 November. 
• Mr Eddy’s Restaurant and Tearooms, the Exbury Gift Shop and Plant Centre (all located close to the main entrance) share the same visiting hours as the Gardens.
• The Steam Railway runs every day the Gardens are open, with trains departing Exbury Central Station on September weekdays from 12 noon (11am weekends) and then at regular intervals until a last train at 3pm weekdays (4pm weekends). View our new exhibition in the Engine Shed, "A Dream Come True", with video, info panels, railway posters and memorabilia.