What's in the gardens

Roam across our wild botanic garden full of diverse plants from around the globe and home to the Millennium Seed Bank.

What's looking good right now

Bloomers Valley

A breathtaking spectacle in high summer but with a special serenity during winter, Bloomers Valley is a landmark meadow restoration where you can enjoy our rich local grasslands.

Coronation Meadow

Open May to October: Wander through this enchanting meadow of native flowers and grasses – a joy for the senses in summer months.

Preserving our Mansion for the future

The time has come for an extensive roof restoration to save our Grade I listed building for generations to come.

Discover more about the biggest renovation project we’ve undertaken at Wakehurst in 50 years.

The Mansion at Wakehurst

Attractions A - Z

  • A wide angle shot of a field with yellow flowers and trees silhouetted against the sky

    American Prairie

    In the heart of Wakehurst stretches our vast American Prairie. Journey to the vibrant grasslands of North America, and discover the importance of this threatened habitat.
  • A woodland filled with bluebells

    Bethlehem Wood

    Beautiful throughout the year, experience the silvery beauty of birches along this tranquil walk.
  • An aerial shot of a large open field surrounded by woodland, with patterns mowed into it

    Bloomers Valley

    A breathtaking spectacle in high summer but with a special serenity during winter, Bloomers Valley is a landmark meadow restoration where you can enjoy our rich local grasslands.
  • A colourful bog garden at Wakehurst

    Bog Garden

    Explore the vibrant colours of Wakehurst's bog ecosystem.
  • Children's outdoor play kitchen area with wooden tables and "stoves"

    Children's and Community Garden

    Go beyond the Walled Garden to explore our brand-new Mud Kitchen, wildflowers and more.
  • A grove of tall pine like trees with a path weaving through them

    Coates Wood

    Wander through the trees of Australasia into South America in one of our most atmospheric woodlands.
  • Coronation meadow

    Coronation Meadow

    Open May to October: Wander through this enchanting meadow of native flowers and grasses – a joy for the senses in summer months.
  • Purple and yellow flowers grow wild in a meadow at Wakehurst

    Hanging Meadow

    Our wildlife haven in the heart of Wakehurst's Loder Valley Nature Reserve.
  • Himalayan Glade at Wakehurst in winter

    Himalayan Glade

    Experience a sense of the Himalaya in this dramatic cleft of the Westwood Valley.
  • A path leading to a yellow field from a green and dark forest

    Horsebridge Wood

    Journey through the rich and varied habitats of North America.
  • Iris Dell at Wakehurst

    Iris Dell

    Perch yourself in the fairy-land like glory of Wakehurst's Iris Dell.
  • Drone view of Loder Valley in a frosty winter morning, Visual Air © RBG Kew
    Closed for conservation work

    Loder Valley Nature Reserve

    Get closer to wildlife in our 150-acre nature reserve, home to a wide range of plant species as well as dormice, badgers, kingfishers and butterflies — the Hanging Meadow is the perfect place for wildlife spotting.
Flowering plants and grasses in the American Prairie at Wakehurst

Our plants

Our extraordinary living collection of exotic trees and woodland plants spans over 500 acres.

Discover plants at Wakehurst

Read & watch

    A man is carrying a child into a meadow, a girl is running ahead.
    9 June 2023

    10 things to do at Wakehurst this summer

    Jessica Hayne
    A wide shot of the Wakehurst mansion in summer
    22 February 2023

    In numbers: The Mansion at Wakehurst

    A felled ash tree at Wakehurst being chopped up into smaller pieces
    14 December 2022

    Tackling ash dieback at Wakehurst

    Jessica Hayne