10 reasons to be a Nature Hero

Looking for fun things to do with little adventurers during the holidays? Here's 10 reasons why you should join our Nature Heroes, a fun family programme with a difference.

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1. A unique adventure

There's a new quest with our heroes Pip, Bud & Sprout every school holiday.

From Sloth Saver to Flower Power, Nature Olympics and Night Knight, you have embarked on countless exciting missions in Wakehurst's wild landscape.

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2. Your own superhero cape

How could you be a superhero without a cape?

Available to buy online and at the Visitor Centre during Nature Heroes events, our Nature Hero capes are a must-have for any planet-protectors and the perfect place to sew on the badges you have earned.

From woodlands to wetlands, make your mark on the Wakehurst landscape as a proud member of our Nature Heroes squad.

Are you a member? Don’t forget you get 15% off our Nature Hero capes, as well as many other exciting benefits.

3. A new badge with every mission

Earn a beautiful fabric badge for every mission you take part in!

Specially designed for each adventure, you can show your badges, from Sloth Saver to Flower Power, Night Knight and now Dino Detective badges with pride.

Check out some of the awesome badges our Nature Heroes have earned so far in the image gallery below!

4. An unmissable adventure every school holiday

Stuck at home during the school holidays?

Nature Heroes is a family-friendly way to get the children out of the house and connecting with nature during the school half-term.

Whatever the weather, we can guarantee an exciting trail, packed with activities to enrich young minds of all ages.

5. Fossils, fungi and furry friends

Each Nature Heroes adventure focuses on a different area of the natural world. By doing this, we’re helping you to understand how each plant, animal and fungus plays a key role in sustaining our ecosystems.

With Wakehurst being a living laboratory, our landscape is open and ready for investigation. Next up, we're delving into natural history in a hunt for dinosaur nests and eggs with Dino Detectives!

6. Learn practical skills each holiday

Nature Heroes is all about giving you the practical skills you need to protect nature. Learn how to find fungi, spot birds, identify flowers and much more!

With new interactive activities in each challenge, your nature knowledge will keep on growing. Take what you've discovered back home or into the classroom, to impress your friends and family!

7. Wakehurst is easy to get to and easy to explore

Wakehurst is right in the heart of the Sussex countryside. At just 25 minutes south of the M25 and 30 minutes north of Brighton, you can reach Wakehurst by car and parking is included in your entry ticket.

Haywards Heath is our closest station if travelling by train. Bus route 272 goes from the station to right outside our door.

Travelling by bike or public transport? You’re eligible for a 50% discount on your entry ticket.

Once you’re here, pick up a handy map at our Visitor Centre, and the landscape is yours to explore!

8. An accessible adventure for all

We believe that everyone should have access to green spaces, so we’ve made our gardens accessible for everyone.

Children aged 16 and under go free, and 17-25-year-olds can enter the gardens for just £7.50. We also offer a £1 ticket for anyone receiving Universal or Pension Credit.

Once you’re in the gardens, you’ll find our pathways are buggy and wheelchair-friendly, and we have free mobility scooters available to hire.

Find out more about accessibility at Wakehurst

9. Year-round seasonal stunners

Whether you’ve been coming to Wakehurst for years, or this will be your first visit, make sure you check out the unmissable seasonal highlights on your visit.

Nature Heroes will take you through bright springs, stunning summers, golden autumns and magical winters, with botanical vistas around every corner.

10. Play a part in Wakehurst’s wider mission

We’re inspiring the young generation to become the conservation experts of the future. And it starts today.

With each visit, you’re helping our wider mission of conserving the world’s plants, fungi and wildlife.

Budding ecologists will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and passion they need to encourage biodiversity and protect our natural world.