Daily guided walking tour of Wakehurst
Join us on a guided walk giving you the chance to see plants of seasonal interest and discover the fascinating history and work of Wakehurst.
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Dates and times
11.30am every day
2pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
2pm Mondays (MSB tour)
(Subject to availability)
Tours last approximately one hour
Location
Daily guided tours start at the guide meeting point outside The Stables restaurant and run on a first-come, first-served basis.
MSB guided tours meet at the crossroads near the Visitor Centre.
Price
About the tour
The guides will concentrate on the ornamental gardens close to the Elizabethan Mansion, looking at plants of seasonal interest as well as explaining some of the history of the house and gardens.
They will also talk about RBG Kew’s conservation work being undertaken by the science and horticultural teams across the Millennium Seed Bank, nursery and landscape.
Guides at Wakehurst are all dedicated volunteers with a wide knowledge and passion for the gardens.
The free tour is designed for individuals and families, whether it’s your first time visiting or you're a regular to the gardens wanting to learn more.
Look out for our Explainers
You'll find our volunteer Explainers dotted around the Wakehurst landscape.
They are on hand to answer questions about our work at Wakehurst — do stop and have a chat if you see them and their 'Ask me' bags!
Millennium Seed Bank Atrium guided tours
Mondays 2pm, from 7 April
Step inside the most biodiverse place on earth and enjoy a guided tour of the MSB Atrium Exhibition. Trained volunteer guides will take you through the journey of a seed from collection to banking and point out areas of interest through the laboratory windows. Launched in celebration of 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank.
Meet at the crossroads near the Visitor Centre.