Botanical garden with the world's largest seed conservation project
For current admission prices, please visit the Kew website or call Kew on 01444 894066. Free entry to members of the National Trust within the UK. Car parking charges apply to National Trust members.
Wakehurst is Kew Wild Botanic Garden in Sussex
Situated on the High Weald, there are more than 500 acres of ornamental gardens, woodlands and a nature reserve to be explored.
An Elizabethan mansion stands majestically in the grounds. This is the perfect backdrop to formal gardens and managed lawns which bleed gently out into the wilder landscape.
Wakehurst is also home to the Millennium Seed Bank, the largest wild seed conservation project in the world.
There is plenty to do and see at Wakehurst - a stunning walled garden, water gardens and meadowland are just a small part of the what you can experience. Children will love the natural play spaces and nature lovers will delight in spotting unusual flora, fungi and wildlife in the reserve.
The Stables restaurant and the Seed café, both selling hot food, delicious cake and fresh coffee will make sure your day is a memorable one.
Wakehurst has been managed by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew under a long-term lease agreement since 1965. It does not receive money for National Trust visitors.
Important information
Dogs are not permitted, except for assistance dogs.
Parking charges apply. You can find out more information on the Wakehurst website.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £12.50 |
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 the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| 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 donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Children 16 and under (accompanied by an adult): Free. Friends of Kew / Friends of Wakehurst: Free. UK National Trust members are admitted free of charge to Wakehurst but are required to pay parking. Parking is free for Friends of Wakehurst and Friends of Kew.
Last entry to the gardens, mansion and seed bank is 30 mins before their advertised closing times.