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About Exbury

Standing close to the saltmarshes and creeks along the Beaulieu River, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Exbury must be one of the most captivating villages for miles around.

From this lovely location there are views over the Solent towards Cowes on the Isle of Wight and of course you get a 'birds eye view' of towering liners as they head towards Portsmouth harbour. This is also the location for the magical gardens surrounding Exbury House, formerly the home of the famous Mitford family. The estate was sold to Lord Forster, who on his appointment as Governor of Australia, sold it on to Mr. Lionel de Rothchild and today the estate remains in the hands of his son, Mr. Edmund de Rothchild.

Exbury gardens were designed an built during the 20th-century and the garden is now famous for the celebrated Rothchild collection of magnificent rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias. In all seasons these gardens are resplendent in vivid colours, early spring shows bright daffodils gracing a beautiful meadow and in summer poppies bloom along with other glorious summer species. The Sundial garden features exotic flowers and the Rock garden tumbles with stunning plants. Autumn brings the glory of Maple and beech, and of the garden planted when the house was owned by the Mitford's there are wonderful Cypress trees and magnificent Cedars, used to this day by roosting peacocks! Lionel de Rothchild loved flowers, his garden was a ruling passion to which he dedicated his life until he died in 1942. Following his death, Exbury House was requisitioned by the Royal Navy, leaving his widow with a staff of only four pensioners to try to keep her husband's life's work alive. When Edmund de Rothchild returned from the war he continued his fathers work in making the garden the haven of peace and tranquillity we experience today. For the comfort of visitors there is a restaurant and a tea gardens on the tennis court, there is a gift shop and a plant centre selling exquisite varieties of Exbury plants. There is even a steam train to take you on a magical tour round the northern part of the garden, not only will it 'take the weight of your feet' but it is great fun for one and all. Another option is to tour the whole garden from the comfort of a chauffer driven buggy!

Many of the charming houses and cottages seen in the village were built by the Rothchild family as homes for the families of those who worked on the estate and in the 'big' house. In the lovely church dedicated to St. Katherine there are memorials to past owners of Exbury House.

Apart from enjoying Exbury, the region offers a wealth of visitor attractions. The beauty of the new forest is within easy reach so too is Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum found at the centre of Bucklers Hard, a picturesque 18th-century village. Then there is the joy of the Solent with the opportunity of deep sea fishing. A visit here will give you many happy memories and leave you wishing to return.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Exbury

Exbury Gardens	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)	Pictures
Stone Point Country Park	(2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Beaulieu Abbey	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Beaulieu Palace House	(2.8 miles, 4.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Lepe & Calshot Foreshore Country Park	(2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Ashlett Creek	(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Beaulieu National Motor Museum	(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Royal Victoria Country Park	(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Netley Abbey	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Southampton Maritime Museum	(6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Tudor Merchants Hall	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Spinners Garden	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Osborne House	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park	(6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Longdown Activity Farm	(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Exbury

Lepe, in the county of Hampshire (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SE)
This is mostly a small country park amongst trees with beautiful views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight.
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Beaulieu, in the county of Hampshire (2.8 miles, 4.4 km, direction W)
This lovely village is set in the lush greenery of the New Forest where a pretty village street leads to the banks of the Beaulieu River at the point at which it opens up as an estuary.
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Cowes, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction SE)
The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes
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Netley, in the county of Hampshire (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction N)
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South Baddesley, in the county of Hampshire (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SW)
This is a small picturesque hamlet at the edge of the New Forest National Park overlooking the Solent towards the Isle-of-Wight.
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Pilley, in the county of Hampshire (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction W)
The attractive village of Pilley lies in a landscape famous for its scenic beauty, it encompasses a vast variety of valley's, hills, downs and the glorious New Forest National Park.
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Newtown, in the county of Isle of Wight (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction S)
The village lies at the head of the picturesque Newtown estuary and is surrounded almost entirely by a Nature Reserve owned by the National Trust.
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Boldre, in the county of Hampshire (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W)
This is a beautiful village situated a short distance from the edge of the New Forest National Park and the shoreline of Lymington, in the Solent.
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Parkhurst, in the county of Isle of Wight (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE)
Waymarked walks take you through woodlands inhabited by Red Squirrels.
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Lymington, in the county of Hampshire (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SW)
A lovely Georgian port town on the Solent and at the edge of The New Forest, Hampshire. Lymington is a popular sailing resort...
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Southampton, in the county of Hampshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction N)
Southampton has many lovely gardens right in the city centre with picnic tables, flower beds and shady walks. In the spring the rhododendrons are a lovely sight.
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Brockenhurst, in the county of Hampshire (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction W)
Gloriously set, like a jewel in a crown, between woodland and heathland, is the picturesque place called Brockenhurst.
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Yarmouth, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)
A lovely old town with a pleasant deepwater harbour. Yarmouth, with its 'olde worlde' charm is definitely one of the jewels of this enchanting island resort.
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Carisbrooke, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SE)
Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight.
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Newport, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SE)
County Town, being sited on the River Medina, about 5 miles from the sea. Despite its name, the town became the 'New Port' and was given its charter by Richard de Revers, Lord of the Island, as early as 1180.
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Nearby travel help

Netley Station	(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE)
Hamble Station	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NE)
M27 Junction 8	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NE)
M27 Junction 9	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NE)
Southampton Airport	(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction N)
Bournemouth Airport	(19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction W)
Exbury to London	(73.6 miles, 118.5 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Exbury

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Exbury center
Master Builder's House Hotel	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction W)
The Montagu Arms	(2.6 miles, 4.3 km, direction NW)
The Fountain Inn	(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction SE)
Beaulieu Hotel	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW)
Dormy House Hotel	(6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NE)
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort	(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SW)
Holiday Inn Southampton	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction N)
Grand Harbour	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N)
Dolphin Hotel	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N)
The Star Hotel	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)
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