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.

A forest with golden brown trees and a floor covered in bluebells

The gardens are likely to be busy between 27 March and 14 April 2024. Please pre-book your ticket to help us manage capacity - this includes visitors who receive free entry. Thank you.

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

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10am – 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)

Directions Arrow right

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.

What's on at Wakehurst

Explore our events, exhibitions and workshops

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    Bluey and family waving
    Family friendly

    Bluey at Wakehurst

    Custom date
    27 March to 14 April 2024
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    An illustrated banner announcing nature heroes plant pals
    Family friendly

    Nature heroes: Plant pal

    Custom date
    27 March to 14 April 2024
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    Included with entry

    Planet Wakehurst

    Custom date
    From 17 May 2023
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.

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.

Read & watch

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.

*Valid for new memberships only, purchased from 30 March to 30 April 2023. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Standard direct debit price £31.50, now £23.63. Standard cash price £36.50, now £27.38. Restrictions apply, please see our terms and conditions.