RHS Garden Wisley Reviews Summary

Category: Arboretum

Address: Wisley Ln, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB, United Kingdom

Phone: +441483224234

Rating: 4.7
based on 659 reviews.

Accessibility

Pros:

  • "There is ample parking and access for wheelchairs/mobility scooters is excellent."
  • "Beautiful gardens, very accessible grounds for buggies and wheelchairs."
  • "Very accessible path with a pushchair."
  • "Very accessible grounds for buggies and wheelchairs."
  • "Easily accessible from A3 and free parking is available."
  • "The site is fully accessible so pushchairs are not a problem at all."
  • "Easy to get around in a non motorised wheelchair. Some gravel but only very shallow. Good paving so not bumpy."

Cons:

  • "Can get very busy at peak times (like Easter)."
  • "It was a bit of a hike from the overflow car park on one of the hottest days of the year."
  • "However not very wheelchair access friendly!"
  • "Parking quite away from entrance 20 mins but if mobility badge much nearer however there is a shuttle service."
  • "The only downside was the ladies toilets were not very clean and so did not lock."
  • "Whilst an enjoyable evening, the trail itself is very short with a few interesting installations connected by dim pathways with nothing much to focus on."
  • "Word of warning again in the playground although spacious it’s not that big and it gets really busy so social distancing can be an issue."

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "Staff were friendly, courteous and helpful."
  • "Great customer service and great staff. Would recommend."
  • "Staff are welcoming and friendly, each time I have returned."
  • "The staff who I spoke to were friendly and really nice."
  • "Wonderfully helpful staff."
  • "The staff are still as helpful as ever."
  • "The levels of service were impressive because the member of staff could answer questions coherently and took an interest in conveying her response."

Cons:

  • "Only downside is it’s hard to get through to anyone on their contact number some days. I waited 30 minutes on the other side of a ringing phone (no queue)."
  • "The staff is arrogant and not knowledgeable."
  • "The only downside, was the signposts. Not enough of them and the ones they do have seem to misdirect you."
  • "The only thing preventing me giving a 5 star rating is the ever present noise from be the nearby road."
  • "The only downside was the restaurant a bit. It is stylish like a farmhouse but was full and we had to hunt for a table."
  • "Badly badly managed."
  • "The main issue I had was that not everything was identified."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "Entrance is great value, but annual RHS membership is a bargain."
  • "Overall, the place is recommended for anyone wants to spend hours in a beautiful garden and the scents are great too. Worth its money."
  • "So much on offer, garden centre is excellent value for money, and displays put on specifically for Chelsea favourite plants."
  • "I'd strongly recommend buying a membership. Best value for money ever!!"
  • "Buy a yearly pass as it's way cheaper than single admission tickets if you plan to visit more than once."
  • "The gardens are large, impressive and immaculately kept, which justifies the entrance fee."
  • "A must visit. Well maintained gardens with a good variety of areas to explore."

Cons:

  • "Even a prepackaged two slice sandwich was £6.50, which is a tad pricey imo."
  • "The food in the places to eat are over price £8 for a jacket potato and £2 for a pot of cheese."
  • "The downside is the rip off prices in the cafes. £16 for 2 coffees and 2 cakes, and £2.60 for a can of drink is unjustifyable, hence only 3 stars."
  • "Food was rather expensive (£5 for a rather dry sandwich) & cold drinks were a very limited selection."
  • "It’s vegan only. Everything is overpriced."
  • "£3.15 for an ice lolly!! Really Wisley! How can you justify this?"
  • "Food was appalling and annoyingly expensive."

Facilities

Pros:

  • "Large free car park."
  • "Mobility scooters available for the elderly."
  • "Parking was very easy and will fit all sizes vehicles."
  • "Plenty of restrooms around the park."
  • "Good facilities for a rest and recuperation."
  • "The facilities, including the cafe and gift shop, are well-maintained and add to the overall positive experience."
  • "Always a pleasure to visit Wisley. I have to say I'm super impressed with their facilities too! Hoists and adult changing tables for those who need them."

Cons:

  • "We were trying to take in the visual effects and sounds but were always surrounded by crowds that it felt more like a circus."
  • "Also why isn't the water area on in the kids park it's 29 degrees today and it's off?!"
  • "Disappointingly the garden centre and store were not open which is contrary to what was stated on their website."
  • "Only downside was the lack of cleanliness in the bird hide area."
  • "There could be more toilets and I've found some of the little coffee booths aren't open all year around."
  • "Parking quite away from entrance 20 mins but if mobility badge much nearer however there is a shuttle service."
  • "Whilst an enjoyable evening, the trail itself is very short with a few interesting installations connected by dim pathways with nothing much to focus on."

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