Wakehurst
Explore our wild botanic garden, home to the Millennium Seed Bank and over 500 acres of the world’s plants in the heart of Sussex.
Plan your visit
Find out more about prices and time slots.
Opening times
10am – 6pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Directions
On the High Weald of West Sussex, Wakehurst is accessible by car and bus, and is a short drive from Haywards Heath station.
Become a member
Enjoy unlimited entry to Wakehurst and the Millennium Seed Bank all year round as a Wakehurst member.
What's in the gardens
Coronation Meadow
Wander through this enchanting meadow of native flowers and grasses – a joy for the senses in summer months.
Loder Valley Nature Reserve
Get closer to wildlife in our 150-acre nature reserve, home to 300 plant species as well as dormice, badgers, kingfishers, butterflies and more local species.
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Eating and drinking
Enjoy tasty food and delicious treats at our cafés and restaurants.
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Families
With over 500 acres of woodland and gardens to explore, this is the perfect day out for your family.
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Plants
Our extraordinary living collection of exotic trees and woodland plants spans over 500 acres.
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.
Read & watch
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28 May 2021
Best things to do at Wakehurst this summer
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24 May 2021
How well do you know the UK's natural soundscape?
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22 May 2021
Watch: What could nature do for us?
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24 March 2021
In Pictures: Adorable baby animals at Wakehurst
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22 March 2021
What is a prairie?
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17 March 2021
4 things you didn’t know you could do in the Loder Valley
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