Wakehurst

Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Sussex, RH17 6TN -

Up to
250 guests
Internal Catering
allowed

About Venue

Wakehurst, the Royal Botanic Garden Kew’s country estate in Sussex provides over 500 acres of fairy tale woodlands offering stunning backdrops and vibrant displays in the shape of our ‘wedding dress and candy floss trees’ to build your own personal and treasured wedding day memories. A story board to look back on for all your family and friends.
Manicured lawns are overlooked by the romantic mansion dating back to the 16th century and owned by Lord and Lady Price - yours exclusively for the day. The venue of choice by the majority of our couples, it can accommodate the more intimate of weddings (from 10 guests) and offers traditional grandeur whilst retaining the warmth of a ‘home from home’ for family and friends to celebrate the most special of days.
Alternatively the striking and contemporary displays housed in the Millennium Seed Bank ‘glasshouse’ offers a globally unique setting for a larger wedding breakfast. With pre-breakfast drinks taken on the terraces one can trickle one’s fingers through the fish filled ponds and parterres whilst partaking in a glass or two of fizz!
There is also the option to have your own bespoke marquee built and command centre stage on the heart of Croquet Lawn. With panoramic windows offering stunning views towards the Mansion, the Croquet Lawn provides for pre-breakfast drinks and perhaps a few garden games, as well as photo opportunities in the Wisteria clad gazebo.
With the combination of our experienced on site team and a selection of established special events caterers we will work with you to deliver a seamless day from beginning to end and one to remember forever.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 250

Theatre

up to 250

Boardroom

up to 20

Cabaret

up to 250

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Public transport

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Breakout rooms

Audio & Visual

WiFi

Other

We can hire in any equipment that you require at a cost.

Location

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Reviews

Becci Clarke
August 2025
A stunning wild botanical garden. Really awe inspiring and thoughtfully planted. Fun for children and adults, my daughter enjoyed the mud kitchen and having fun amongst the trees. Cafe was quite expensive so will bear that in mind for our next visit. Plenty of spaces to have a picnic.
David Potts
July 2025
This sister to Kew Gardens is a fine place to spend a few hours wandering around the wooded estate and the attractive small mansion house. Notwithstanding the importance of the scientific and conservation carried out by the Millenium Seedbank, for many visitors the main attractions are the walking trails through the over 500 acre wooded countryside, featuring some of the world's most magnificent trees. These include a substantial number of the world's most massive tree, the giant Californian Redwood, which, despite their relative youth, have already ready reached an impressive 36 meters, and, not to be missed, are the weirdly drooping freaks of the same species. Children up to 16yoa have free entry, adults are £18.50 and young people are 50% of the adult rate. Car parking additional. Hot and cold food at the Stables Kitchen Restaurant and cafes. It is not cheap, but it is a great day out for the whole family.