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Ongoing activity · Ardingly

At Wakehurst

Explore botanic landscapes and woodland, with science exhibits in the Millennium Seed Bank.

Where
Ardingly, Ardingly, RH17 6TN
When to visit
Until 24 October: 10:00–18:00; from 25 October: 10:00–16:30. Gardens close at 15:00 on Glow Wild dates.
Price
Adult £18.50; child 5–16 £4; family day-ticket price not published
Who it suits
Choose walks to suit your group; check event-specific age guidance.
Visit websiteGet directions
4.7 miles from Haywards Heath

Plan your visit

Check the official calendar and visitor notices before travelling. Online booking recommended; event booking may be essential.

Booking: Online booking recommended; event booking may be essential.

Indoor / outdoor: Indoor & outdoor

Accessibility: Accessible paths, mobility parking and loan wheelchairs/scooters.

Parking: NT members: first 45 minutes free, up to 2½ hours £8, longer £13.50. Included with paid garden entry and Kew/Wakehurst membership.

Café: Cafés and restaurant

Shop: Shop and plant centre

Toilets: Accessible toilets

Baby changing: Check Kew’s access guide

Dogs: Short leads on the designated route; assistance dogs welcome throughout.

Before you go

Check the age-4 ticket with Kew: current pages differ. National Trust members have free garden entry, not automatic free event tickets.

Checked 1 Oct 2026 · Review by 1 Dec 2026

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Planning a family visit

Best for
Choose walks to suit your group; check event-specific age guidance.
Time needed
Visit length not confirmed
Price
Adult £18.50; child 5–16 £4; family day-ticket price not published
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Pushchairs
Not confirmed
Toilets
Accessible toilets
Baby changing
Check Kew’s access guide
Café / picnic
Cafés and restaurant
Parking
NT members: first 45 minutes free, up to 2½ hours £8, longer £13.50. Included with paid garden entry and Kew/Wakehurst membership.
Dogs
Short leads on the designated route; assistance dogs welcome throughout.

About this place

Botanic garden, mansion and seed bank · Run by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Membership: NT members: free garden admission with membership card, but parking and separately ticketed events cost extra.

Good for: Families, Couples, Garden lovers, History fans

Kew-managed: NT garden entry free, parking charged. Shorter hours from 25 October.

Upcoming events

Regular activities

Ongoing activity

Bank a Seed

Wakehurst

4.7 miles from Haywards Heath

Daily during site opening; check seasonal hours.

Included with garden entry; NT standard garden admission free

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Ongoing activity

Henry Moore and more

Wakehurst

4.7 miles from Haywards Heath

5 June 2026–23 May 2027, during garden opening.

Included with garden entry; NT standard garden admission free

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Ongoing activity

Surviving or Thriving

Wakehurst

4.7 miles from Haywards Heath

Daily, 10:00–15:30.

Included with garden entry; NT standard garden admission free

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Information from the National Trust website and official operators — check before you visit. What’s On Local is independent and is not endorsed by the National Trust.

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