Our wild botanic garden on the High Weald of West Sussex has over 500 acres of beautiful ornamental gardens, woodlands and a nature reserve. Wakehurst is also home to the Millennium Seed Bank, the largest wild seed conservation project in the world.
For Children they have a Children’s Heritage Garden, Tree Trunk Trek, Natural Play Spaces, Hidden Tree Seeds Trail and Woodlands of the World
All Ages
Opens 10am, closing time varies throughout the year 6pm (Summer) or 4.30pm (Winter from 1st November)
Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH17 6TN
Free for National Trust Members / Friends of Wakehurst / Friends of Kew
Adults £12.95 / Under 16s free (with adult) / Concessions 12.95 / Essential carers Free / Registered blind or partially sighted visitors Free
Cafe & Restaurant on site
Toilets & accessible toilets on site.
Baby change on site (accessible to Mums & Dads)
There are many gravel and hard surface paths around the gardens. A large area of the ornamental planting, lawns and water features around the Mansion is level and accessible via a hard surface path from the Visitor Centre. There is level or ramp access to the: Interactive exhibition in the Millennium Seed bank, visitor centre, shop, cafe & restaurant. The remaining areas of the garden have steep slopes & steps. A map, available at the visitor centre shows the types of path around the site. There are a limited number of wheelchairs (no need to book) and two mobility scooters (book at least 24 hours in advance) to borrow if required.
Parking including designated disabled parking on site. Charge applies for parking (including for National Trust members)
On Bus route 272, Haywards Heath Station is 6 miles away.
Dogs are not permitted (except assistance dogs)