Garden Event

Christmas Grotto at West Dean

West Dean Gardens

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!

Each day, between 10am - 4.30pm (last time slot 4.00pm) children can visit Santa's grotto in the historic Apple Store to share their Christmas wishes with Father Christmas.

Each child will receive a special gift from Father Christmas, create their own magical reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve, and enjoy a variety of festive crafts to take home. It's a heartwarming experience full of sparkle, smiles, and seasonal joy!

Tickets will be available soon.

Christmas Present Ideas  
While at West Dean, it's worth visiting the shop, which is brimming with unique Christmas present ideas you won't find on the high street, as well as decorations, cards and gift-wrapping paper.

Or give an experience and buy a voucher for a Gardens visit with afternoon tea or nurture the creativity of family and friends with a gift voucher for a creative short course at West Dean College (contact Bookings - [email protected] or tel: 01243 818300).

Notes
Food and drink are available to purchase, including Christmas-themed snacks. 

Please book online in advance. The time slot is half an hour per child. 

Location
West Dean Gardens, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0RX

Support West Dean Gardens

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.

If you share our passion for the gardens and gardening excellence,
please find out how you can help support their upkeep.