Wakehurst, Botanical garden in Ardingly, England
The gardens extend across 500 acres of land, presenting collections of plants from global regions alongside native species in structured landscapes.
Sir Edward Culpeper constructed the original mansion in 1590, designing it with a courtyard layout before subsequent modifications created its current E-shaped structure.
The Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst preserves over 2.4 billion seeds from different plant species, contributing to worldwide conservation initiatives.
Visitors can access the gardens daily from 10 AM to 4:30 PM, with facilities including cafes, a shop, wheelchair rentals, and designated mobility parking.
The property contains England's largest growing Christmas tree, a giant redwood measuring 35 meters tall decorated with 1,800 energy-saving lights during winter.
Location: Ardingly
Part of: National Trust
Phone: +441444894066
Email: wakehurst@kew.org
Website: https://kew.org/wakehurst/visit-wakehurst
GPS coordinates: 51.06720,-0.08894
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
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