What's in the gardens

Roam across our wild botanic garden full of diverse plants from around the globe and home to the Millennium Seed Bank.

Attractions A - Z

  • A birds-eye view of Wakehurst's American prairie, with a path going through the middle.

    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.
  • A birch tree growing in grass next to a path flanked by larger trees

    Asian Heath Garden

    Explore the trees and shrubs of East and Central Asia as you head deeper into Wakehurst.
  • A woodland filled with bluebells

    Bethlehem Wood

    Beautiful throughout the year, experience the silvery beauty of birches along this tranquil walk.
  • An aerial shot of a large open field surrounded by woodland, with patterns mowed into it

    Bloomers Valley

    A breathtaking spectacle in high summer but with a special serenity during winter, Bloomers Valley is a landmark meadow restoration where you can enjoy our rich local grasslands.
  • A colourful bog garden at Wakehurst

    Bog Garden

    Explore the vibrant colours of Wakehurst's bog ecosystem.
  • Children's and Community Garden

    A space for families to enjoy messy play in our Mud Kitchen and explore vegetable beds, pollinator habitats and more.
  • A grove of tall pine like trees with a path weaving through them

    Coates Wood

    Wander through the trees of Australasia into South America in one of our most atmospheric woodlands.
  • Coronation meadow

    Coronation Meadow

    Open May to October: Wander through this enchanting meadow of native flowers and grasses – a joy for the senses in summer months.
  • Purple and yellow flowers grow wild in a meadow at Wakehurst

    Hanging Meadow

    Our wildlife haven in the heart of Wakehurst's Loder Valley Nature Reserve.
  • Himalayan Glade at Wakehurst in winter

    Himalayan Glade

    Experience a sense of the Himalaya in this dramatic cleft of the Westwood Valley.
  • A path leading to a yellow field from a green and dark forest

    Horsebridge Wood

    Journey through the rich and varied habitats of North America.
  • Iris Dell at Wakehurst

    Iris Dell

    Perch yourself in the fairy-land like glory of Wakehurst's Iris Dell.
Flowering plants and grasses in the American Prairie at Wakehurst

Our plants

Our extraordinary living collection of exotic trees and woodland plants spans over 500 acres.

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