Chilli Fiesta 6, 7 & 8 August 2010
With a record 19,000 visitors over three days, this year's chilli fiesta was hot, hot, hot!
This year's show was the best yet! With over 19,000 visitors the fiesta was truly swinging. From pretty pottery to fiery food, from Mexican minstrels to performing puppets – there was something for everyone! Our very own Sarah Wain also took to the stage for several chilli growing demos, decked in her usual fantastic finery!
The new Wine Theatre proved to be a big hit with each tasting session fully subscribed. Visitors also welcomed the extended site plan with larger beer and music tents, and more seating areas on the Front Lawn, plus the new online booking facility which gave customers discounted and fast-track tickets.
Plans are already underway for next year's fiesta with talk of 2 and 3-day tickets. Email communications@westdean.org.uk and be the first to receive details of the 2011 Chilli Fiesta. Bring it on companeros!
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 on the following link for more info on West Dean's Gift Aid.
As a thank you for your donation we will provide you with vouchers to spend in the Visitor Centre 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
