The vernacular-style Visitor Centre, built of local flint and brick, was opened by the Prince of Wales in 1996. Adjacent to the River Lavant, the Visitor Centre overlooks the beautiful Lavant valley and West Dean Park. It houses a quality licensed restaurant for home-made lunches and afternoon teas. There is a garden shop carrying an imaginative range of gifts and plants for sale.
Visit the exhibitions in the Sussex Barn Gallery - free entry
The building and its catering facilities are available to hire for private functions, meetings and events outside garden opening hours. We can provide a professional and high quality service catering for a maximum of 65 covers. Menus are provided to suit clients' needs. For further information regarding catering please contact Barbara Wilson on 01243 818268 or email barbara.wilson@westdean.org.uk.