Christmas at West Dean. Events & Courses for the whole family

Christmas at West Dean

Create memories and masterpieces this Christmas

Celebrate the magic of the festive season at West Dean. With a wide array of offerings, you can get into the holiday spirit while exploring your creativity.

Visit the annual West Dean Christmas Market, where hand-picked stallholders showcase beautiful arts, crafts, and food, offering the perfect opportunity to find unique, handmade gifts.

For a hands-on experience, our Christmas short courses allow you to craft your own decorations, from making festive glass ornaments to creating beautiful botanical Christmas cards.

Families can also make lasting memories at our festive events, including the enchanting Christmas Grotto, where children can meet Father Christmas and enjoy a variety of holiday crafts.

Savour the season with our delicious culinary events. Enjoy the Festive Dining and House Tour, which includes a welcome drink, a guided tour of the historic West Dean House, and a three-course Christmas meal. You can also treat yourself to a special Christmas Afternoon Tea, a festive spread of sweet and savoury treats served in the magnificent West Dean House, with access to the beautiful gardens.

Explore Christmas Events

Discover the magic of the holidays at West Dean, where our festive events will fill your Christmas season with joy.

  • West Dean Christmas Market: A festive market featuring a collection of hand-picked stallholders showcasing a wide variety of arts, crafts, and food, perfect for finding unique gifts.
  • Christmas Afternoon Tea: A traditional afternoon tea with a festive twist, served in the beautiful West Dean House, offering a selection of sweet and savoury treats.
  • Festive Dining and House Tour: An elegant experience that includes a guided tour of the historic West Dean House, followed by a delicious three-course Christmas meal.
  • Christmas Grotto: A magical family event where children can meet Father Christmas in the enchanting setting of West Dean Gardens.
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Christmas Afternoon Tea at West Dean
West Dean Christmas Market

Experience Taster Sessions

This Christmas, unlock your creativity and discover a new passion with our festive taster sessions at West Dean. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, these hands-on sessions offer a delightful way to explore new skills with a holiday touch.

Taster sessions include:

  • Calligraphy & Festive Lunch: Create beautiful Christmas cards and gifts with a brushpen and metallic inks in this festive calligraphy session, which includes a delicious two-course lunch.
  • Wreath Making & Festive Lunch: Create your own bespoke Christmas wreath with expert guidance from a West Dean florist, then enjoy a festive two-course meal.
  • Calligraphy, Canapes, & Cocktail: Create unique, handwritten cards and tags with this Christmas Calligraphy session, where you'll learn to use brushpens and metallic inks.

 

 

Discover Christmas Short Courses

This Christmas, discover the joy of creating something truly unique and handmade. From crafting dazzling glass decorations and detailed botanical cards to designing your own festive table runner, our short courses offer the perfect opportunity to learn new skills under the guidance of our talented makers. Give a gift from the heart or simply add a personal touch to your own holiday season with a beautiful creation you made yourself.

Spoilt for choice? Let your loved one decide at their leisure with Gift Vouchers.

£10, £25, £50 or £100 vouchers are available. They can be used for full or part payment of any course. Available to pucharse by calling our Bookings Office on 01243 818300 (option 2). Find out more about Gift Vouchers

Discover Christmas Short Courses