What's in the gardens at Wakehurst

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

Coronation Meadow

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

Wild Wood

Delight your senses by exploring our Wild Wood trail with the whole family.

Attractions A - Z

  • A pair of people on a path through an golden brown autumnal forest

    Westwood Valley

    Explore a woodland landscape inspired by the eastern Himalaya.
  • A trio of people walk on a wooden viewing platform in front of a dense forest

    Westwood View Point

    Experience the incredible views across the Westwood Valley from our wooden viewpoint.
  • View of the Wetlands Boardwalks

    Wetlands Boardwalks

    Explore the varied wildlife and tranquil beauty of the Wetlands Boardwalks.

  • Wild Wood

    Delight your senses by exploring our Wild Wood trail with the whole family.
  • Path through a wintery heathland

    Winter Garden

    The Winter Garden is full of sensory delight and the perfect place to lift the spirits on a cold winter’s day
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

An aerial shot of paths in winter time
2 December 2025

Top 10 things to do at Wakehurst this winter

Katie Farr
Love in a puff seeds
29 October 2025

The seeds in the Millennium Seed Bank you can help save today

Eddie Johnston
A banner showing the unearthed need for seeds banner, with an image of cate blanchett
22 October 2025

Join Cate Blanchett and explore the Millennium Seed Bank in a new series of Kew's award-winning podcast

Eddie Johnston