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)
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
Summer Explorers
A bumper-packed summer holiday filled with music, story-telling and crafty sessions perfect for all the family. See our weekly programme of events below. 23 July- 2 September.
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Afternoon tea in the Mansion this summer
Treat yourself to afternoon tea in the historic surroundings of Wakehurst. 9 September 2018.
Glow Wild 2018
Join us for a spellbinding winter lantern trail for all ages. Thursdays to Sundays, 22 November to 16 December 2018.
Top attractions at Wakehurst
Top attractions at Wakehurst
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Wakehurst for children
With more than 500 acres of gardens, woodland and a nature reserve to explore, children have everything they need for a great day out.
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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.