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.

Wakehurst Iris Dell, Visual Air © RBG Kew

Enjoy unlimited visits to Wakehurst for twelve months for the price of nine if you join us as a member by 1 May 2023.*

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

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10am – 6pm (last entry 5.30pm)

Directions Arrow right

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 Arrow right

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.

What's on at Wakehurst

Explore our events, exhibitions and workshops

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

    Dog walks at Wakehurst

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

    Daily guided walking tour of Wakehurst

    Custom date
    Daily
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    An illustration of a worm
    Family friendly

    Superworm at Wakehurst

    Custom date
    30 March to 23 April 2023
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.

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.

Read & watch

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.

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

    Dog walks at Wakehurst

    Custom date
    Daily, from 27 February 2023

*Valid for new memberships only, purchased from 30 March to 30 April 2023. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Standard direct debit price £31.50, now £23.63. Standard cash price £36.50, now £27.38. Restrictions apply, please see our terms and conditions.