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.

What's looking good right now

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.

Attractions A - Z

  • A pair of people on a path through an golden brown autumnal forest

    Westwood Valley

    Explore a woodland landscape inspired by the eastern Himalaya.
  • A trio of people walk on a wooden viewing platform in front of a dense forest

    Westwood View Point

    Experience the incredible views across the Westwood Valley from our wooden viewpoint.
  • View of the Wetlands Boardwalks

    Wetlands Boardwalks

    Explore the varied wildlife and tranquil beauty of the Wetlands Boardwalks.

  • Wild Wood

    Delight your senses by exploring our Wild Wood trail with the whole family.
  • Path through a wintery heathland

    Winter Garden

    The Winter Garden is full of sensory delight and the perfect place to lift the spirits on a cold winter’s day
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.

Discover plants at Wakehurst

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 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
30 June 2025

Top 10 things you might not know about the Wakehurst Mansion

Katie Farr