Events at West Dean Gardens

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  • Sunset Suppers at West Dean

    Garden Event

    Sunset Suppers

    Gather friends and family for an evening of delectable dishes containing locally sourced and homegrown produce, in the setting of the stunning West Dean Gardens this August and September.

    Date
    Friday & Saturday evenings
    Location
    West Dean Gardens Restaurant
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  • Garden Event

    Garden Tour & Cream Tea

    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.

    Date
    Tuesday 26 August 2025, 1-3.45pm
    Price
    £30pp
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  • Sunset Suppers at West Dean

    Garden Event

    Sunset Suppers

    Gather friends and family for an evening of delectable dishes containing locally sourced and homegrown produce, in the setting of the stunning West Dean Gardens this August and September.

    Date
    Friday & Saturday evenings
    Location
    West Dean Gardens Restaurant
    Read more/book
  • Garden Event

    Garden Tour & Cream Tea

    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.

    Date
    Wednesday 3 September 2025, 1-3.45pm
    Price
    £30pp
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  • West Dean Orchard Tours

    Garden Event

    Orchard Tour

    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.

    Date
    Sunday 14 September 2025, 2.30pm
    Price
    £3 per adult
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  • West Dean Orchard Tours

    Garden Event

    Orchard Tour

    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.

    Date
    Sunday 21 September 2025, 11am
    Price
    £3 per adult
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  • West Dean Orchard Tours

    Garden Event

    Orchard Tour

    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.

    Date
    Sunday 28 September 2025, 2.30pm
    Price
    £3 per adult
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  • Garden Event

    Garden Tour & Cream Tea

    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.

    Date
    Tuesday 7 October 2025, 1-3.45pm
    Price
    £30pp
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  • Garden Event

    Happy Hauntings at West Dean Gardens

    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.

    Date
    Tuesday 28 October - Sunday 2 November 2025
    Location
    West Dean Gardens
    Price
    From £5
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  • Garden Event

    Happy Hauntings at West Dean Gardens

    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.

    Date
    Tuesday 28 October - Sunday 2 November 2025
    Location
    West Dean Gardens
    Price
    From £5
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  • Garden Event

    Christmas Grotto at West Dean

    West Dean Gardens is the perfect destination for an enjoyable family day out during the lead-up to the Festive Season and on Saturday 13 December - Sunday 14 December, Saturday 20 December and Sunday 21 December. Father Christmas will be visiting!

    Date
    Saturday 13 December, Sunday 14 December, Saturday 20 December, Sunday 21 December, 10-4:30pm
    Location
    West Dean Gardens
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  • Garden Tour and Cream Tea at West Dean

    Garden Event

    Garden Tour & Cream Tea

    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.

    Date
    Various dates, 1-3.45pm
    Price
    £32pp
    Read more/book
  • Garden Tour and Cream Tea at West Dean

    Garden Event

    Garden Tour & Cream Tea

    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.

    Date
    Various dates, 1-3.45pm
    Price
    £32pp
    Read more/book
  • Garden Tour and Cream Tea at West Dean

    Garden Event

    Garden Tour & Cream Tea

    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.

    Date
    Various dates, 1-3.45pm
    Price
    £32pp
    Read more/book
  • Garden Tour and Cream Tea at West Dean

    Garden Event

    Garden Tour & Cream Tea

    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.

    Date
    Various dates, 1-3.45pm
    Price
    £32pp
    Read more/book
  • Garden Tour and Cream Tea at West Dean

    Garden Event

    Garden Tour & Cream Tea

    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.

    Date
    Various dates, 1-3.45pm
    Price
    £32pp
    Read more/book
  • Garden Tour and Cream Tea at West Dean

    Garden Event

    Garden Tour & Cream Tea

    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.

    Date
    Various dates, 1-3.45pm
    Price
    £32pp
    Read more/book
  • Garden Tour and Cream Tea at West Dean

    Garden Event

    Garden Tour & Cream Tea

    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.

    Date
    Various dates, 1-3.45pm
    Price
    £32pp
    Read more/book
  • Garden Tour and Cream Tea at West Dean

    Garden Event

    Garden Tour & Cream Tea

    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.

    Date
    Various dates, 1-3.45pm
    Price
    £32pp
    Read more/book

Other recent event

  • Course

    Create your own topiary

    Enjoy a talk by James Crebbin-Bailey about the history of topiary and a practical demonstration on cutting techniques, followed by a hands-on workshop to create your own topiary to take away.

    Date
    28 June 2023
    Location
    West Dean College
    Price
    £169
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