Community and Access Programmes at Wakehurst
We offer an exciting range of accessible opportunities for groups and individuals to learn more about our science, history, collections, horticulture, and to engage in programmes to improve their wellbeing.
Explore our programmes
Discovery and Access
We offer a range of accessible activities, workshops and monthly groups that support well-being and provide opportunities to learn about the exciting science, horticulture and history of Wakehurst.
Community Access Scheme
The Community Access Scheme at Wakehurst is a group annual membership for organisations that provide services directly to people who face physical, sensory, psychological, or social barriers to visiting Wakehurst independently.
Team Domenica Work Experience
Wakehurst is proud to be a work experience partner with Team Domenica, who support young people with learning disabilities to find work experience placements and move into paid employment.
One Week Work Experience
We offer young people the chance to gain work experience and spend 1 week in Wakehurst departments: Millennium Seed Bank, Marketing, Visitors Centre, Horticulture team and Learning team.
Spring into Community
Explore the gardens for free during our annual Spring festival and discover what our Discovery and Access programmes have to offer.
Wakehurst in the Community
We are committed to training the next generation of leaders and working with our local community. We offer off site workshops, training and resources.
If you would like us to be involved in your event, get in touch via wakehurstcommunity@kew.org
Citizen Science
Citizen science, also known as crowd science, is a structured way for volunteers from the general public to help scientists collect or explore huge data sets.
Nature Unlocked - Trees for Bees
Trees for Bees is Wakehurst’s ground breaking citizen science project investigating which flowering trees our pollinators like best.
Join us for our Trees for Bees engagement days and hear from our pollination scientists before contributing to vital conservation efforts to help us discover what our native pollinators are foraging on. For more info, contact us at wakehurstcommunity@kew.org
Nature Unlocked - Biological Societies Bioblitz
In May, Wakehurst are collaborating with multiple biological recording societies to create a baseline survey of the flora and fauna of Wakehurst that will underpin all research strands of Nature Unlocked.
Discover our accessible resources
Visual guide
Our visual guide can help you plan and enjoy your visit to Wakehurst, including what to expect during your visit, and top tips to help you have a fantastic time.
Accessibility map
This map of Wakehurst prioritises accessibility information and highlights areas of sensory interest.