West Dean Gardens announce 2021 and 2022 availability

West Dean Gardens
Credit: credit The Sunken Garden, West Dean Gardens

If you’ve been forced to reschedule your wedding and find yourselves on the venue hunt once more, West Dean Gardens has updated its website with availability for June and September 2021, and dates throughout the summer for 2022. 

Thought to be one of the greatest restored gardens in England, this reception venue offers an abundance of idyllic photo opportunities. Set within the South Downs National Park, the Gardens are steeped in history, dating back to 1622, and best of all, you and your guests have full access including the Walled Kitchen Garden and recently restored Victorian glasshouses. Receptions for up to 200 can be held in a marquee or tipi on the picnic lawn or front lawn.

What’s more the venue is delighted to announce that it’s recently been award no less than two prestigious accolades for wedding excellence: LUXlife 2020 Global Wedding Awards Best Wedding Reception Venue 2020 (West Sussex), and Wedding Photography Venue of the Year 2020 (South East England). 

Discover more at www.westdean.org.uk/gardens/about/wedding-receptions

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