West Dean Gardens is the perfect destination for an enjoyable
family day out during the lead-up to the Festive Season and on
Saturday/Sunday 8 - 9 & 15 - 16 December 2018, 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 and receive a small gift.
There's mulled wine and mince pies for the grown ups too and also,
included in the entry price for the children, is a variety of
Christmas craft activities, including making Snowflake
decorations; Christmas wreaths; Christmas cards and Tree
decorations.
Tickets cost £5 per child and £5.75 per adult (standard Gardens
entry).
Book tickets online
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.
Also the new 'At West Dean' book (a great coffee table read with
beautiful images) is perfect for garden lovers.
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 of
Arts and Conservation (Contact Bookings - [email protected]
or tel: 01243 818300).
The Gardens Restaurant is offering a delicious traditional three
course Christmas lunch for £30.00pp. Mondays-Fridays between 3 - 21
December 2018 (11.45am - 2.30pm). View
the menu and book your table online.
Christmas courses at West Dean College of Arts and
Conservation
West Dean College offers more than
800 short courses during the year. Christmas-related ones
include:
Editor's Notes
West Dean Gardens is part of the Edward James Foundation, a
charitable trust, also comprising West Dean College of Arts and
Conservation, West Dean Estate and the West Dean Tapestry Studio.
Charity No. 1126084.
More information is available on www.westdean.org.uk or through
social media:
For further information or high-resolution digital images, please contact: Rachel Aked ([email protected]) tel: 07790 732448