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Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Concert by the highly acclaimed virtuoso concert artist, composer and tutor Pavel Steidl.

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Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Open Day at West Dean College featuring a recital from Classic FM 'rising star' Alexandra Whittingham.

Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Concert by prize-winning international soloist from Belgium, Jan Depreter.

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Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Concert by the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet. The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet are recognised as being one of the world’s leading guitar quartets. 

Based on his work in the Walled Garden at West Dean as a guide and inspiration, George will cover the principles of growing flowers for cutting and the year-round tasks and techniques to equip you for success at home.

Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the prestigious Oak Hall.

Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the prestigious Oak Hall.

West Dean Gardens is hosting the Plant Fairs Roadshow for the first time on Sunday 7 September 2025. 

Why is the Granny Smith, an Australian apple, in our Sussex collection? And who was the Bloody Ploughman? Join us for a tour of the West Dean Gardens orchard with apple tasting and talk on the origins of apple varieties.

This recital features Roy Stratford on piano, Marina Solarek on violin and Kim Mackrell on cello, and will feature a soirée of music by Ravel, Debussy and Fauré, including Debussy's Piano Trio and some popular French favourites.

Why is the Granny Smith, an Australian apple, in our Sussex collection? And who was the Bloody Ploughman? Join us for a tour of the West Dean Gardens orchard with apple tasting and talk on the origins of apple varieties.

Why is the Granny Smith, an Australian apple, in our Sussex collection? And who was the Bloody Ploughman? Join us for a tour of the West Dean Gardens orchard with apple tasting and talk on the origins of apple varieties.

Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the prestigious Oak Hall.

Curious about our degree and diploma courses in Garden Design?
Join us for a live, online Open Day session and find out more about our courses, student life, funding and how to apply.

Bring the children to West Dean Gardens for some spooky half-term family fun. Calling all Witches and Wizards to West Dean, create spine-tingling spells using your magic to mix together ghoulish ingredients and eerie textures. Using foraged materials, get mixing in your pumpkin cauldrons to make your fizzing potions.

Bring the children to West Dean Gardens for some spooky half-term family fun. Calling all Witches and Wizards to West Dean, create spine-tingling spells using your magic to mix together ghoulish ingredients and eerie textures. Using foraged materials, get mixing in your pumpkin cauldrons to make your fizzing potions.

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars as we celebrate Bonfire Night with a dazzling display of fireworks, roaring bonfires, and delicious food and drink.

Experience the magic of the festive season at the West Dean Christmas Market. Join us at this year's Christmas Market, where a collection of hand-picked stallholders will be showcasing the best in Arts, crafts and food. 

Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the prestigious Oak Hall.

Enjoy an exclusive tour of the famous West Dean Gardens with two senior and knowledgeable members of the Garden Team, followed by a delicious cream tea in the prestigious Oak Hall.