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West Dean Gardens


Estate Office, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0QZ

t:01243 818210
e:gardens@westdean.org.uk
w:www.westdean.org.uk

Award-winning gardens featuring a Victoria Walled Kitchen Garden, 300 foot-long Edwardian Pergola, naturalistic Spring Garden and circular arboretum walk set in beautiful parkland with views over the surrounding South Downs. Homemade food and refreshments served in the Gardens Restaurant, alongside the Gift Shop.

2002 HHA/Christie's Garden of the Year Award winner.

Visitor Opening TimesBack to top


Jan-Feb & Nov-Dec: Daily 10.30am-4pm (last adm 3.30pm); Mar-Oct: Daily, 10.30am-5pm (last adm 4.30pm).

Closed over Christmas and Jan 2011.

Please contact the property for up to date opening times

Groups and special visitsBack to top

The house is a residential college and conference centre. Consequently, appointments for guided visits of the house are very limited. The gardens are open throughout the year, daily except November to February (closed Mondays & Tuesdays). Winner of HHA/Christie's Garden of the Year Award 2002. Exclusive group visits and catering may be considered.

Tailor Made Facilities
Visits to HouseNo
Visits to GardenYes
Other EventsYes
Light RefreshmentsYes
LunchYes
DinnerNo
Contact Details
Contact:    Celia Dickinson
Address:    Estate Office
    West Dean
Town:    Chichester
County:    West Sussex
Postcode:    PO18 0QZ
Phone:    01243 818221
Email:    gardens@westdean.org.uk

Wedding FacilitiesBack to top

Wedding Reception Only

Wedding receptions: Lawns overlooking West Dean Gardens and West Dean Park. Downland setting, extensive lawns. Mains power and water supplied to marquee site, reserved parking area, access to fully serviced & permanent WCs. Functions must finish at 23.30pm at the latest. Maximum number of guests is 200.

Contact - S C Ward, Agent & Secretary to Trustees.
Tel: 01243 811205
Fax: 01243 811342
E-mail: estate@westdean.org.uk

West Dean has also developed a purpose-designed venue for wedding receptions including luxury accommodation. See www.farbridge.org.uk for further details.

Visit www.westdean.org.uk for more information

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