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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An aerial shot of the American Prairie and Mansion at Wakehurst

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

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10am – 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)

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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.

Winter Garden

The Winter Garden is full of sensory delight and the perfect place to lift the spirits on a cold winter’s day

Westwood Lake

Found at the end of Westwood Valley, the lake is a haven for wildlife of all kinds.
What's at Wakehurst

What's on at Wakehurst

Explore our events, exhibitions and workshops

  • Two people walking their dogs in the Wakehurst landscape
    Family friendly | Wellbeing

    Dog walks at Wakehurst

    Daily, from 27 February 2023
  • Members of the public enjoying a guided walking tour around Wakehurst
    Tours and talks | Included with entry

    Daily guided walking tour of Wakehurst

    Daily
  • A child runs through a garden at Wakehurst wearing a superhero cap with a lightning bolt on it
    Family friendly | Accessible

    Nature Heroes

    Half terms and school holidays
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Two researchers in the woodland at Wakehurst surrounded by bluebells, working with cameras and a computer

Nature Unlocked

Discover how our scientists are researching the value of UK biodiversity to inform nature-based solutions to critical global challenges like climate change.

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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.

Westwood Lake at Wakehurst

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.

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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
  • Two people walking their dogs in the Wakehurst landscape
    Family friendly | Wellbeing

    Dog walks at Wakehurst

    Daily, from 27 February 2023