29 July 2024
Enjoy a family day out in nature at Wakehurst this summer
Make endless family memories this summer with various activities, art installations, and beautiful landscapes, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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Calling all families! Get ready for a fun filled day out at Wakehurst, where you can
Roam wild and free (for free!)
We’ve got exciting play areas all over Wakehurst. Start with a wild adventure through towering trees, or head to our Wild Wood sculpture trail, with a treasure trove of hand-woven artworks to discover.
Kids aged 16 and under visit Wakehurst for free. So parents – book your tickets today.
Explore the Children's & Community Garden
Families can explore a new, inclusive, and accessible space in the heart of the Mansion Gardens. The Mud Kitchen has been revamped for even more messy play, with shaded areas transformed into sensory corners and learning zones. This garden ensures everyone can enjoy nature and learn about plants' role in our health and wellbeing.
Carmen Sheridan, Horticulturists, said:
We're thrilled to welcome families to the Children's & Community Garden. By collaborating with charities and community groups, we've created a safe and inviting space for all visitors. We hope this garden becomes a cherished destination for families near and far.
Embrace flower power with our Nature Heroes squad
Calling all young explorers! Join the Nature Heroes squad this summer and take part in the exciting Flower Power mission.
Discover the crucial role wildflowers play for the planet while exploring Wakehurst's ancient South Park. Complete your mission to earn a brand-new Flower Power badge for your Nature Heroes collection. Get ready for an adventure-filled summer as you learn about and protect the environment!
Meadowland
Immerse yourself in the world of meadows through incredible art installations at Meadowland. Wander under vibrant prayer flag gateways, listen to wildlife tales from a giant steel gramophone, and see life through a bee's eyes. Settle into colorful woven chairs and embrace the beauty of nature.
Wakehurst's horticulturists reveal their artistic side, using meadows as living canvases to share stories highlighting the symbiotic relationship between humans and grasslands. Explore edible meadows, stroll along mown paths, and unwind in a stunning natural amphitheatre.
Until 10 September 2024
Play at Tree Trunk Trek
Crawl, climb and get to know Wakehurst’s trees on this adventurous log trail in Coates Wood.
Tree Trunk Trek is completely free with your ticket to Wakehurst (which means for kids under 16, it's free).
Uncover the secrets of Wild Wood
There’s no knowing what you might find if you keep your eyes peeled in Wild Wood, our sculpture trail amongst the oaks and hazels of Pearcelands Wood.
We’ve hidden hand-woven sculptures along a trail through the trees, from rabbits and badgers to giant chairs and dormice nests that you can crawl right into. See how many you can find.
Wild Wood is free with your ticket to Wakehurst.
Picnic in the dappled shade
You are very welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy at our wild botanic gardens. And of course treat yourself to an ice cream from one of our cafés and restaurants.
Our café and restaurants offer picnic-friendly lunch boxes and a large selection of grab and go food that you can enjoy in the gardens.
Become a Wakehurst Explorer
Enhance any visit to Wakehurst with our Explorer Rucksacks, each catered towards a different age group.
Our rucksacks are jam-packed with activities and equipment, meaning children of all ages can make the most of their visit.
Venture into new habitats, discover the world of minibeasts or test your navigation skills.
Pick up an Explorer Rucksack from the Visitor Centre on arrival, or book online with your tickets.
Explore the most biodiverse place on the planet
While you’re here, you can uncover underground secrets and see our scientists at work.
The Millennium Seed Bank hides an underground collection of over 2.4 billion seeds from around the world, banking them to conserve them for the future.
