Admissions

Below are admissions details, ticket information and costs to West Dean Gardens.

Winter 2012

West Dean Gardens are open from 10.30am – 4.00pm (last entry 3.30pm).

Tickets prices for Winter 2011/12 are:

Adults: £5.00

Over 60s: £4.50

Children: £2.50

Family Ticket: £12.50 (2 adults, 2 children under 16)

Pre-booked Groups of 15 people +: £4.25

Garden Events: Book online now, Find out more about our Events here.

Entry to the Gardens shop and restaurant is free of charge, except during Garden event days where access is only possible for those with event tickets. See Garden event page for admission and opening times. Book Tickets On-Line Now.

Gift Aid
West Dean Gardens is part of The Edward James Foundation, a registered educational charity. Consequently, if you are a UK taxpayer, and you are willing to pay 10% on top of the normal admission charge, the Foundation is able to treat the whole payment as a charitable donation and reclaim 25p in every £1 from the Government. This will further benefit the work of the Gardens and the Foundation. Click here for more information on West Dean's Gift Aid.

As a thank you for your donation we will provide you with vouchers to spend in the Shop or Restaurant which, if you were planning to use either of these, will actually reduce the cost of your visit. Click on the following link to download a Gift Aid Declaration Form to complete before your visit.

Registered Charity No: 1126084

Become a Friend of West Dean
£27.50 INDIVIDUAL RATE (NAMED INDIVIDUAL)

£55 INDIVIDUAL AND GUEST RATE (NAMED INDIVIDUAL TRANSFERABLE GUEST)

£60 FAMILY RATE (2 ADULTS AND UP TO 4 DEPENDENT CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN)

There is no charge to visit the Gardens licensed restaurant, gift and garden shop. However, during event weekends there is no entry to the shop and restaurant without Gardens admission – we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Groups
By appointment only for groups and coaches (15 or more). Groups of visitors with access concerns are also asked to contact us in advance to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit.

Further details and group bookings:
Celia Dickinson
Tel: 01243 818210
E-mail: gardens@westdean.org.uk

Royal Horticultural Society's members free access scheme
All card carrying RHS members will be allowed free access to the Gardens for the period November to March inclusive, excluding Garden event days.

Dogs
We regret that dogs (excluding assistance dogs) are not permitted in the Gardens or at events. They are permitted on the Parkland Walk on non-Event days but must be leashed at all times.

Possible restricted access to the Park and Arboretum on Tuesday and Saturday from November to January.