Beyond Brighton
Wakehurst
Kew in the Weald
About Wakehurst
Wakehurst, near Ardingly, is the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew’s country garden, with woodland, wetland and the Millennium Seed Bank. It is a short drive north of Haywards Heath.
Why it's on our list
- Millennium Seed Bank
- Woodland walks
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wakehurst before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Wakehurst are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Preston Park15 miCar or taxi 71 min
Railway stations
- Preston Park station15 miCar or taxi 71 min
Airports
- Gatwick Airport7.3 miCar or taxi 36 min