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.

A view of the Wakehurst Mansion in springtime

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Find out more about prices and time slots. 

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10am – 6pm (last entry 4:30pm)

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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 in the gardens

  • Wollemi pines in Coates wood

    Coates Wood

    Wander through the trees of Australasia into South America in one of our most atmospheric woodlands.

  • The lake in Westwood Valley, Wakehurst

    Westwood Valley

    Explore a woodland landscape inspired by the eastern Himalaya.

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    • Heather surrounding glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa) at Wakehurst

      Coronavirus guidance

      See the changes we've made and how our time slots work.

      Information for you
    • Cakes at Wakehurst

      Eating and drinking

      Enjoy tasty food and delicious treats at our cafés and restaurants. Takeaway available.

      Eating and drinking at Wakehurst
    • Children play at Wakehurst, late winter

      Families

      With over 500 acres of woodland and gardens to explore, this is the perfect day out for your family. 

      Families at Wakehurst

    • Plants

      Our extraordinary living collection of exotic trees and woodland plants spans over 500 acres.

      Plants at Wakehurst

    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.

    Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst

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