Date
Selected evenings 23 November 2023 to 1 January 2024
Time
4.30pm to 10pm (last entry 8.20pm)
Quiet sessions available every night at 4.15pm.
Relaxed sessions available on selected nights at 4.15pm.
Location
Price
Adult: £19
Children (4 - 16): £12
Family (2 adults & 2 children): £60
Wakehurst or Kew member - Adult: £15.50
Wakehurst or Kew member - Family (2 adults & 2 children): £50
Infants (under 4s) and Carers: Free
Glow Wild returns for 2023
Sussex's ultimate festive trail is celebrating its tenth anniversary, featuring a never-before-seen route, brand new installations, and packed full of other surprises.
As darkness falls, the gardens are brought to life with beautifully hand-crafted winter lanterns and captivating light installations created by leading artists.
With under 4's going free, Glow Wild is the perfect Christmas sensory experience for little ones.
This year, Glow Wild celebrates the sublime, inviting you to become part of the trail and discover awe-inspiring moments in nature.
Exclusive late sessions
Looking for a heart-warming date night or fun evening out with friends? If yes, our Friday lates are just the thing.
Every Friday night at 8pm, tickets will be reserved solely for visitors over 18 years, offering a unique experience at Glow Wild.
Quiet sessions
We're offering a range of quiet sessions every night throughout Glow Wild 2023, suitable for visitors with hidden disabilities, such as autism, to make for a more comfortable visit whilst still enjoying the sensory elements of the new trail.
Dates and time
Every night, starting at 4.15pm, then every 20 minutes between 4.30pm and 8pm.
Relaxed Sessions
New this year, we are introducing gentle sessions on selected nights, adapted especially for children with special educational needs and disabilities, like Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or sensory processing needs.
The Relaxed Sessions are limited to 50 visitors, ensuring easy access and a supportive, understanding and welcoming atmosphere for children and their parents or carers.
Dates and time
4.15pm on Friday 15 December, Tuesday 19 December and Friday 22 December.
More about Glow Wild
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Eating and drinking at Glow Wild
Keep the chills at bay with some delicious food and drink at Glow Wild.
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Shopping at Glow Wild
The Visitor Centre shop and Plant Centre are open with a fantastic range of gifts, plants, books and homeware.
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The UK's tallest living Christmas tree
Decorated with 1,800 lightbulbs, our Christmas tree is a stunning part of the trail.
Accordion
Important information
Content
- There will be limited capacity with timed entry slots. Make sure you plan ahead to secure the date and time of your choice.
- Glow Wild ends at 10pm with last entry at 8:20pm.
- Only guide dogs or registered disability assistance dogs are allowed in the gardens.
- The gardens close for day visitors at 3pm (last entry 2pm) for the duration of Glow Wild.
- For entry times, ticket information and contact details, check out everything you need to know for Glow Wild 2023.