
Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, West Dean Gardens in West Sussex is one of the greatest restored gardens open to the public today.
Visitors can explore a wide range of historic features on a gentle walk around the grounds. From surreal trees to the restored walled garden, West Dean Gardens proudly presents its rich creative and social heritage.
To visit the Gardens pre-booking tickets online is essential. Tickets are available for up to two weeks in advance. Please read our FAQs for more information.
Please note: Following the latest Government announcement from 5 January 2021 the Gardens will remain open but the number of tickets that can be pre-booked is limited per transaction. The Gardens Restaurant is open to pre-booked ticket holders for a takeaway service only. The Gift Shop is closed. Please adhere to the current lockdown and social distancing rules during your visit.
Thinking of growing your own and wondering where to start? If the answer is 'yes', West Dean's Head Gardener, Tom Brown, is here to inspire and help you with his series of short videos to 'grow your own'. We now have four videos in the series:
See the latest grow your own videosLet the Gardens be your inspiration on a short course at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. Learn practical gardening skills or garden design from the experts. Get behind the camera lens and discover how to get the best images of the garden on a photography course, or join an art course and interpret the landscape on canvas.
Find out more about gardening courses and lectures or the wide range of creative courses available.
For shorter garden talks please visit our gardens events page.
Read more from Head Gardener, Tom, following the announcement that we will be re-opening the Gardens to the public from 26 June; and operating Friends-only days 22-25 June.
@westdeangardens: RT @The_Duck_Father: The Wonderful Spring Bulb Display at West Dean Gardens. It lifts your mood, fills your senses with a feat of colour an…
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@westdeangardens: Shining bright in the Gardens this week: Cyclamen coum AGM.🌸 Currently flowering in the sunken garden, this plant… https://t.co/iZGlxL4FRs
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@westdeangardens: RT @HeadGardenerTom: Getting the veggie season up and running with a baby leaf salad display, not a plastic bag or any chlorine in sight. 🌱…
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@westdeangardens: RT @TargetAdm: Enjoyed some spring sunshine today @westdeangardens everywhere is just so photogenic! Enjoy https://t.co/SEzqMtNdpV
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@westdeangardens: New willow dens @westdeangardens.🌿 Made by the team using willow stems sourced from the Gardens, we hope they will… https://t.co/KhuFIeLSGc
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@westdeangardens: RT @literarybino: #GoodMorning Hope you enjoy your day as much as this #bee is here. Our first bee of 2021 courtesy of the #hyacinths in th…
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@westdeangardens: RT @TheGoodDogGuide: Looking for a #dogfriendly day out in #Chichester West #Sussex? Then check out West Dean Gardens. @westdeangardens htt…
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@westdeangardens: RT @HeadGardenerTom: A big day for us as we opened our first glasshouse display to the public since the end of March last year. Social dis…
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@westdeangardens: RT @charlesdowding: I should love to give this at the College, but so be it, see you online at least! 20th February afternoon https://t.co/…
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@westdeangardens: Are you seeking better results from growing fruit and vegetables, with less effort? Join us for a live online cour… https://t.co/nmMw80qcnU
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West Dean Gardens is part of a registered charity and its upkeep and care are only possible with the support of generous donors, friends and legacy gifts.
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