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Furzey Gardens is a tranquil woodland garden in the New Forest, celebrating its centenary in 2022.

The gardens and tea rooms are open every day.  Pre-book your visit online today.

Every time you visit you are helping us to provide support and work experience for people with learning disabilities.

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Things to do at Furzey Gardens

Whatever your age, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Furzey

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All the information you need for your visit to Furzey Gardens

Tea rooms

Charming thatched tea rooms for a light lunch or afternoon tea

Centenary

Find out more about our centenary plans

Fun for families

Fairy doors, play area and seasonal trails

Events

Browse this year's events in the gardens

Plant sales

Quality, affordable plants raised by people with learning disabilities

Latest news from the gardens

Centenary bridge and meadow open

Outdoor performances and events

Head Gardener's monthly blog: May

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Even on a rainy day there is so much colour and so...

May 19

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Even on a rainy day there is so much colour and so Even on a rainy day there is so much colour and so much for kids to do in the gardens ☺ The gardens are at their best for the next few weeks - don't miss your chance to visit! #rainydays #furzey #furzeygardens #spring

We braved the rain today to officially open the ...

May 11

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We braved the rain today to officially open the ne We braved the rain today to officially open the new centenary bridge at Furzey, built with our friends at @ramboll_uk You can now enter the renamed Centenary Meadow for a quiet stroll among wildflowers and across the bridge. We hope you enjoy this new way to experienxe the gardens and agree that it's a fitting way to mark the centenary. A wonderful example of what people with learning disabilities can achieve when given the right support and opportunities 😁

Thank you to everyone who has been on one of our ...

May 6

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Thank you to everyone who has been on one of our p Thank you to everyone who has been on one of our plant nursery tours this week. We have loved showing everyone what we do. Here are Henry and Tina, one of our nursery volunteers, who have enjoyed taking people round.

Delighted to be opening the centenary art ...

May 5

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Delighted to be opening the centenary art installa Delighted to be opening the centenary art installation 'Not Just a Garden' from Anna Cady. Pop into Furzey Cottage when you visit for this heartfelt exhibition created with the people we support. It captures this special place and its people perfectly. We do hope you like it. #art #furzeygardens #learningdisabilities

🐦 Bird walk and breakfast | 11 June 🐦
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May 4

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🐦 Bird walk and breakfast | 11 June 🐦 Join 🐦 Bird walk and breakfast | 11 June 🐦 Join bird expert Philip Fawkes for an early morning bird-spotting stroll around Furzey Gardens, followed by coffee and a pastry. You will be able to enjoy the peaceful gardens before they open and spot some of Furzey's ornithological delights. Booking link in bio. This is part of our Bioblitz nature day, plenty more activities and walks still to be announced. #bioblitz #furzeygardens #birdwalk

Don't miss your opportunity for a peak behind...

Apr 27

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Don't miss your opportunity for a peak behind the Don't miss your opportunity for a peak behind the scenes of Furzey Garden’s plant nursery, led the people who are supported there. From gathering seed, to pricking out to potting on and watering, the learning disability team are involved in every stage of raising the plants you buy. For one week only, Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 May, we are offering you the chance to find out more and meet some of the team. Book your ticket http://ow.ly/M2EN50IT9iA

Kids will love peaking through our new giant fairy...

Apr 24

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Kids will love peaking through our new giant fairy Kids will love peaking through our new giant fairy door as they enter our bamboo maze. New for 2022, this eight foot fairy door is part of our centenary celebrations and is a delightful addition to our kids play area. Book your visit and find out what it is like to step through one of our enchanting fairy doors. www.furzey-gardens.org

**Outdoor theatre returns to Furzey Gardens this ...

Apr 16

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**Outdoor theatre returns to Furzey Gardens this s **Outdoor theatre returns to Furzey Gardens this summer** The wonderful Handlebards will be performing Twelfth Night at Furzey Gardens on 17 June! For more information and to book tickets, please visit our website: www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/charity/events/the-handlebards-present-twelfth-night-2/ #Handlebards #TwelfthNight #OutdoorTheatre
Great place to visit, took grandchildren for a fairy house search. Brilliant gardens. Great cafe food exceptional. Worthy charity go visit
Barney B
Visitor
Small & Perfectly Formed with Excellent Cake! It's great fun trying to spot all the fairy doors. The cafe is wonderful with plenty of seating.
Celestine
Visitor
Really friendly atmosphere... nice and reasonably priced coffee and cake. Gardens a delight to wander round.
Peter Rudd
Visitor

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