Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway
200 acres of woodland gardens famous for the Rothschild rhododendron and azalea collections, with a narrow-gauge steam railway running through part of the site. Dogs on short leads are welcome throughout the gardens and on the train. Water bowls, dog bins and a dog-friendly ice cream at Mr Eddy’s Restaurant. Free parking, open March to October.
The facts
- Status
- On my list to visit
- Region
- New Forest
- Dog rules
- On lead
- Walk distance
- 2+ miles
- Walk difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- Paid
- Website
- exbury.co.uk ↗
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