{"id":52014,"date":"2025-09-17T12:14:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/?p=52014"},"modified":"2025-09-17T12:16:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:16:16","slug":"glow-wild-2025-walk-on-the-wild-side-with-our-seed-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/2025\/09\/17\/glow-wild-2025-walk-on-the-wild-side-with-our-seed-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"Glow Wild 2025: Walk on the wild side with our Seed Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"52014\" class=\"elementor elementor-52014\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c80f7d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9c80f7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a803124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a803124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Wakehurst\u2019s iconic winter light trail returns with a new seed-inspired chapter featuring audio vignettes from Kew Wakehurst Ambassador Cate Blanchett<\/h5><p>This winter, Glow Wild returns to <a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=Nm0lZOrqvykaohfVaU3cRP5_3UqhTq_sGkwh4a-SGBHPdmPVEBVy_k-XJaUDFJPo7ow-axJxN_4AP9n3_fa55tkKlsVY8COXej2Zj7HdYwrB3AgsXUPBqj9szWUfgYxCxhlNlt77VN-rdLw4CTiEXns1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wakehurst<\/a>, the wild botanic garden of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, with a bold new theme: <strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seed Safari \u2013 A Walk on the Wild Side<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. From <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">27 November 2025 to 3 January 2026<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Sussex\u2019s award-winning lantern trail invites visitors of all ages to wander into a radiant reimagining of the natural world, where seeds spark stories and the wild glows after dark.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glow Wild 2025 concludes six months of celebrating <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=CDPf0VOsNElFuTBquk1yMMKjjneX5lZjlde2CmsbPczLU05p1SIq0RRNR7PwfVjJAm_xFxJo-pegArZaHuq5g0lLYV6OdNANG-wwgdzfKzLxprbzdktlHzRSz_IlmiYKyY_Q5ZOhfG0SIyIhkodhfmLkqDMtCVktcOmpyZd7JZqo7oLsXWP4ra_b8DcqGkAJpA2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25 years of <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=CDPf0VOsNElFuTBquk1yMMKjjneX5lZjlde2CmsbPczLU05p1SIq0RRNR7PwfVjJAm_xFxJo-pegArZaHuq5g0lLYV6OdNANG-wwgdzfKzI8cKQJg4bXXY3xG884TPwtvyTaVQI36slsQ_JNa-nhYkKfrM9wl-ds1qV8ALz7p9ZYc4DwB2-k6k1F3L0OjcPt33oUlkQ_aSWNEvxV2OrJpyk1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kew\u2019s Millennium Seed Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, ending the anniversary year with light, story and a powerful reminder of the seed\u2019s role in shaping our future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now in its twelfth year, <a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=X4WZewLRv6tObEsraQ2K3uZREAOXacZGYrthNowgSVnQzEFpxWhOeH0LMDmgC-uyRAv2qIdvHExN6LiB1SwjZeo2GBsvCVc7O1VuHT9gTtMJQTeHesSzL2DmMOR3i8E85wA64HyqE4g148bzjFlnv6Sqp7gKXw5bBJz3YTt5bU1L0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glow Wild<\/a> weaves science with storytelling across a trail of newly commissioned, handcrafted installations from award-winning artists and local makers, including our biggest installation ever. Drawing inspiration from Kew&#8217;s <strong>Millennium Seed Bank<\/strong>, this year\u2019s trail reveals nature\u2019s seed-bearers \u2013 wolves, moths, fungi, rivers and even sleeping giants \u2013 as magical custodians of renewal and resilience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evocative audio vignettes inspired by seeds will be woven into the illuminated landscape. The sound pieces draw inspiration from quotes gathered from staff at the Millennium Seed Bank and our global partners, inviting guests to reflect on the power of nature, collaboration, and storytelling as they journey through the trail.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=YgOauU3p9p0-CN2waTZEeE1Fo3FcfSfscHGL2oTHjVlB5L4KOcQ6zXfkwAZRuEkRckLuRLWxl_UM8mkXTmL1wUacvo2efq1r3jQujxK8cDaN67THy1N20TzFg-j6DljjihpyjBJ043g45Rg-hYzw5P2sm_mopWdqBCWe3Ie5gmkIzuWzM--jnA4yHzf7b0uvBzMLie9k0dV0SJqqeToM-N81\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cate Blanchett, Kew Ambassador for Wakehurst<\/strong><\/a>, a passionate advocate for the Millennium Seed Bank, <strong>has voiced some of the words visitors will hear as they make their way through the installations<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other highlights of the 2025 trail include:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Moon River<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by Ithaca and Michelle Dufaur: Over 13,000 individually programmed lights trace the river\u2019s journey through the landscape, joined by rewilded lantern creatures crafted by Sussex maker Michelle Dufar, including beavers, moths and storks. This is the largest installation ever featured at Glow Wild.