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Friday, May 29, 2020

Exbury Gardens


The Exbury Gardens, located in Hampshire, England, are a real treat for the eyes!  In fact, in December of 2011, they were awarded the Hudson's Heritage UK "Best Garden" award.



The gardens contain over 200 acres of rhododendrons, azaleas, and a plethora of rare trees and shrubs.  They are the inspiration of Lionel Nathan de Rothschild who passed away in 2009.  Today, his grandchildren carry on the legacy.


 There are several ways to view the gardens. You can walk on the numerous trails, you can ride a chauffer-driven buggy, or you can do my favorite thing:  ride a miniature steam locomotive through the gardens.
 

The train will pass through the Summer Lane garden.  From there, you'll catch glimpses of the rock garden, followed by the wildlife pond.  Next, you'll pass the plant nursery and exotic fruit patch.  Then you'll pass by the sunflower field, which if you visit in the summer, is just amazing!  Finally, you'll loop around the oldest tree in the garden:  the Domesday Yew.  The train ride takes about 20 minutes.

 

The gardens are open daily from March to early November.  Admission for adults is 14 British pounds and 4 British pounds for children.

12 comments:

  1. Whenever we get back to England, we'll have to go there. The first visit we focused on castles.

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  2. ah - you tease us so with the thought of travel to lovely gardens. This place sounds like a treat, and I love a train ride too - such a bonus.

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  3. Hi Sherry - I remember when you last posted and then I cross referred in a 2016 post of mine ... about Britain's Great Little Railways ... and the one through Exbury - must be wonderful to see the gardens that way. Take care and stay safe - Hilary

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  5. Exbury Gardens is located in the New Forest on England's south coast - a most lovely part of the country. One could spend an entire holiday just visiting the gardens and Stately Homes of south-east England (as with many other places!)
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