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West Dean Gardens Wedding Venue

West Dean Gardens

Sussex - West, Chichester

£3,000 - £30,000

200 guests

1 review

Plentiful Parking

Beautiful Surroundings and Views

Engagement Photoshoot

Wedding Photography Only VENUE

Unique Setting in South Downs

Weddings up to 200 guests

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: ££ - £££

Typical Price: £3,500

Price Range: £3,000 - £30,000

Lawn Hire Price

Hire Price Range: £3,000 - £3,500

Per Person Price Range: £100 - £200

Capacity

Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes

 

About West Dean Gardens

Our award-winning garden and historic character make West Dean the perfect venue to hold your Garden Wedding reception. Escape to this secluded country estate near Chichester, West Sussex to celebrate your big day with up to 200 guests. West Dean is nestled in the beautiful South Downs, surrounded by rolling hills, ancient Trees and of course your wedding would be set in the splendid gardens.

If your heart is set on an outdoor country location, then look no further than our wedding lawn at West Dean Gardens. Creatively inspired by its rich heritage and setting, West Deans Gardens is brimming with features to enjoy such as our famous Edwardian Pergola adorned with gorgeous Magnolia, Clematis, Rose, and Honeysuckle which makes a stunning feature for your wedding photos. Your guests will have the opportunity to explore the gardens, as well as the Victorian Glasshouse, Walled Kitchen Garden, and award-winning Sunken Garden, they’ll be blown away by the superb views and peaceful setting.
Adjoined to the gardens is West Dean village church which is just a short walk to the Picnic Lawn.

The Details

Venue Setting

Countryside

Woodland

Additional Facilities

Orangery Or Marquee

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Onsite car parking

One wedding per day

Walled Garden

Dog friendly

Type of Ceremony

Receptions Only

Venue Type

Country House

Schools, Colleges & Universities

Land For Hire

Unique & Unusual

Outdoor / Garden

Weekend Hire

Dry Hire Available

Eco Wedding Venue

Historic

Stately home

Catering Options

Outside Caterers Permitted

Contact & Location

West Dean Gardens

West Dean College and Gardens, West Dean, Chichester, PO18 0QZ, West Sussex, United Kingdom

FAQs

Not possible as the gardens are always open.

West Dean is not currently licensed to be able to offer a legal wedding ceremony.

Your marquee company can set up from the Thursday so that you have all day Friday to get decorating!

Currently unavailable.

Music and Alcohol are to finish at 11pm, for an 11.30pm departure.

This is your caterers decision.

No.

Yes, we have a recommended list or if you have one of choice they will have to meet our T&C's.

Yes, there are several options for additional accommodation nearby - we are happy to provide you with a list.

Yes, due to college residents.

No.

Natural only.

This is depending on your marquee company.

No.

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