Wakehurst
Our wild botanic garden on the High Weald of West Sussex has over 500 acres of beautiful ornamental gardens, woodlands and a nature reserve. Wakehurst is also home to the Millennium Seed Bank, the largest wild seed conservation project in the world.
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Visiting Wakehurst
Visiting Wakehurst
Opening times
Open daily at 10am
Gardens close at 6pm (last entry 5.30pm)
Mansion and Millennium Seed Bank close at 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
We are investing in making Wakehurst more accessible for our visitors. Some paths may be closed during your visit. Please look at Plan your visit to check.
Plan your visit
All you need to know to plan your visit to Wakehurst. For information about tickets, opening times, getting here, parking, eating and drinking, access, family and group visits.
What's on at Wakehurst
There's plenty to see and do at Wakehurst, whatever the season. With natural play areas for the children, and wildlife all around, there is something to keep everyone entertained.
Events at Wakehurst
Events at Wakehurst
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Daily guided walking tour of Wakehurst
Join us on a tour lasting 1-1½ hours giving you the chance to see plants of seasonal interest and discover the fascinating history of the estate. Daily.
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Badger watching at Wakehurst
A rare chance to watch badgers going about their lives deep within the woodland. Tuesdays from 10 April to 25 September 2018. SOLD OUT
Top attractions at Wakehurst
Top attractions at Wakehurst
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Wakehurst for families
Whether you want to have an adventurous journey through woods and gardens, or find out more about plants and nature, there are lots of family-friendly activities to enjoy on a day out at Wakehurst.
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The Mansion Garden
The historic Mansion at Wakehurst is nestled between formal and informal borders, a sweeping lawn, a pond and a walled garden.
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Loder Valley Nature Reserve
Get a close look at over 300 plant species as well as dormice, badgers, kingfishers and butterflies in our 40 acre nature reserve.
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Millennium Seed Bank
Open all year round the MSB is a hub for scientific activity where visitors can discover more about its vital mission to conserve 25% of the world’s plant species by 2020.