Botanical garden with the world's largest seed conservation project
Entry to the gardens is advance booking only. You will need to pre-book your time slot. Please visit the Wakehurst website to book your tickets and to plan your visit.
Botanical garden with the world's largest seed conservation project
In the heart of Sussex, lies one of the most biodiverse places on Earth - Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden, home to the UK’s largest conservation project, the Millennium Seed Bank and an Elizabethan Mansion. Make a day of it and immerse yourself in 200 hectares of ornamental gardens, woodlands and a nature reserve.
Wakehurst is owned by the National Trust - but unlike local properties - Wakehurst is managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, under a long-term lease agreement since 1965.
National Trust members can enter Wakehurst’s gardens free of charge, though car parking charges apply. Car parking charges are vital to maintaining over 500 acres of wild botanic gardens and apply as a contribution to RBG Kew’s plant science, conservation and horticultural work at Wakehurst.
Wakehurst welcomes the ongoing support of the National Trust. Together, we’re making great strides supporting present and future plant and fungal life on planet Earth.
Important information
Entry to the gardens is by advance booking only. You will need to pre-book your timeslot. Please visit the Wakehurst website to book your tickets and plan your visit.
Dogs are not permitted, except for assistance dogs.
Opening times: 10am–4.30pm (last entry 4pm)
Car parking donations apply. You can find out more information on the Wakehurst website.
Get in touch: wakehurst@kew.org or call 01444 894 066 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm).
Pick up an arrival guide on your next visit with a map and seasonal highlights to show you where you can find some of the most beautiful and quiet spots in the gardens.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £14.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Children 16 and under (accompanied by an adult): Free.
Young adults aged 17 - 25 admission £7.25
Wakehurst and Kew Members: Free
National Trust members: Free.
Car parking charges apply to National Trust members as a contribution to RBG Kew’s plant science, conservation and horticultural work.
Wakehurst remains open to those who live locally for a wintery walk. Pre-booking is required, and our indoor spaces remain closed. We are offering a takeaway service only for food and drink. Toilet facilities are open. National Trust members can enter Wakehurst’s gardens free of charge, on presentation of a valid membership card. This does not include reciprocal agreements made between the National Trust and other parties, and for members outside of the UK.
