19th April 2023

On your doorstep: RHS Garden Wisley

Category: Things to do in Surrey


Tags: rhs wisley, royal horticultural society, wisley

Daniel Oliver

Head of Marketing

Living in Surrey, there are plenty of things to do on your doorstep. Surrey boasts theme parks, museums, historic sites, picturesque walks and shopping hot spots among its hundreds of attractions. In our ‘on your doorstep’ series, we explore some of the best things to do in Surrey.

Situated just off the A3 near Ripley and a stones throw from West Byfleet, Woking and Cobham, RHS Wisley is a horticultural haven in the heart of Surrey. An oasis that encapsulates the outdoors appeal of this home county. Whether you’re a garden enthusiast, nature lover, avid walker or just looking for a tranquil escape, RHS Wisley’s appeal attracts around a million visitors every year.

For more than 200 years, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has been the force behind the nation’s love of gardening, backed up by its core vision to ‘enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place’. A shining example of this is the charity’s flagship garden, RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, which is one of the UK’s most visited and best-loved gardens.

Wisley was given to the RHS in 1903 and is now a hub of horticultural excellence and a top visitor attraction, with 240 acres to explore. It is home to some of the largest plant collections anywhere in the world and showcases inspirational gardening. Planting schemes are constantly evolving to ensure there’s always something new to excite and inspire visitors.

Highlights at RHS Garden Wisley

The Rock Garden

The naturalistic Rock Garden is one of Wisley’s oldest and most magnificent features. It is a showcase for a wide range of plants that flourish in alpine conditions and dwarf conifers, alongside winding paths and calming water features. While exploring this garden, look for the cloud-pruned Japanese larch, which is more than 200 years old.

RHS Wisley (13th May 2020)

Wisteria Walk

Wisteria is one of Wisley’s signature plants that can be found adorning the garden in May. To display this springtime favourite, the Wisteria Walk was created in 2018. Now establishing well, the walkway will feature glorious purple racemes of two cultivars, Wisteria floribunda ‘Kokuryu’ and ‘Kimono’. Head here to take in the delights of spring.

Battleston Hill

This area is known for its flamboyant burst of colour that reaches a peak in April and May, with hundreds of rhododendrons to discover along the winding pathways.

The Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden in Summer at RHS Garden Wisley.

Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden

Summer is the time to experience the Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at its best. Delight the senses with roses of all shapes, sizes, colours and fragrances.

Exotic Garden

An intriguing tropical inspired space, it invites visitors to explore a jungle-like atmosphere, with showy flowers and large juicy leaves of bananas, cannas, palms and much more.

Exotic Garden, RHS Garden Wisley

The Glasshouse

A visit to the cathedral-like Glasshouse is a must all year round. Home to the Society’s world-class tender plant collection, it features three climatic zones to explore: tropical, moist temperate and dry temperate.

Heather Landscape

Explore the recently redeveloped Heather Landscape which features the impressive National Collection of over 1,000 heather cultivars and 20,000 individual heather plants. The contemporary planting scheme also features companion plants, such as yuccas, grasses and rosemary.

Aside from the gardens, RHS Wisley is also home to a plant centre, several cafes and a gift shop. The plant center is an essential stop for garden enthusiasts, offering a range of plants, seeds, and gardening tools. While the Wisley Shop is also worth a visit, with a range of gardening books, gifts, and souvenirs.

Throughout the year, RHS Wisley hosts a range of events, including flower shows, workshops, and lectures. The Wisley Flower Show, held annually in September, is a must-visit event for any flower enthusiast. Visitors can admire stunning floral displays, shop for plants and gardening supplies, and learn more about horticulture.

To find out more about RHS Wisley visit the RHS website. For gardening advise from the experts at RHS, read our recent blog article here.

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