RHS Garden, Wisley
4.7/5 (3 ratings)-
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
EVENT LISTINGS 2009 Christmas Activities Lumière, A Celebration of Light 8 December – 3 January 2010 RHS Garden Wisley Enjoy spectacular light installations as they transform the Garden this Christmas. Be amazed by interactive rays of colour projected onto our historic oak trees, and see an artistic night-time glow cast over the Glasshouse, Canal and Laboratory. A fabulous chance for all the family to see the garden in a very different light. Lumière is open daily from 4pm – 6pm (last entry 5.30pm) Late night opening until 9pm from 8 – 12 December (last entry 8.30pm) Closed Christmas Day Entry prices: normal garden entry RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB Situated on the A3 near J10 of the M25 0845 260 9000 www.rhs.org.uk/wisley Event produced by Creatmosphere www.creatmosphere.com Christmas Tree Trail with the Surrey Federation of the WI From 8 December 2009 Also new for December is the Christmas Tree Trail, featuring over 70 trees decorated with natural and recyclable materials by the Surrey Federation of the Women’s Institute. Children can also enjoy a crafty Christmas with decoration-making in the Clore Learning Centre on Saturday 5 and 12 December, 10.30am – 3.30pm. Entry prices: normal garden entry RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB Situated on the A3 near J10 of the M25 0845 260 9000 www.rhs.org.uk/wisley Children’s Crafty Christmas Decorations Saturday 5th & 12th December 10.30am – 3.00pm Clore Learning Centre Have fun looking at all the natural decorations on the Christmas Tree Trail, then get crafty making your own to take home. Free with normal garden entry. The Christmas Craft Fair and Christmas Shopping Christmas Craft Fair 8 – 13 December The Christmas Craft Fair will return to Wisley from the 8 – 13 December. The Fair will feature festive stalls and stands with gifts make by expert craftsmen and women from across the UK. See below for opening times. Same as Wisley Shop RHS Members free, Adults £3.00 Children and Students aged 16 and under free Late Night Shopping evenings 8 – 12 December The Wisley Shop will also be hosting a series of special late night Christmas shopping evenings (8 – 12 December, 6pm – 9pm) to coincide with the return of the Christmas Craft Fair (8 – 13 December). All free, no booking required. Mulled wine to sip while you shop will be on offer. Book Signing with Mary Berry in the Wisley Shop 9 December On the 9th December, coinciding with the late night shopping evenings Mary Berry will be signing copies of her new book, ‘Mary Berry’s Baking Bible. The perfect gift for any enthusiastic cook. All free, no booking required. 6.30pm RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB Situated on the A3 near J10 of the M25 0845 260 9000 www.rhs.org.uk/wisley
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Family/Baby changing facilities
There are baby changing facilites.
