What's in the gardens

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.

Preserving our Mansion for the future

The time has come for an extensive roof restoration to save our Grade I listed building for generations to come.

Discover more about the biggest renovation project we’ve undertaken at Wakehurst in 50 years.

The Mansion at Wakehurst

American Prairie

In the heart of Wakehurst stretches our vast American Prairie. Journey to the vibrant grasslands of North America, and discover the importance of this threatened habitat.
Bethlehem Wood

Beautiful throughout the year, experience the silvery beauty of birches along this tranquil walk.
Bloomers Valley

A breathtaking spectacle in high summer but with a special serenity during winter, Bloomers Valley is a landmark meadow restoration where you can enjoy our rich local grasslands.
Bog Garden

Explore the vibrant colours of Wakehurst's bog ecosystem.
Closed for the winter season

Children's Walled Garden

Go beyond the Walled Garden to explore this enchanting place, where flowers, herbs and vegetables grow alongside each other. Open seasonally.
Coates Wood

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

Coronation Meadow

Open May to October: Wander through this enchanting meadow of native flowers and grasses – a joy for the senses in summer months.
Hanging Meadow

Our wildlife haven in the heart of Wakehurst's Loder Valley Nature Reserve.
Himalayan Glade

Experience a sense of the Himalaya in this dramatic cleft of the Westwood Valley.
Horsebridge Wood

Journey through the rich and varied habitats of North America.
Iris Dell

Perch yourself in the fairy-land like glory of Wakehurst's Iris Dell.
Closed for conservation work

Loder Valley Nature Reserve

Get closer to wildlife in our 150-acre nature reserve, home to a wide range of plant species as well as dormice, badgers, kingfishers and butterflies — the Hanging Meadow is the perfect place for wildlife spotting.

Flowering plants and grasses in the American Prairie at Wakehurst

Our plants

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

Discover plants at Wakehurst

What's in the gardens

Roam across our wild botanic garden full of diverse plants from around the globe and home to the Millennium Seed Bank.

What's looking good right now

Winter Garden

Westwood Lake

Preserving our Mansion for the future

Attractions A - Z

American Prairie

Bethlehem Wood

Bloomers Valley

Bog Garden

Children's Walled Garden

Coates Wood

Coronation Meadow

Hanging Meadow

Himalayan Glade

Horsebridge Wood

Iris Dell

Loder Valley Nature Reserve

Our plants

Read & watch

4 things you didn’t know you could do in the Loder Valley

Watch: Our amazing American Prairie

20 facts to celebrate 20 years of the Millennium Seed Bank