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Meet the Donkeys at Christmas

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway, Exbury · 28 November to 6 December 2026

A pond surrounded by trees at Exbury GardensPhoto: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0
28 Nov to 6 Dec

Photo: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0

Visitors can meet the donkeys from Parc Ponies at Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway in Exbury over the Christmas weekends, from 28 November to 6 December 2026. Times are listed on the event page. The visit suits families and toddlers, and booking is recommended.

Highlights

  • Meet the donkeys from Parc Ponies over the Christmas weekends
  • Held at Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway, near Lymington
  • Booking recommended, with times on the official event page

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Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway, SO45 1AZ

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