Explore over 500 acres of diverse landscape and plants from around the world at Wakehurst. Home to the Millennium Seed Bank and different landscapes, Wakehurst sits in the heart of Sussex.
In this wild botanic garden, Wakehurst host events and activities throughout the year so you can appreciate the garden all year round. The Elizabethan Mansion is currently home to the UK’s largest outdoor art installation. Experience the Canopy Walk and look down on the mansion lawns from 33ft up.
Book a ticket now for a self-care day at Wakehurst on 30th September! Experience nature therapy and guided meditation to help keep your day-to-day stress free. Members get 20% off, please see Special Guidance for full details of the discount.
Show your CSSC card to get 10% off your shopping in store.
Upcoming Events at Wakehurst
Seedscapes - An exhibition of art, sculpture, and sound
Commissioned from six international artists, set throughout the gardens, exploring the fascinating world of seeds, and the groundbreaking research carried out daily at the Millennium Seed Bank and their global partners.
Nature Heroes: Globe Trotter
Families can set off on your own Nature Heroes mission across the globe, from Asia to Australia, South America to the Caribbean and beyond - you’ll be walking the world, all without leaving the gardens!
Grab your map and discover amazing plants from around the world and earn a Globe Trotter badge once you're finished.
25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank
Visitors are invited to explore Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, which is celebrating 25 years of research, with nearly 2.5 billion seeds from 40,000 wild plant species safely stored. Young visitors can experience the new Bank a Seed activity to find out how seed banking is carried out at Wakehurst.
When darkness falls, let the magic begin...
Wakehurst's winter lantern trail, Glow Wild, returns for its tenth year, transforming Kew's wild botanic garden in Sussex. As darkness falls, discover beautifully handcrafted lanterns and captivating light installations by leading artists along a new, unmissable route. This magical evening of winter wonder invites you to become part of the trail.