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Furzey Gardens

New Forest

A woodland garden with thatched cottages, tended by people with learning disabilities, with tea rooms on site.

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GardenTime here: 1–1.5 h

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School Lane, Minstead, New Forest, SO43 7GL

Quick facts

The Dalrymple family planted the grounds in 1922 as an informal woodland garden with trees, shrubs and perennials from around the world.

The garden is run as a social enterprise by the Minstead Trust, and around 30 people with learning disabilities work there alongside gardeners and volunteers.

A garden designed for the Chelsea Flower Show by Chris Beardshaw with the garden's staff, students and volunteers won a Gold Medal in 2012.

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