Wakehurst

Explore our wild botanic garden in the heart of Sussex, home to the Millennium Seed Bank, over 500 acres of diverse landscapes and plants from across the globe.

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Plan your visit

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

Opening times

10am to 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, special discounts, and exclusive access to events, behind-the-scenes tours and expert talks.

What's on at Wakehurst

Explore our events, exhibitions and workshops

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Included with entry

Henry Moore and more

Iconic meets contemporary sculpture celebrating the beauty of the natural world at Wakehurst
5 June 2026 to 23 May 2027
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Evenings | Exhibitions | Family friendly | Food and drink | Performance | Tours and talks

Latehurst

Open air and after hours: Latehurst at Wakehurst is Sussex’s bold new after‑hours garden event. A hit of culture, music and atmosphere set against our Elizabethan Mansion.
Selected dates, 2 to 25 July 2026
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Tours and talks

Wellbeing walks

Join our nature connection experts on this guided walk, exploring the beauty and wonder of Wakehurst through new eyes.
26 to 28 May 2026

Plan your visit

Spend the day with us at Wakehurst.

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Eating and drinking

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

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Shopping

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

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Plants

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

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.

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.

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.

Support our work

Kew scientists are looking at how plants and fungi might offer solutions to climate change, including cleaning the air we breathe. Together, we will end the extinction crisis and help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably.

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