Furzebrook Gardens
Operational until the 1980s, Furzebrook Garden Centre was renowned for its exceptional plant collections. Highly regarded by botanists, it showcased species gathered from around the world, cared for and displayed within its beautiful Victorian greenhouses and barns—spaces we hope to reopen to the public in the near future.
Restoration
Five Victorian greenhouses occupy a walled garden within the Estate, hidden from the public for nearly half a century. These beautiful buildings will undergo a process of refurbishment and renovation.
Our ambition is to open them for the public to enjoy once again. Enjoy a cream tea on the lawn whilst soaking up the historical charm of this secret garden.
History
Furzebrook Garden Centre was once famous for its scented gladiolus, including the celebrated Purbeck Hybrids. Professional gardeners were on hand, offering expert help and advice to visitors seeking the perfect plants for their gardens.
Alongside its renowned collections, the centre offered an extensive range of plants and shrubs, both for sale and under cultivation. Visitors could browse a selection of composts, peats, sheds, fencing, Purbeck stone and pottery.
