Wakehurst

Explore our wild botanic garden in the heart of Sussex, home to the Millennium Seed Bank, over 500 acres of diverse landscapes and plants from across the globe.

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Mansion Pond in autumn colour
A member of the horticulture team watering plants in the Temperate House © RBG Kew/Jeff Eden

Kew Gardens

Discover a world of science hiding behind our beautiful botanical collections filled with over 40,000 living plants.

Explore Kew Gardens

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Find out more about prices, time slots and planned closures.

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10am – 6pm (last entry 5.30pm)

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On the High Weald of West Sussex, Wakehurst is accessible by car and bus, and is a short drive from Haywards Heath station.

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Enjoy unlimited entry to Wakehurst and the Millennium Seed Bank all year round as a Wakehurst member.

What's looking good right now

Roam across our 500 acre site and spot the seasonal delights.

American Prairie

In the heart of Wakehurst stretches our vast American Prairie. Journey to the vibrant grasslands of North America, and discover the importance of this threatened habitat.

Coates Wood

Wander through the trees of Australasia into South America in one of our most atmospheric woodlands.
What's at Wakehurst

Eating and drinking

Enjoy tasty food and delicious treats at our cafés and restaurants.

Eating and drinking at Wakehurst

Shopping

Browse our fantastic range of gifts, plants, books and homeware.

Shopping at Wakehurst

Plants

We have extraordinary living collections of rare and important plants from across the globe.

Discover plants at Wakehurst

What's on at Wakehurst

Explore our events, exhibitions and workshops

Family friendly

Nature heroes: Seed Seeker

Join us on our first Nature Heroes mission in collaboration with National Geographic Kids!
19 October to 3 November 2024
Wellbeing

Parkrun at Wakehurst

Experience Wakehurst in a whole new stride with our weekly Parkrun event.
Weekly
back on sale
Family friendly | Evenings | Food and drink

Glow Wild

Wakehurst's magical Christmas light trail returns for 2024.
Selected evenings, 28 November 2024 to 1 January 2025
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Two researchers in the woodland at Wakehurst surrounded by bluebells, working with cameras and a computer

Nature Unlocked

At Wakehurst, scientists are using the landscape as a living laboratory, exploring nature-based solutions, and answering questions needed to increase the resiliency of UK ecosystems.

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We have a few dos and don'ts in place to keep everyone happy. Please also check our planned closures before your visit to avoid disappointment.

Daffodils in the sun

We need you

If you love Wakehurst, help us conserve the world’s plants and fungi and protect the millions of lives that depend on them.

Protect our future

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    25 September 2023

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    5 August 2024

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