parks & gardens

RHS Garden Wisley

The flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley is open all year and has lots to offer visitors. With beautiful planting, show gardens, fruit orchards, trial fields, an area for young gardeners and a new glasshouse, there's plenty to see and do. Check the website for special events, talks and demonstrations. Admission (2011): RHS members and children under 6 free, adults £9.90, children (6 to 16 years) £3.50.

Overview

Facilities:	Free parking, Disabled access, Disabled toilets, Baby changing, Highchairs, Café, Restaurant, Picnic area, Shop, Venue for hire, Private parties, Corporate events
Venue Type:	Gardens
Dates & Times:	Open all year except Christmas Day. March to Oct: Mon to Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am-6pm. Nov to Feb: Mon to Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat & Sun 9am-4.30pm. The garden opens at 9am on Bank Holidays. Last admission is one hour before closing. The Glasshouse is open until 3.45pm daily, with last admission at 3.30pm.
Hire information:	The Glasshouse at Wisley accommodates up to 550 guests and can be booked for a variety of special events from 7-11pm.

Contact details

Business Name:RHS Garden Wisley
Town:Woking
County:Surrey
Postcode:GU23 6QB
Telephone:0845 2609000
Fax:01483 211750
Email:info@rhs.org.uk
Web:www.rhs.org.uk
Map: View Map

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Gardening inspiration

The RHS's extensive flagship garden is around 40 minutes from St Albans (if the M25 is moving) and it's lovely. The gardens include formal borders, wild meadows, alpine areas, orchards, vegetable plots and show gardens. The new glasshouse was full of spectacular orchids when we visited. It's beautiful - garden perfection - and very inspiring at any time of the year.

There are several places to eat which are all very attractive, child friendly and reasonably priced for the quality of the food available. You might also be tempted by the large gift shop and the plant centre, which sells organic fruit and veg grown on site. We were so impressed on our most recent visit that we bought annual membership to give us and our toddler (who also loves it) free entry all year. Highly recommended. [Mar 09]

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