Ways to save at Wakehurst

Make the most of your visit to Wakehurst with a selection of discounts, affordable food and drink choices, free tours, and budget transport options.

Father and daughter inspecting a field of bright yellow flowers

Discounts and offers

Reduced ticket prices after 3.30pm

Enjoy discounted tickets to Wakehurst after 3.30pm during the summer months for late afternoon strolls across over 500 acres of diverse landscapes.

Universal Credit and Pension Credit discounts

You can visit our gardens for £1 if you are in receipt of Universal Credit or Pension Credit.

This ticket allows you to book online or to walk up and pay £1 at our Visitor Centre.

Concessions

Discounted tickets to Wakehurst are available for young people (17 to 25); corporate members; and others. Children aged 16 and under, and National Trust members go free.

Membership

Enjoy unlimited free visits to Wakehurst, parking, exclusive access to events and discounts, and help us to build a greener future for all. 

Group discount

Come as a group to Wakehurst and enjoy discounted entry from £14.75 per adult.

Car-free travel discount

We offer a discounted ticket price of £9.25 to visitors travelling by public transport, bicycle or on foot.

Other ways to save

Bring a picnic

Grab your picnic blanket and favourite foods and drink, and head to Wakehurst for al fresco dining.

Free guided tours

Our daily walking tour led by experienced guides is included with entry to the gardens.

Make Christmas more affordable with Glow Wild

Enjoy discounted off-peak prices, group savings, and free entry for kids under 4. Book now to take advantage of early bird pricing until 1 June, and swap dates up to 7 days before your visit.

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We love to welcome cyclists to our gardens.

There are bicycle racks available for your use.

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Route 272 stops outside Wakehurst, serving Crawley, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill (Monday to Saturday only). 

Bus timetable, route and fares

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Haywards Heath (6 miles away) is our closest station.

When you exit the station turn right for the Perrymount Road bus stop. 

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We are on the B2028, south of Turners Hill and north of Ardingly.

  • From London, take the M25 then M23, leave at Junction 10, turn left onto the A264
  • On the A264 go straight over first two roundabouts, turn right at next roundabout, onto the B2028
  • Wakehurst is on the right after Turners Hill

On approaching Wakehurst please follow signage rather than relying on your Sat Nav, as it will bring you to the North Drive entrance which is the wrong one.

Parking at Wakehurst