Main navigation Families With more than 500 acres of gardens, woodlands and a nature reserve, there are plenty of things to do with kids at Wakehurst. Things to do with the family Events for all ages FAMILY FRIENDLY | EVENINGS | FOOD AND DRINK Glow Wild 2021 EXHIBITIONS | INCLUDED WITH ENTRY Surviving or Thriving: An exhibition on plants and us Many places to explore Tree Trunk Trek Crawl, climb and get to know Wakehurst’s trees on this adventurous log trail in Coates Wood. Explore Coates Wood Natural play spaces Natural play spaces are scattered across Wakehurst for kids to explore. Look out for woven willow structures to run through, a labyrinth, an acoustic chair and some talking totem poles. Woodlands of the world On a family day out, walk beneath the sweet gum trees of North America or search for the Wollemi pine, a 'living fossil' that is as old as dinosaurs, in Coates Wood. Explore our woodlands of the world Planning your visit Tickets – Kids go free Children (16 and under)*: free Adults, senior citizens, visitors with a disability, students: £14.50 Young persons (17 – 25): £7.25 Members of Wakehurst/Kew/National Trust**: Free To ensure safety and reduce queues, we strongly encourage you to pre-book before visiting Wakehurst, although it is not a requirement. * An adult must accompany any child 16 or under. ** Parking charges apply to National Trust members. Tickets and prices Eating and drinking Enjoy tasty food and delicious treats from our cafés and restaurants. You can also bring your own picnic! The gardens are there to enjoy, we just ask you not to eat on the two lawns in front of the Mansion. Eating and drinking at Wakehurst Facilities and access for families Map – we will give you a map when you arrive, this shows all toilets, baby changing facilities and suitable routes for buggies. Access – most buildings have level or ramped access. Around the Mansion and Visitor Centre there are gravel and hard surfaced paths. The remaining garden and woodland areas have steep slopes, steps or paths that may be uneven. Find out more about accessibility Visiting during coronavirus We are open, but we've made some changes to keep you safe. Keep up to date with our coronavirus guidance Facebook page Twitter page Instagram page Footer About us Jobs and volunteering Hire a venue Press and media Commercial services Grow Wild Kew Gardens OPEN TODAY Open today: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (last entry 2:00 pm) Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE 020 8332 5655 info@kew.org Tickets Membership Wakehurst OPEN TODAY Open today: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm (last entry 4:00 pm) Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH17 6TN 01444 894066 wakehurst@kew.org Tickets Membership Stay in touch Get exclusive updates, offers and more in our monthly newsletter. Enter email address Submit Footer Bottom Terms of use Privacy policy Cookies Modern slavery statement Accessibility © Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew