Wakehurst
Place was leased by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in 1965 from the
National Trust.
It is situated in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' on
the High Weald of Sussex, its higher rainfall, more moisture retentive
soils and range of microclimates complement the conditions at Kew and
allow the plant collections to be greatly enhanced. The gardens are very
extensive and you should allow at least half a day if not more.
There is much to see including colourful herbaceous borders, a series of
water gardens, Asian
Heath garden, a fine collection of trees and many other rare plants.
The Gardens are now home to the National Seed Bank which is
conserving around about 10% of the world's plant species for the future.
This great conservation project means that it could conserve 20% of the
world's plant species by 2020.
Wakehurst Place was one of our favourite gardens to visit when we lived
in the area.
This is truly a great garden.
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about 5 miles north of Haywards Heath. 
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Other
gardens to visit nearby include:
Sheffield
Park a beautiful landscape garden with something to see all
year round but especially during Spring and Autumn.
Nymans Garden.
One of the top National trust Gardens in the country with
beautiful colours most of the year.
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2011/2012
Gardens at Wakehurst Place all year except 24/25
December - 10 - 6, 4.30 Nov to end of Feb.
Disabled access, shop, restaurant, plant sales.
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Wakehurst Place,
Ardingly, Haywards Heath,
RH17 6TN
Tel 01444894066.
Website Wakehust
Place
Free for National Trust Members - see
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