Dos & don'ts

Any children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
As of 27 February 2023, visitors are welcome to walk their dogs at Wakehurst. Dogs must be on a short lead and kept to the designated dog-friendly route. Read more about bringing your dog to Wakehurst. Disability assistance dogs are welcome everywhere in the gardens on a short lead.
Help protect our plants and trees so everyone can enjoy them - climbing, picking or pruning is not allowed
Please avoid squashing our precious plants by not walking over planted areas in the gardens
Bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, micro-scooters, balance bikes and other vehicles (except powered wheelchairs) must be left at the gates
Leave the flying to the birds - drones and other remotely controlled aircraft are not allowed
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Wakehurst - please don't bring radios, music players and musical instruments into the gardens
Wakehurst is the perfect place for picnics – but please don’t picnic on the two grass lawns directly in front of the mansion and please don't bring barbecues or picnic furniture
To protect our lawns, ball games and sports (including jogging) are not allowed in the gardens

Email: wakehurst@kew.org.

Phone: +44 (0)1444 894336

Email: wakehurst@kew.org.

Please note: no commercial activities may be undertaken in the gardens except as part of Wakehurst authorised events.

Help us to look after Wakehurst and protect our plants for years to come by following these simple rules.