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Wakehurst
Mid Sussex
Type:Garden
Selsfield Road, Ardingly, HAYWARDS HEATH, West Sussex, RH17 6TN
Tel: 01444 894066
Mid Sussex
Tel: 01444 894066
Have a day out like no other at Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden. Spot the wildlife andyear-round colour in our valleys, and explore over 500 acres of ornamental gardens, ancient woodlands and a nature reserve. Beautiful whatever the season, explore the wilder corners of the landscape to discover some of the quietest, most beautiful spots.
Managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Wakehurst prides itself on being home topicture-perfect gardens, an Elizabethan Mansion and hundreds of acres of diverse landscape, featuring rare plant collections from around the world.
Home to the world-famous Millennium Seed Bank, step inside to explore one of the most biodiverse places on Earth and enjoy the fascinating exhibition Surviving or Thriving . Scramble over our adventurous log trail, Tree Trunk Trek or take a moment to relax and enjoy a quiet moment from the gardens.
Wakehurst is open daily from 10am to those who can visit safely. During this time all visitors, including members, will need a pre-booked ticket. Please visit the website to book your visit and for all the information you need: kew.org/wakehurst
COVID-19 notice
Book your visit to Wakehurst with confidence. Please visit the website for further details on the host of measures in place to support government guidance and social distancing.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £14.50 per ticket |
| Children 16 and under | Free |
| Young Persons (17 -25) | £7.25 per ticket |
Unlimited entry for Wakehurst members
Code of Practice 2011
Tourism South East Member 2021
Beautiful South Awards Winners 2021/22 - Silver 2022| 2022 (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
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* Closed 24/25 Dec. Shops closed on Easter Day. Catering not affected. Restaurant, shop and Seed Café open 10. Mansion, Seed Bank and restaurant close 1hr before garden. Shop trading restricted on Sun. Last admission 30mins before closing
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