A large variety of flowers, shrubs and trees can be enjoyed throughout the gardens and there are numerous benches for tired legs. Many of the plants seen throughout the gardens can be purchased from the plant sales that are located close to the entrance.

Furzey Gardens also has a few other great attractions within the grounds, notably the thatched gallery and 16th century cottage.
The gallery is a spacious room that hosts both professional and amateur displays of art, photography and sculpture. In the main thatched building you’ll find a well stocked gift shop and a spacious tea room where you can enjoy a bite to eat. An adjacent open-air terrace is another option for sunny days.

The 16th-century cottage, dating back to 1560, has been lovingly restored and includes a period vegetable garden. The combination provides a great insight into life several centuries ago for local Foresters.

Across from the cottage is the Thatching Experience, showing how thatched roofs are done. Occasional demonstrations of this old and very skilled trade are given by a local thatcher, contact Furzey Gardens for details on how often these will be.

Despite its seemingly small size, there’s certainly a lot to see at Furzey Gardens. Allow a few hours to enjoy it fully, and take in a cuppa and a bite to eat. Even if you’re not particularly green-fingered, it’s a very pleasant and tranquil place to see, well worth a visit.
On exiting you’ll find yourself right in the rural New Forest, where a nice walk or a quiet pub isn’t too far away.