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 – 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)

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.

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Unearthed: The need for seeds with Cate Blanchett

A special series of Kew’s podcast celebrating 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank

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What's on at Wakehurst

Explore our events, exhibitions and workshops

MSB25
Family friendly | Evenings | Food and drink

Glow Wild

Glow Wild, Wakehurst's magical Christmas light trail, returns for 2025.
Selected evenings, 27 November 2025 to 3 January 2026
MSB25
Tours and talks | Included with entry

Millennium Seed Bank Atrium Guided Tours

Join us for a guided tour of the MSB Atrium Exhibition and explore one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
Weekly
Short courses

Christmas wreath making workshop

Come and create a beautifully festive Christmas wreath using foliage from our gardens at Wakehurst.
Selected dates, 28 November to 7 December 2025
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What's looking good right now

Roam across our 500 acre site and spot the seasonal delights.

Mansion Pond

A perfect spot in the heart of the gardens to rest and reflect.

Iris Dell

Perch yourself in the fairy-land like glory of Wakehurst's Iris Dell.
What's at Wakehurst

Plan your visit

Spend the day with us at Wakehurst.

Eating and drinking

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

Eating and drinking at Wakehurst

Shopping

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

Shopping at Wakehurst

Plants

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

Discover plants at Wakehurst

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.

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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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Join Cate Blanchett to help protect nature

Nature in the UK is in crisis. We have lost 97% of our species-rich meadows and grasslands over the last century. The Millennium Seed Bank is uniquely placed to help restore these threatened habitats. Donate today to help save our countryside.

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Read & watch

Child walking in wellies on crispy brown leaves
6 October 2025

10 best things to do at Wakehurst this autumn

Katie Farr
A pair of white hands holding many small brown seeds
2 October 2025

Quiz: Which seed are you?

Ellie Wilson
A person carrying a large backpack and a rifle walks through an open field with mountains
5 September 2025

Adventures of the seed collectors

Eddie Johnston
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