RHS Garden Wisley Entry Ticket: World Food Garden & Hilltop

The RHS Hilltop research centre sits at the heart of the garden, built to show how horticulture helps future-proof the planet.

RHS Garden Wisley entry ticket grants access to one of the world's most-visited gardens in South East England, home to one of the largest plant collections in the world and the newly opened RHS Hilltop research centre. The garden spans multiple themed spaces: the World Food Garden, Wellbeing Garden, Wildlife Garden, Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden, and a tropical Glasshouse. Spend anywhere from two to six hours exploring at your own pace. The site is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore RHS Garden Wisley

• Visit historic RHS Garden Wisley
• Discover the Royal Horticultural Society origins
• Explore world-class horticultural displays
• Visit the planet-friendly research centre
• Uncover The Home of Gardening Science
• See the World Food Garden
• Relax in the Wellbeing Garden
• Spot insects in the Wildlife Garden
• Race up Battleston Hill
• Smell Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden
• Gaze in the tropical Glasshouse

The experience

What makes Wisley different from other gardens is the sheer scale of what's on the grounds. The RHS Hilltop, a brand-new planet-friendly research centre, sits at the top of the garden and is dedicated to the next generation of gardeners. It's where you'll learn about the RHS's ground-breaking work in helping future-proof the planet. Below that, the World Food Garden shows fruit and vegetables of all shapes and sizes, while the Wellbeing Garden offers quiet spaces to sit and reflect. The Wildlife Garden lets you spot insects by the water, and the Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden fills the air with scent.

The gardens change dramatically with the seasons. Spring brings swathes of bulbs and blossom; summer fills the mixed borders and roses; autumn paints the grounds in colour; winter offers frost-sparkled walks. The tropical Glasshouse stays warm year-round. You can challenge yourself to race up Battleston Hill or simply wander and breathe in the heady scents. The garden attracts around a million visitors each year, and the RHS teams of staff, students, apprentices and volunteers keep the displays and grounds maintained throughout.

Entry is self-guided. You move through the gardens at your own pace and spend as long as you want at each stop. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the site is fully wheelchair accessible with pram and stroller access. Service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Entry to all gardens and themed spaces including the RHS Hilltop research centre, World Food Garden, Wellbeing Garden, Wildlife Garden, Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden, and tropical Glasshouse.
• access to the grounds for two to six hours at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 31 Jan 2027

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (5 to 16 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Royal Horticultural Society

Is this one for you?Visit on a weekday morning if you prefer quieter paths through the gardens, or on a weekend to see the full range of events and activities the RHS often runs. The self-guided format means you set the pace: spend two hours hitting the highlights or six hours sitting in the Wellbeing Garden and exploring every corner.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 16 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does it take to see everything at RHS Garden Wisley?

Most visitors spend two to six hours depending on how thoroughly they explore each garden and whether they stop to sit in the Wellbeing Garden or spend time in the Glasshouse. There's no set route, so you can spend as little or as much time as you want.

What is the RHS Hilltop and why is it worth visiting?

The RHS Hilltop is a brand-new research centre at the top of the garden dedicated to inspiring the next generation of gardeners. It showcases the RHS's ground-breaking research into how horticulture helps future-proof the planet, making it the centrepiece of the garden's mission.

Can I bring a wheelchair or pushchair to RHS Garden Wisley?

Yes, the entire garden is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed throughout the grounds.

What are the main themed gardens I'll see?

The World Food Garden displays fruit and vegetables of all shapes and sizes; the Wellbeing Garden offers quiet reflection spaces; the Wildlife Garden sits by water where you can spot insects; the Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden is known for its scent; and the tropical Glasshouse stays warm year-round. Battleston Hill offers a physical challenge with views across the site.

Does the garden look different depending on when I visit?

Yes, spring brings bulbs and blossom, summer fills the borders and roses, autumn displays bountiful colours, and winter offers frost-sparkled walks. The Glasshouse and indoor displays keep the experience rewarding in every season.