RHS Garden, Wisley
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Parties / Large Groups
A group rate is available to pre-booked groups of 10+ paying visitors. Rate: £6 per adult/senior, £1.60 per child. RHS Members free admission with one guest on production of their valid RHS membership card. Affiliated Societies: Horticultural/floral clubs that pay a subscription to be affiliated to the RHS. Affiliated Socities are given one free visit to one of the four RHS gardens (Wisley, Rosemoor, Harlow Carr, Hyde Hall) once a year, for up to a maximum of 55 of their members. Horticultural Students (as college groups) free of charge.
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Parking
Parking was increased in 2007 from 1100 to 1467 spaces. We also have a coach park, disabled and parent and child parking all free of charge.
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Disabled Access
Our staff will be pleased to assist visitors with any special needs. Car parking spaces for Blue Badge Holders are located near the Garden Entrance. Adapted toilet facilities are available inside the garden and outside near the car parks. Our onsite catering facilities are all fully accessible, as are the Wisley Shop, the Plant Centre and the Garden Library. Wisley, like many other Gardens has varying and sometimes difficult surfaces so a free visitor map showing suitable routes around the garden is available from the Garden Entrance. Wheelchairs are available and there is a free electric mobility vehicle operating around the garden. We have plenty of wheelchairs so unless you need 5 or more of them, you won't need to reserve them. We have a limited number of single electric mobility scooters for hire. These must be booked in advance (phone 01483 212307). Prior experience of using one is required. You will also be asked to sign a form and pay a £5.00 cash refundable deposit when you collect your scooter.
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Shopping
The Wisley Shop has one of the most comprehensive gardening book selections in the world, as well as a wide selection of inspirational gifts to suit all tastes - including cards and stationery and contemporary products styles as well as RHS designs and timeless favourites.
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Restaurant
The Terrace Restaurant-For something a little more special; book a table at our waiter service restaurant. Whether your group would like to enjoy a two or three course lunch, or relax with a High Tea, the Terrace Restaurant welcomes group bookings. Advance reservations are required, and for groups of 10+ can take the option of our group menu. For group reservations please telephone 01483 225949, or to make individual reservations please telephone 01483 211773
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Light Refreshments
Wisley has 3 cafes located within the garden. Conservatory cafeteria-Our main self-service cafeteria offers everything from hot meals, salads, sandwiches and a huge selection of our famous Wisley cakes and pastries. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The Glasshouse Cafe-The Glasshouse Cafe provides visitors with a modern venue to enjoy modern cuisine whilst overlooking the impressive Wisley Glasshouse. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Orchard Cafe-Open during summer months only). The Orchard Cafe offers a small range of drinks and snacks. With indoor and outdoor seating. There is also The Wisley Coffee Shop located in front of the Wisley Shop (outside the garden). The Coffee Shop serves speciality coffees, sandwiches, soup, pastries, and Wisley cakes. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
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Picnic Area
Wisley offers two specially designated Picnic Areas in the garden. Visitors wishing to picnic in the garden should use these areas. Picnic hampers and cool-boxes will not be allowed. We also have a picnic area located next to the Coach Park outside the garden.
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Pets
Only guide and registered support dogs are allowed in the garden.
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Alcohol license
The garden has an alcohol license.
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Special Events
Butterflies in the Glasshouse at RHS Garden Wisley. (http://www.rhs.org.uk/WhatsOn/Gardens/Wisley/butterflies-glasshouse.html) 18 January - 22 February 2009 “Discover a tropical paradise where beautiful butterflies flit and float amongst the warmth of the tropical plant collection in the Glasshouse” Suitable for all ages, this is an experience that is guaranteed to banish the winter blues! Opening Times Glasshouse 10am-3.45pm (last entry 3.30pm) Free with normal Garden Entry Garden 10am-4.30pm Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm Saturday-Sunday
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Family/Baby changing facilities
There are baby changing facilites.
