25 November 2021 - 2 January 2022
Glow Wild
Entry time slots every 20 minutes between 4.30pm and 8.10pm.
Gardens close at 10pm.
Hailed as one of Sussex’s favourite winter experiences, Wakehurst’s Glow Wild returns for its eighth year
Filled with hand-crafted lanterns, mesmerising installations, and captivating projections, Glow Wild promises breathtaking encounters around every corner for audiences of all ages. This year’s edition invites visitors to reflect on how nature responds when human activity slows down – a phenomenon known as the ‘anthropause’
From nocturnal stirrings of wildlife deep in the woods, to the slow encroachment of fungi on paths left untrodden, the trail reveals how the behaviour of plants and creatures has changed, and even thrived, during a time of diminished human activity, and how the smallest encounter with people can have far-reaching effects. The programme features specially commissioned installations from artists Ithaca, Same Sky and Colour Project, alongside new and popular works from returning contributors Sarah Hall-Baqai, And Now, and OGE Group, and over 300 paper lanterns handmade by local volunteers.
Pick up a lantern and wind your way through the landscape, encountering magical installations inspired by the beauty of Wakehurst. Glimpse the tallest living Christmas tree, experience atmospheric soundscapes and enjoy the festive hub of the Carriage Ring.
Magic on Mansion Pond. Makers John Varah & Michelle Dufaur
Magic on Mansion Pond. Makers John Varah & Michelle Dufaur
Photographer Jim Holden
Photographer Jim Holden. Maker Michelle Dufaur
Photographer Jim Holden
Photographer Jim Holden
Photographer Jim Holden
Moon in situ at Glow Wild
Trees, ponds and landscapes will be brought to life with hundreds of glowing lanterns, torches of fire and projections.
Glimpse the tallest living Christmas tree in the UK decorated with 1,800 lights, and experience the evocative sounds of the nocturnal world and atmospheric soundscapes.
Pick up a hand-held lantern at the start of your journey and encounter the magical installations along the way that have been created by a range of artists and inspired by the beautiful Wakehurst landscape.
Please note: It is important to arrive punctually for your allotted timeslot. The gardens will close at 10pm.