Glow Wild returns for 2023
Sussex's ultimate festive trail is celebrating its tenth anniversary, featuring ten brand new installations for our milestone year plus lots more magical surprises.
As darkness falls, the gardens are brought to life with beautifully hand-crafted winter lanterns and captivating light installations created by leading artists.
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 now.
Glow Wild 2023 installations and artists
Important information about Glow Wild
Discover more about our exclusive, quiet and relaxed sessions
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- Have a question about Glow Wild? Read our FAQs
- We understand the current cost of living crisis can make it difficult for families to afford festive activities, so we’ve released tickets from £11.50 for the opening week of Glow Wild.
- Use the See Tickets customer service tool to swap or upgrade your tickets up to 72 hours before your visit.
- Please leave furry friends at home – Glow Wild 2023 is unsuitable for dogs (assistance dogs in harnesses or jackets are still welcome)
- This year, our marshmallow hut is located just under half way round the trail - the perfect time to toast a sweet treat for the rest of your journey.
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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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 and their essential companions, 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 those across the autism spectrum and/or with sensory processing needs.
The relaxed sessions ensure easy access and a supportive, understanding and welcoming atmosphere for children and their parents or carers.
Maximum capacity: 50 visitors per night
Dates and time
4.15pm on Friday 15 December, Tuesday 19 December and Friday 22 December 2023.