Reviews of West Dean Gardens

The views of the Parkland are sublime and an intriguing juxtapostion to the gardens. The southwestern areas are more interesting [for my money].
Peto's pergola, although very splendid seemed a bit dislocated and without reference to anything apart from the sunken garden, currently being renovated.

Some of the plantings in front of the house are charming-Cleomes, Verbena bonariensis, Salvia involucrata, Salvia micro.cvs and copper leaved purple flowering Dahlias make an exciting assemblage.
There is an unusual propensity of Taxus and Buxus, in big groups, beautifully manicured into dome shapes, reminding me of Jardins de Marqueyssac.

The maintenance is of a high calibre, especially for such a large place.

(4.0/5)

When I visited West Dean it rained, this didn't spoil my enjoyment of my stroll. The summer houses offered nice views and shelter from the rain so I could sit and read.

the winding river offered a nice counterpoint to the planting.

Well restored kitchen gardens

(4.0/5)