The New Forest's secret garden for everyone

Winter opening

Furzey Gardens is a tranquil woodland garden in the New Forest.

Our tea rooms and toilets are shut from 1 November to 18 February, but we are open every day for garden-only visits – there is no need to book.

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

Winter opening

Things to do at Furzey Gardens

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

Plan your visit

All the information you need for your visit to Furzey Gardens

Tea rooms

Charming thatched tea rooms for a light lunch or afternoon tea

Furzey House holiday cottage

Large thatched cottage situated within the gardens

Gift vouchers

Gift vouchers for afternoon tea and entrance

Gift membership

Give the gift of a year of free Furzey visits to a loved one.

Plant sales

Quality, affordable plants raised by people with learning disabilities

Latest news from the gardens

Centenary artist revealed

Theatre on wheels is tribute to Master Thatcher

Head Gardener's monthly blog: November

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You did it!

Your incredible generosity ...

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You did it! Your incredible generosity has pushe You did it! Your incredible generosity has pushed us past £40,000 - our biggest Big Give ever! A huge thank you from Florrie, Phil and everyone else who is supported by Minstead Trust. The great news is that the Big Give stays open until midday on Tuesday. So although donations are not now doubled, you can still make crucial contributions to support vulnerable people. Every penny will help us do more. You can find out what we have planned and the impact you're having at: www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/big-give-2021

Thank you so much to everyone who has taken us so ...

Dec 3

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Thank you so much to everyone who has taken us so Thank you so much to everyone who has taken us so close to our Big Give target. Only a few hundred pounds of match funding is left to double your donations before we reach our target of £40,000. So please act quickly and donate now if you would like your donation to have double the impact for people with learning disabilities. Donate at http://ow.ly/X86650H2J7V and let's reach our target together today!

We've been blown away by the response to our ...

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We've been blown away by the response to our Big G We've been blown away by the response to our Big Give campaign, your donations have helped us sail past £15,000 in just 24 hours. Thank you! But there is a long way to go to make our £40,000 target and make a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities. So please join all those who have donated already and, if you can, make your donation now on the Big Give website. You will see it instantly doubled at no extra cost. You will be playing a crucial role in helping people recover from the mental trauma of this pandemic and rebuild their confidence to get out into their community with friends. Thank you so much for your help in reaching this target! #BigGive #BigGive2021 #MinsteadTrust #LearningDisabilities #ThankYou

Our Big Give fundraising week kicked off just two ...

Nov 30

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Our Big Give fundraising week kicked off just two Our Big Give fundraising week kicked off just two hours ago and we are already at £5k! A huge thank you to everyone who has donated and seen their donation instantly doubled at no extra cost. Please keep supporting as we push on to our £40k target to change the lives of people with learning disabilities. Link to donate in our bio. #BigGive #BigGive21 #MinsteadTrust #LearningDisabilities

For one week, starting from midday today, you can ...

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For one week, starting from midday today, you can For one week, starting from midday today, you can help people with learning disabilities recover from the mental trauma of the pandemic and rebuild their confidence to get out into their community with friends. Donate on our Minstead Trust page on the Big Give website between midday today and 7 December and your donation will be instantly doubled until we reach our target of £40,000. With your support we will be able to: - Re-establish our drop in community groups to offer advice and friendship for people with learning disabilities. - Give more support to people wanting to attend social activities and follow their passions. - Set up a welfare fund to cover the cost of social activities and holidays. - Recruit volunteer and staff buddies to accompany people out and about in their communities. - Offer courses for people to rebuild the skills they need to feel comfortable with others. Find out more about the impact you can have at www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/charity/support-us/big-give-2021/ #TheBigGive #MinsteadTrust

Furzey Gardens is full of secrets - even we are ...

Nov 27

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Furzey Gardens is full of secrets - even we are su Furzey Gardens is full of secrets - even we are surprised sometimes! Look what our gardening team found last week whilst making sure the Gunnera manicata are prepared for the winter weather. It seems some fairies have moved onto the island on the lake and have even built their own jetty! We hope they stay safe in the wind and the rain this weekend! Don't forget the gardens will not be open Saturday 27 November due to the weather warning in place. Visit furzey-gardens.org for winter opening information.

It's the perfect time of year for Autumn ...

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It's the perfect time of year for Autumn Forest Hi It's the perfect time of year for Autumn Forest Hide, nestled amongst the fallen leaves. There are over 40 fairy doors at Furzey Gardens and we just love them all. Which one's your favourite?

Last few days to take advantage of our autumn ...

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Last few days to take advantage of our autumn plan Last few days to take advantage of our autumn plant sale. Low price, quality plants nurtured and raised in our onsite nursery by people with learning disabilities. Buying plants from Furzey Gardens is different to most gardens you will visit. Every time you purchase one of our plants you are supporting people to continue learning skills that help them live happier and healthier lives. Happy gardening!
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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