Summer evening meadow walks

Join our guided meadow walk exploring Wakehurst’s rich ecology.

Summer meadow at Wakehurst

Dates

25 June 2025

2 July 2025

16 July  2025

Time

6.30pm to 8.30pm

Meeting point

Wakehurst Visitor Centre

Price

Standard: £35

Wakehurst and Kew members: £30

15% discount at Visitor Centre shop and Plant Centre

Discover the beauty of Wakehurst’s meadows on a guided walk through some of its most iconic landscapes, including Bloomers Valley, Hanging Meadow and the Coronation Meadow.

This scenic two-mile route offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in vibrant wildflower displays while learning from our expert guide and head of landscape and horticulture, Iain, about the rich ecology, fascinating history and wildlife that thrive in these spaces. You’ll also gain practical tips on how to create your own meadow at home.

Please note: for a more accessible experience, join us on 16 July for a specially adapted workshop with a shorter route near the Millennium Seed Bank, designed to offer an inclusive way to enjoy the splendour of Wakehurst’s meadows. 

Important information about this event

About the workshop leader

Iain Parkinson has dedicated the past 40 years to understanding and shaping its diverse landscape. With a deep-rooted passion for biodiversity, he has played a key role in the creation and restoration of wildflower meadows, helping to revive these vital ecosystems. 

His expertise extends beyond the land, as reflected in his book Meadow: An Intimate Bond Between People, Place, and Plants, which explores the profound connection between meadows and those who cherish them.

Iain Parkinson
Iain Parkinson (c) RBG Kew

Know somebody who would love this workshop?

Gift them a place by making a booking, then email wakehurst@kew.org with your reference number, to receive a gift certificate.

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  • Suitable for adults only/ 18+.
  • If you have any accessibility requirements or need assistance during your visit, please contact us at wakehurst@kew.org or 01444 894066.