Plan your visit to Wisley
Contact us & address
Our Address
Woking
Surrey
GU23 6QB
Contact us
All Garden and Garden Centre enquiries and Wisley switchboard01483 224234
We really appreciate your feedback both good and bad – please complete our feedback formOpening times
Garden opening times
Pre-booking is available for both members and non-members, if you would prefer to book your garden visit in advance. Book your garden visit >
29 Oct – Feb
Monday – Friday (closed Christmas Day): 10am – 4.30pm,
Saturday – Sunday: 9am – 4.30pm
(Last entry to garden 3.30pm)
During Glow the garden will close at 3.30pm, then re-open for Glow ticket holders
Mar – Oct
Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm, Saturday – Sunday: 9am – 6pm
Last entry to garden 5pm
The Glasshouse and Alpine Display House
Monday – Sunday
10am – 3.45pm (During Glow 10am – 3.15pm)
Last entry to glasshouse 3.30pm ( During Glow 3pm)
The Old Laboratory
Monday – Sunday
Mar – Oct, 10am – 5pm; 29 Oct – Feb, 10am – 3pm
Entry is free with garden admission; no booking required
RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science
Monday – Sunday
Mar – Oct, 10am – 5.45pm (last entry 5.15pm)
29 Oct – Feb, 10am – 4.15pm (last entry 3.45pm)
(During Glow 10am – 3.15pm; last entry 3pm)
Entry to RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science and its gardens – the Wellbeing Garden, World Food Garden and Wildlife Garden – is included as part of normal garden admission.
The Glasshouse Borders are closed until May 2024 as part of an exciting redevelopment project.
Garden Centre opening times
29 Oct – Feb
Monday – Saturday (closed Christmas Day): 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm (browsing from 10.30am)
During Glow: Monday to Saturday 9am – 9pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm (browsing from 10.30am)
Mar – Oct
Monday – Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday (closed Easter Sunday): 11am – 5pm (browsing from 10.30am)
Tickets
Admission prices
RHS Members and guests (1 adult guest or up to 2 children) | Free | Free |
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Adults | £20.35* incl Gift Aid | £18.50 excl Gift Aid |
Children 5–16 years | £10.20* incl Gift Aid | £9.25 excl Gift Aid |
Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) | £48.85* incl Gift Aid | £44.40 excl Gift Aid |
Additional child (Family ticket) | £9.20* incl Gift Aid | £8.35 excl Gift Aid |
Car-free travel offer adult (bus, cycle, on foot)** | £14.25* incl Gift Aid | £12.95 excl Gift Aid |
Car-free travel offer child (bus, cycle, on foot)** | £7.10* incl Gift Aid | £6.45 excl Gift Aid |
Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA*** | £1 | £1 |
* The RHS relies upon the generosity of its visitors to fund its charitable work. The prices marked * above include an additional 10% donation towards our charitable work, and enable us to claim Gift Aid on your admission. For more information on Gift Aid, please contact a member of our Visitor Services team.
**Proof of car-free travel will need to be provided before entering the garden.
***Visitors in receipt of Universal or Pension Credit or Employment and Support Allowance, and up to 5 other people in their party, can visit the garden for £1. Please present proof of your Universal or Pension Credit or ESA on arrival.
One carer or companion is admitted free of charge per wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or another person whose disability necessitates a carer.
Please note: Garden admission is subject to the RHS Garden admission terms and conditions >
Dogs not allowed in garden
For the safety of all our visitors, dogs are not allowed in the garden, with the exception of registered support dogs.
Food & drink
Taste of Wisley
Treat yourself to delicious food made from fresh, seasonal produce in our restaurant and cafés.
Terrace Restaurant
Brunch: Weekends, 9am – 10.45am
Lunch: Weekdays, 11.30am – 4pm (3.30pm during Glow; last sitting at 2.30pm)
Weekends, 9am – 4pm (3.30pm during Glow; last sitting at 2.30pm)
Wisley Café
Open daily: 9am – 5pm (9pm during Glow)
Food Hall
Weekdays: 10am – 4pm (3pm during Glow; hot food finishes at 2.30pm)
Weekends: 9am – 4pm (3pm during Glow: hot food finishes at 2.30pm)
World Food Café
Open daily: 10am – 3.45pm (2.45pm during Glow)
Glasshouse Café
During Glow
Weekdays: 11am – 3pm (hot food 11.30am - 2.30pm)
Weekends: 9am – 3pm (hot food 11.30am - 2.30pm)
Glasshouse vans
Weekdays: 10am – 4pmWeekends: 9am – 4pm
The Stone Pine Café
Closed for the season
Sky Terrace
Closed for the season
Shopping
Garden Centre
Pop in and browse curated collections of houseplants, unique plants and shrubs, gardening tools and accessories, and our eclectic selection of gifts and homewares.
Opening times
29 Oct – FebMonday – Saturday (closed Christmas Day): 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm (browsing from 10.30am)
During Glow: Monday to Saturday 9am – 9pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm (browsing from 10.30am)
Mar – Oct
Monday – Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday (closed Easter Sunday): 11am – 5pm (browsing from 10.30am)
Getting here
Group visits
Group visits
Located south-west of London and a short distance north of Guildford, RHS Garden Wisley is the place to see world-class horticulture and is a fantastic day out for groups throughout the seasons.
Pre-book a group visit:
- Call: 0207 821 3170
- Email: [email protected]
Accessibility
Accessibility at the garden
We want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to enjoy Wisley. For a complete guide on what to expect before you arrive, when you arrive and during your visit, please see our detailed guide.See accessibility information for our other RHS Gardens.
Safety
Visitor information on safety at the garden:- Please take care around water in the garden
- Be aware that garden vehicles may be moving around
- Sometimes the tracks and paths can be muddy, steep and uneven – please wear suitable footwear and take care
- Spend your time safely with us
- Advise us of any emergencies or concerns
- Follow any instructions
- Enjoy your visit
Useful information
Smoking policy
For the health & welfare of our visitors, we operate a no-smoking policy, inclusive of e-cigarettes, in or near certain areas of the garden, including: dining or food outlets, eating areas or terraces, picnic areas, covered spaces or buildings and the children’s play area. This may extend to other areas of the garden in periods of very dry weather.
Guides and maps
See our interactive visitor map and guide to what’s looking good in the garden along with details on wheelchair accessible routes, toilets and other facilities.Drone usage
We are concerned that the use of drones may introduce risks of injury to our staff or visitors, damage to our property, plants or local wildlife, or breaches of data protection laws. Personal drone usage is therefore prohibited at RHS Gardens. Commercial drone usage is also prohibited, save where occasionally commercial drone operators with suitable training and licences from the Civil Aviation Authority are allowed by the RHS to operate drones in an RHS Garden only where express permission has been provided to the drone operator in writing by the Head of RHS Garden Wisley.Dogs in the garden
For the safety of all our visitors only assistance dogs are allowed in the garden.Garden toys
We are sorry but garden toys, such as scooters and balls, are not permitted in the garden.Get involved
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