Westwood Valley

Explore a woodland landscape inspired by the eastern Himalaya.

A collection of vivid rhododendrons growing in a valley

A steep ravine running from the Water Gardens to Westwood Lake, Westwood Valley is home to Wakehurst’s stunning collection of rare rhododendrons.

The area represents the landscape of the eastern Himalaya below the tree-line, with semi-evergreen forests of rhododendrons, limes, magnolias, maples, alders, oaks, birches, rowan and conifers. 

Immerse yourself in this incredible wild landscape, and get lost in nature.

Find the Westwood Valley at marker 20 on our Map of Wakehurst

Woodlands of the world  

Wakehurst’s woodlands contain specimens of temperate trees from all around the world and carpets of wild flowers which provide contrasting colours throughout the year.

Our trees are grouped according to the areas of the world in which they grow naturally. Known as a phytogeographic planting system, it’s an amazing way to travel the world from the heart of Sussex.

Read & watch

    Rhododendrons at Wakehurst
    9 May 2019

    In Pictures: Ravishing rhododendrons

    Joanna Wenham
    Rhododendrons in Westwood valley
    25 March 2019

    Rhododendrons: Wakehurst's hidden treasure

    Joanna Wenham
    Rhododendron, RBG Kew
    15 March 2016

    Hidden poisons in rhododendron nectar

    Professor Phil Stevenson, Dr Alison Scott-Brown

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