Stunning gardens - so many different plants and trees from around the world, all beautifully maintained. Lots of displays, good restaurant, ample seating and parking. Good for disabled guests. Recommend a warm summer day to visit as most things are outside. Wakehurst Place mansion is interesting but will only take you about 45 minutes to look around. The gardens could take a few hours to get around it all. The seed bank exhibition is fascinating and highly recommended. A great day out, but not really suitable for young children.

Paul DixonApr 10, 2018

This is a really well presented and thought out botanical garden. We are not members of the national trust and not avid gardeners, however there is plenty to entertain and inform us and our 7 and 4 year old. We have been twice, once during a science week and the second time on Easter Sunday, when there was an egg hunt and Peter rabbit themed activities The food is great quality and comes quickly The car parks can get quite full, so you are best served to plan the time of your arrival and departure. The gardens offer a lot of variety and are nice to offer a significant change from urban living The seed bank is very impressive both architecturally and as a feat of science

Tim ShutlerApr 1, 2018

I love this place, the gardens are beautiful. The staff are always friendly and helpful. As a wheelchair user I find the grounds good for accessibility and they are doing work this winter to improve the paths. They have a couple of nice tearooms and a gift shop. There are also toilets at each tearoom. They have special sessions and this year I went to the Glow Wild which was a magical evening.

Maria BrookJan 28, 2018

Love this place! We live nearby and I visit Wakehurst quite regularly with my 2-year old daughter. She loves the kids’ garden with the mud kitchen, and mummy loves the cafe that always has a great selection of gluten and dairy free cakes. :) Lovely walks of various lengths, a lot of them accessible with a buggy as well.

Anna KhambataFeb 27, 2018

I haven't been to Wakehurst since I was a kid, although memories came straight back. It is a fantastic place to let the kids run off some steam, and for the adults to have a relaxing walk. We went at Easter where there were some Peter Rabbit themed activities for the kids to do. Even though it was pouring down during our trip, we all had a great time and the kids came away with bunny ears and a potted sunflower seed. My only feedback is regarding the parking. I don't know if it's because we arrived at opening and it was very busy at the entrance, but it is the most confusing process I have ever come across. Some people have to pay, and others don't - either way, there is no signage once your inside that tells you what to do and when to do it leading to lots of people reversing away from the exits barriers and creating traffic jams.

Richard FullerMar 31, 2018

Lovely grounds and friendly staff. There is lots of information dotted around to keep both children and adults intrigued. We found the names that each area was allocated interesting too. In terms of educational/school visits, Wakehurst Place have great resources and activities. There is also a great café to go to when hungry!

Sharmila PoppeApr 24, 2018

Lovely little house and garden. It was a strong and long winter so spring is a bit later as well. The gardens are not fully in bloom. Probably takes another 2 weeks. So end of April for this year. There is also an seedbank, there are seeds stored from all kinds of plants and trees. If they work on the seeds you can see that through the glass walls. Wouldn't like to work there like lab-rats 😀

Erik BApr 14, 2018

A trip to the UK is not complete without Wakehurst. The country home of the RHS it boasts magnificent Gardens all through the year. As well as the flower beds the country home, restaurants and the Arboretum that you expect from this type of garden there are also child friendly play areas, magnificent outcrops of sandstone, Bluebell Woods, Gardens dedicated entirely to one type of plant such as the rhododendron Gardens or the Iris Gardens, lakes surrounded by rushes and long paths to follow. We have been returning regularly for the last 20 years and never grow tired of it.

Sarah WoollerApr 19, 2018

I first visited this garden in the early 1990s and have returned every year since. The gardens are extensive with many beautiful walks with lovely views. There are waterfalls, lakes and ponds. There is even a boardwalk over a marsh style area. The cafes, gift shops and plant sale areas are worth visiting. Throughout the gardens there are wooden sculptures. The seed bank gives an interesting insight into conservation. There is a lovely, herbaceous walled garden and some beautiful magnolias by the side of the mansion house. For me the chief delights are the plants and boost to your wellness. There are picnic tables if you want to bring your own food. There is ample parking outside. Absolutely worth a visit.

Clifton LynsdaleMay 17, 2018

Beautiful place, but the maps could be better. We went to the recent bank holiday weekend special event which had a range of additional free and paid events in a designated spot. The trouble was the "event map" and the park map didn't relate in the slightest. Would also have been nice if the lady at the entrance had reminded us we would need cash for the paid events :) Other than those 2x minor gripes everything else was lovely, great full English from the cafe and some lovely walks.

Neil HunterMay 29, 2018

Wakehurst is a fantastic place, much bigger than we thought. Be aware that you can lose yourself for a whole day here and get there early. The planting was brilliant as you can see from my photos and there are some amazing vistas to enjoy. Be aware of the steep sections though and if you are slow then have a rest on the benches provided.

Jonathan JewittMay 20, 2018

Incredible gardens with something for everyone and a good day out for families. Children will enjoy the mud kitchen, seeing the tame birds and finding out about plants. Grownups will find the gardens fascinating any time of the year and everyone will enjoy the good food in the restaurants and cafes. National Trust members only pay for parking and we became members, so that too is now free.

