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
Opening week promotion (23 to 26 November): From £11.50
Adult: £19
Child (4 - 16): £12
Infant (under 4s) and Essential Companion: Free
Family (2 adults & 2 children): £60
Wakehurst or Kew member - Adult: £15.50
Wakehurst or Kew member - Family (2 adults & 2 children): £50
Group rates available. See FAQ's
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.
Limited capacity and timed entry slots make early booking essential. Don't miss out – book this summer!
Life is full of surprises. Use the See Tickets customer service tool to swap or upgrade your tickets up to 72 hours before your visit.
Have a question about Glow Wild? Read our FAQs.
Important information
- Glow Wild ends at 10pm with last entry at 8:20pm.
- The gardens close for day visitors at 3pm (last entry 2pm) for the duration of Glow Wild.
- We understand the current cost of living crisis can make it difficult for families to afford festive activities, which is why we’ve released tickets from £11.50 for the opening week of Glow Wild.
- You can swap/upgrade your tickets up to 72 hours before.
- No dogs: Please note that this year’s winter lantern trail is unsuitable for furry friends (assistance dogs in harness or jacket still welcome). We are always reviewing logistics for our events to be more inclusive with everyone. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Make the most of your visit
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Eating at Glow Wild
Keep the chills at bay with 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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Become a Wakehurst member
Enjoy unlimited visits and exclusive access to events, like Glow Wild, and discounts.
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Glow Wild sessions
Content
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, suitable for visitors with hidden disabilities such as autism, to make for a more comfortable visit whilst still enjoying the sensory elements of the 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 2023.