RHS Garden Wisley
The Garden is open all year for gardening inspiration, advice or simply a relaxing day out with family and friends, the changing seasons in the garden are simply glorious.
Free the children to explore the natural play features in the garden include The Wild at Wisley play area.
School holidays are packed full of trails, hunts and workshops for family garden adventures. Drifts of spring bulbs, swathes of wildflowers, majestic herbaceous borders and tranquil woodland walks await you.
Get seasonal inspiration in the Kitchen Garden; spot the unusual in the Alpine House and enjoy the different climatic zones of the glasshouse.
Seasonal Wisley produce & delicious treats are on offer in the new Food Court, Restaurant & Cafes.
The extensive RHS Plant Centre & Shop will provide you with all manner of plants, gardening tools, books and gifts for all ages.
Opening times and Prices: Adults - £15.95 (£14.50 without Gift Aid); Children (5 - 16) - £8 (£7.25 without Gift Aid); Children under 5 - Free; Family (2 plus 2) - £40.70 (£37 without Gift Aid); Pre-booked Groups (10+ adults) - £12.20 per person; Companion of a disabled person - Free. Open all year except Christmas Day Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm (4.30pm 20 Oct - 10 Mar '20) Sat & Sun: 9am-6pm(4.30pm 20 Oct - 10 Mar '20) Last admission is one hour before closing.
Nisha
In the Night Garden at RHS Wisely - 28th June, 2017
3rd June 2017
On Saturday 3rd June, my 2 year old daughter Mia and I drove up to RHS Wisley for a special In the Night Garden event. Located just off the A3 before the M25 interchange, the gardens at Wisley are an absolutely beautiful sight on any given day, so they made a perfect venue for the weird and wonderful land of Cbeebies’ In the Night Garden.
The prospect of meeting Iggle Piggle and Upsy Daisy were almost too much excitement for a toddler to handle, so no time to hang about admiring the view! We headed straight to the In the Night Garden tent, which I can assure you, did not disappoint. The backdrop was panelled with images from the show, making you feel very much inside the set. Finished perfectly with green felt floors, a toadstool seat, bean bags for weary feet, playmats and a white picket fence, Mia was very much in her idea of heaven.
The day had been organised into repeat segments so there was always an opportunity to wander around the gardens or have a bite to eat, without feeling like you were going to miss something. From story time, children’s yoga, sing and dance (where the children went bananas) and meeting your In The Night Garden favourite, there was something for children of all ages. There was even an additional tent were you could decorate your own flower pot and plant some seeds to take home (additional charge of £8).
The staff were friendly, energetic and really passionate about what they did and this showed in how much fun the children had, as their enthusiasm was so infectious. For Mia the singing and dancing was an absolute winner as not only did it get the children moving (and that too on a hot day), the parents were also coerced into participating by clapping and cheering, and generally encouraging the madness!
And the fun didn’t stop here. The gardens offered plenty to do from hat making, picnicking, seeing the ducks, beautiful walks and admiring the tractors, you really should take a day to make the most of the experience.
Mia had an absolute blast, meaning she was completely exhausted and promptly in bed by 7pm! All that was left to do was for mummy to put her feet up with a “pat on the back” (*translation- glass of wine).
Good to know: on a sunny day there are plenty of places to enjoy a picnic. Equally, there are a number of options for food to purchase, including children’s hot meals and lunch bags. For little legs I would recommend taking your buggy as they can then nap/rest whilst you still enjoy the day.