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Polypodipus<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by OGE Group: A ginormous dreamlike, tentacled plant-creature that pulses with bioluminescent spores in a glowing pondscape, towering above visitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>The Night Council<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by Kerith Ogden: Enter a glowing fungal glade to meet nine mythical nocturnal animals, connected by spores and ancient wisdom.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>The Secret Sea Garden<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by Same Sky: Dive beneath the waves into a fantastical realm of jellyfish, sea horses and coral, celebrating the ocean\u2019s role in long-distance seed dispersal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>The Caravan<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by Brockman Page: A majestic procession of glowing wolves, deer, foxes and an elephant, crafted from hazel and willow (coppiced from Wakehurst woodlands), each carrying precious seeds in their radiant frames.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also new this year, the <strong>Flutterby Garden<\/strong> shimmers with delicate glass wings and wind chimes, while <strong>Time Sleeps in the Seeds<\/strong> transforms Wakehurst\u2019s historic Elizabethan Mansion into a living canvas, telling the story of the seed bank through light and sound.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the end of the trail, the <strong>Story Fire Circle<\/strong> offers a warm welcome, where visitors can gather beneath the winter sky to share tales, sing songs and toast marshmallows beside flickering flames.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glow Wild 2025 also unveils a significantly <strong>enhanced catering experience<\/strong>, with an expanded range of warming street food, sweet treats and warming winter drinks available throughout the trail. On select nights, visitors can purchase additional tickets for a special evening dining experience in the beautifully decorated <strong>Elizabethan <\/strong><strong>Mansion<\/strong>, adding an elegant new dimension to Glow Wild.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><u><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Information:<\/span><\/u><\/strong><u><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/u><\/p><ul><li><strong>Dates<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Selected evenings from <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">27 November 2025 to 3 January 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Time<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Entry from <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">00pm to 10.00pm<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Location<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wakehurst, Sussex<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Prices<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: From <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a313.50<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with <\/span><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">under 4s going free<\/span><\/em><\/li><li><strong>Tickets<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Flexible tickets available \u2013 swap your ticket up to a week before. Group tickets available. Pre-booking is essential at <a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=X4WZewLRv6tObEsraQ2K3uZREAOXacZGYrthNowgSVnQzEFpxWhOeH0LMDmgC-uyRAv2qIdvHExN6LiB1SwjZTQWwSi2RSb0-ytDadDMujj8BZD19RHHwLzqZ_Y-mDo5ehXh4Uy8eYXkSUwBC6h7IUMZ6OSD-pl5MELxnizf-Hu-NyADSlfKZeOHwuhOO_qSvQ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kew<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=X4WZewLRv6tObEsraQ2K3uZREAOXacZGYrthNowgSVnQzEFpxWhOeH0LMDmgC-uyRAv2qIdvHExN6LiB1SwjZWU7c16PRoTPVMMfvr3_wohLu8idB09pgNIeQZAKN25SdCy5LWjMGznGMSovHwGmk4OeIorRN2KA5Zs1NdX-52Zt3cGEJTyVo77iCNUsMGPU_g2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.org\/glowwild<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">free parking onsite<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and excellent public transport links just 10 minutes from Haywards Heath station, Glow Wild is easily reached from <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brighton and London Gatwick<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This winter, walk among glowing giants, mythical animals and luminous landscapes \u2013 and let nature ignite your imagination.<\/span><\/p><p>Image: <em>Glow Wild at Wakehurst &#8211; J<span data-contrast=\"auto\">im Holden \u00a9 RBG Kew<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wakehurst\u2019s iconic winter light trail returns with a new seed-inspired chapter featuring audio vignettes from Kew Wakehurst Ambassador Cate Blanchett This winter, Glow Wild returns to Wakehurst, the wild botanic garden of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, with a bold new theme: Seed Safari \u2013 A Walk on the Wild Side. 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