Kew's wild Sussex garden where giant redwoods in Horsebridge Wood grew from seed of the famed General Grant tree. Ticketed, near Ardingly.
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Before you go
- Access
- Ticketed access
- Last checked
- 20 Jun 2026
- Access note
- Paid admission (Kew's wild botanic garden); pre-booked tickets required, open 10am-6pm (last entry 5.30pm).
- Visitor information
- kew.org/wakehurst/visit-wakehurst
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
EasyRoads Route Check
Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.
In the Forest
Tree Radar for iPhone
Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.
Redwood species here
Best in autumn: the dawn redwood is deciduous, and its foliage turns a foxy copper-red before falling — often the finest time to visit.
Photos
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Credit: Diliff / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Evidence
Aging record
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About this place
Compiled from the listed sources below — not a first-hand account.
Wakehurst is Kew's wild botanic garden near Ardingly in West Sussex. Its collections include giant sequoia, coast redwood and dawn redwood; the giant redwoods in Horsebridge Wood were grown from seed gathered through scientific collaborations in the USA, one from the famed General Grant tree. Paid entry (free for Kew and National Trust members).
Sources
- Royal Botanic Gardens, KewCorroborating sourcereference
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