West Dean Gardens, Chichester

Name: West Dean Gardens
Address: West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RX, Chichester, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1243 818210

#6 among attractions in Chichester

Vernacular architecture, Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

West Dean House is a large flint-faced manor house situated in West Dean, West Sussex, near the historic City of Chichester. This country estate has approximately 6,350 acres of land and dates back to 1086, with various royal connections throughout the years. In 1971 the Estate became the home of West Dean College, a centre of study of conservation, arts, crafts, writing, gardening, and music. ()

Elevation: 187 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°54'29"N, 0°46'22"W

Address

West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RXChichester United Kingdom

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+44 1243 818210

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West Dean Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Weald & Downland Living Museum, Weald and Downland Gridshell, The Trundle, West Dean College.

0.5 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester
15 min walk • The Weald and Downland Living Museum is an open-air museum in Singleton, West Sussex. The museum is a registered charity. The museum covers 40 acres, with over 50 historic buildings dating from 950AD to the 19th century, along with gardens, farm animals, walks and a mill pond.
0.7 miE
Museum
Weald and Downland Gridshell, Sussex Downs AONB
19 min walk • The Weald and Downland Gridshell is a building designed by Buro Happold and Edward Cullinan Architects for the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum: it was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize in 2002.
1.4 miSE
Archaeological site, Nature and wildlife, Park
The Trundle, Sussex Downs AONB
35 min walk • The Trundle is an Iron Age hillfort on St Roche's Hill about 4 miles north of Chichester, West Sussex, England, built on the site of a causewayed enclosure, a form of early Neolithic earthwork found in northwestern Europe.
~820 ftSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
West Dean College, Sussex Downs AONB
4 min walk • West Dean College of Arts and Conservation is situated in the 6,350-acre West Dean Estate, of West Dean near Chichester. The Estate was formerly the home of the poet and patron of the arts Edward James.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is West Dean Gardens open?

West Dean Gardens is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to West Dean Gardens?

Nearby attractions include West Dean College, Sussex Downs AONB (4 min walk), Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester (15 min walk), Weald and Downland Gridshell, Sussex Downs AONB (19 min walk).

How to get to West Dean Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Dean Gardens:

Bus

General Stores / West Dean Gardens • Lines: 60 (4 min walk)
Selsey Arms • Lines: 60 (12 min walk)

West Dean Gardens, Chichester

Facts and practical information

West Dean Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester

Weald and Downland Gridshell, Sussex Downs AONB

The Trundle, Sussex Downs AONB

West Dean College, Sussex Downs AONB

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is West Dean Gardens open?

Which popular attractions are close to West Dean Gardens?

How to get to West Dean Gardens by public transport?