Jerry CooperJul 14, 2018

Stunning gardens - so many different plants and trees from around the world, all beautifully maintained. Lots of displays, good restaurant, ample seating and parking. Good for disabled guests. Recommend a warm summer day to visit as most things are outside. Wakehurst Place mansion is interesting but will only take you about 45 minutes to look around. The gardens could take a few hours to get around it all. The seed bank exhibition is fascinating and highly recommended. A great day out, but not really suitable for young children.

Paul DixonApr 10, 2018

This is a really well presented and thought out botanical garden. We are not members of the national trust and not avid gardeners, however there is plenty to entertain and inform us and our 7 and 4 year old. We have been twice, once during a science week and the second time on Easter Sunday, when there was an egg hunt and Peter rabbit themed activities The food is great quality and comes quickly The car parks can get quite full, so you are best served to plan the time of your arrival and departure. The gardens offer a lot of variety and are nice to offer a significant change from urban living The seed bank is very impressive both architecturally and as a feat of science

Tim ShutlerApr 1, 2018

I love this place, the gardens are beautiful. The staff are always friendly and helpful. As a wheelchair user I find the grounds good for accessibility and they are doing work this winter to improve the paths. They have a couple of nice tearooms and a gift shop. There are also toilets at each tearoom. They have special sessions and this year I went to the Glow Wild which was a magical evening.

Maria BrookJan 28, 2018

Love this place! We live nearby and I visit Wakehurst quite regularly with my 2-year old daughter. She loves the kids’ garden with the mud kitchen, and mummy loves the cafe that always has a great selection of gluten and dairy free cakes. :) Lovely walks of various lengths, a lot of them accessible with a buggy as well.

Anna KhambataFeb 27, 2018

I haven't been to Wakehurst since I was a kid, although memories came straight back. It is a fantastic place to let the kids run off some steam, and for the adults to have a relaxing walk. We went at Easter where there were some Peter Rabbit themed activities for the kids to do. Even though it was pouring down during our trip, we all had a great time and the kids came away with bunny ears and a potted sunflower seed. My only feedback is regarding the parking. I don't know if it's because we arrived at opening and it was very busy at the entrance, but it is the most confusing process I have ever come across. Some people have to pay, and others don't - either way, there is no signage once your inside that tells you what to do and when to do it leading to lots of people reversing away from the exits barriers and creating traffic jams.

Richard FullerMar 31, 2018

Lovely grounds and friendly staff. There is lots of information dotted around to keep both children and adults intrigued. We found the names that each area was allocated interesting too. In terms of educational/school visits, Wakehurst Place have great resources and activities. There is also a great café to go to when hungry!

Sharmila PoppeApr 24, 2018

Lovely little house and garden. It was a strong and long winter so spring is a bit later as well. The gardens are not fully in bloom. Probably takes another 2 weeks. So end of April for this year. There is also an seedbank, there are seeds stored from all kinds of plants and trees. If they work on the seeds you can see that through the glass walls. Wouldn't like to work there like lab-rats 😀

Erik BApr 14, 2018

A trip to the UK is not complete without Wakehurst. The country home of the RHS it boasts magnificent Gardens all through the year. As well as the flower beds the country home, restaurants and the Arboretum that you expect from this type of garden there are also child friendly play areas, magnificent outcrops of sandstone, Bluebell Woods, Gardens dedicated entirely to one type of plant such as the rhododendron Gardens or the Iris Gardens, lakes surrounded by rushes and long paths to follow. We have been returning regularly for the last 20 years and never grow tired of it.

Sarah WoollerApr 19, 2018

I first visited this garden in the early 1990s and have returned every year since. The gardens are extensive with many beautiful walks with lovely views. There are waterfalls, lakes and ponds. There is even a boardwalk over a marsh style area. The cafes, gift shops and plant sale areas are worth visiting. Throughout the gardens there are wooden sculptures. The seed bank gives an interesting insight into conservation. There is a lovely, herbaceous walled garden and some beautiful magnolias by the side of the mansion house. For me the chief delights are the plants and boost to your wellness. There are picnic tables if you want to bring your own food. There is ample parking outside. Absolutely worth a visit.

Clifton LynsdaleMay 17, 2018

Beautiful place, but the maps could be better. We went to the recent bank holiday weekend special event which had a range of additional free and paid events in a designated spot. The trouble was the "event map" and the park map didn't relate in the slightest. Would also have been nice if the lady at the entrance had reminded us we would need cash for the paid events :) Other than those 2x minor gripes everything else was lovely, great full English from the cafe and some lovely walks.

Neil HunterMay 29, 2018

Wakehurst is a fantastic place, much bigger than we thought. Be aware that you can lose yourself for a whole day here and get there early. The planting was brilliant as you can see from my photos and there are some amazing vistas to enjoy. Be aware of the steep sections though and if you are slow then have a rest on the benches provided.

Jonathan JewittMay 20, 2018

Incredible gardens with something for everyone and a good day out for families. Children will enjoy the mud kitchen, seeing the tame birds and finding out about plants. Grownups will find the gardens fascinating any time of the year and everyone will enjoy the good food in the restaurants and cafes. National Trust members only pay for parking and we became members, so that too is now free.

Jerry CooperJul 14, 2018