The Big Tree Switch-On at Wakehurst Place

Christmas at Wakehurst Place

Christmas Tree Lighting at Wakehurst Place - Sussex: England's largest live Christmas tree will be lit up for the festive season on November 25th at Wakehurst Place, the  Kew Royal Botanic Gardens' country estate in Sussex. This amazing 36-metre (118-ft) giant redwood tree will be decorated with 1,800 lights.  So how do you decorate a 36-metre high tree?  Experts from Wakehurst’s conservation and woodland team will use ropes, specialist climbing gear and two high-level platforms to … [Read more...]

Wakehurst Place – A Botanical Delight

Wakehurst Place - Water Garden

Wakehurst Place Gardens is One of the Most Visited National Trust Properties: Wakehurst Place is a National Trust property in Ardingly in West Sussex.  Managed and funded by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Wakehurst Place Gardens is one of the most visited National Trust properties.  At this country estate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, visitors can see formal gardens, natural woodlands, nature reserves and Wakehurst's 16th-century mansion. Gardens in Sussex Wakehurst is a delight … [Read more...]