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Come to Wakehurst in West Sussex, over 450 acres of woodland and formal gardens.
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Find out how we aim to store seed from 25% of the world's plants by 2020
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Discover Wakehurst
Explore 188 hectares (465 acres) of country estate in West Sussex with ornamental gardens, temperate woodlands and an Elizabethan Mansion. Join in our seasonal walks and themed tours to discover more.
Visit our Millennium Seed Bank to see scientists at work and discover how Kew is helping to safeguard the world's most endangered plants.
Prices
Adults £12
Children (under 17) FREE
Opening times
Wakehurst opens at 10am every day except 24/25 December.
How to find us
Directions and transport information on how to get to Wakehurst.
Access to Wakehurst
Details on accessible facilities and routes.
Getting in touch
Contact details for Wakehurst
Don't miss
Compost Corner
Peat bogs are important habitats and valuable stores of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.
Natural play features at Wakehurst Place
The Adventurous Journey continues!
Spring Border
The Spring Border is alive with flowers from late March through to late May.
Sir Henry Price Walled Garden
Sir Henry and Lady Eve Price are commemorated in one of the two walled gardens located beside the Wakehurst Place Mansion.
Francis Rose Reserve
Opened in 2003, the Francis Rose Reserve covers 25 hectares and stretches from the Himalayan Glade to Tilgate Wood, which lies just inside of the Loder Valley Nature Reserve.
The Wellcome Trust Millennium building
His Royal Highness Prince Charles officially opened the Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) in 2000, describing it as “a gold reserve … a place where this reserve currency, in this case life itself, is stored.”
Course - Bat evening
Wed 15 August 2012, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
This course offers a wonderful opportunity to experience Wakehurst at dusk and explore the fascinating lifestyles of many of our native bats.
Talk - Flower arranging demonstration
Wed 03 October 2012, 1.30pm - 4pmIn this popular afternoon event, national demonstrator, international teacher, area judge and area speaker, Lyn Constable will demonstrate a variety of floral arrangements celebrating the beauty of Wakehurst in Autumn.
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