Wakehurst

Plan your visit

Find out more about prices, time slots and planned closures.

Opening times

10am – 6pm (last entry 5.30pm)

Directions

On the High Weald of West Sussex, Wakehurst is accessible by car and bus, and is a short drive from Haywards Heath station.

Become a member

Enjoy unlimited entry to Wakehurst and the Millennium Seed Bank all year round as a Wakehurst member.

Mansion at Wakehurst, Claire Takacs © RBG Kew

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The Mansion

Wakehurst's wild landscape radiates out from our stunning Grade I listed Elizabethan Mansion, entrusted to us by the National Trust, which was once home to our globally significant seed bank.

American Prairie

In the heart of Wakehurst stretches a unique, six-acre American Prairie. Discover the importance of this threatened habitat, and how it’s defining the future of climate-resilient gardening.

What's at Wakehurst

Included with entry | Exhibitions

Seedscapes

A summer exhibition of art, sculpture, and sound, inspired by the Millennium Seed Bank on its 25th anniversary.

4 July to 14 September 2025

Family friendly | Included with entry

Nature Heroes: Globe Trotter

This summer holidays, explore the world at Wakehurst!

21 July to 5 September 2025

Tours and talks | Short courses | Evenings

Bat walk

Explore Wakehurst after hours and discover the fascinating world of bats.

Selected Thursday evenings, 24 July to 11 September 2025

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A member of the horticulture team watering plants in the Temperate House © RBG Kew/Jeff Eden

Kew Gardens

Discover a world of science hiding behind our beautiful botanical collections in London, filled with over 40,000 living plants.

Explore Kew Gardens

Wakehurst catering, Tom Palmer © RBG Kew

Eating and drinking

Enjoy tasty food and delicious treats at our cafés and restaurants.

Eating and drinking at Wakehurst

Wakehurst Plant Centre, Jim Holden © RBG Kew

Shopping

Browse our fantastic range of gifts, plants, books and homeware.

Shopping at Wakehurst

Pink flower in the Pollination Flower at Wakehurst, Visual Air © RBG Kew

Plants

We have extraordinary living collections of rare and important plants from across the globe.

Discover plants at Wakehurst

Two researchers in the woodland at Wakehurst surrounded by bluebells, working with cameras and a computer

Nature Unlocked

At Wakehurst, scientists are using the landscape as a living laboratory, exploring nature-based solutions, and answering questions needed to increase the resiliency of UK ecosystems.

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We have a few dos and don'ts in place to keep everyone happy. Please also check our planned closures before your visit to avoid disappointment.