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 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)
Mansion and Millennium Seed Bank close at 3.30pm (last entry 3pm)
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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Macrame plant hanger creative class
Experience the therapeutic effects of macrame in this crafty creative class and make your own macrame plant hanger. 9 March 2019. SOLD OUT
Top attractions at Wakehurst
Top attractions at Wakehurst
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Winter Garden
A blast of colour against a wintery landscape, the Winter Garden is an emerging beauty of shimmering bark, soft foliage and rich scents. Flourishing mid-January 2019.
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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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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.