May Half Term - Pollinator Quest at West Dean Gardens

Dates: 23rd - 31st May 2026
Time: 9am-5pm (last entry 4pm) 
Price: Adults £13.75 | Child £5 (includes all activities) | Garden Members Free*

Join us for the Pollinator Quest for all the family at West Dean Gardens 🌼🐝
Get ready to explore the Gardens in a whole new way as you follow our special Pollinator Trail!

Pick up your trail booklet and map, then set out to discover the amazing world of pollinators, the tiny heroes who make flowers bloom and gardens thrive. As you journey through the Gardens, you’ll visit a series of stops, each with a playful activity waiting for you. Let your curiosity buzz, track your journey in your booklet, and see if you can visit every stop to become a Pollinator Pro!

Perfect for families and nature lovers of all ages, this quest is your chance to connect with the Gardens, discover new wonders, and enjoy every step of the adventure. So grab your map, follow the trail, and let the Pollinator Quest begin. Don't forget to return your completed booklet to the Gardens Gatehouse when you have finished to collect your bee-themed prize!

Arboretum Walk
Explore the beautiful 49-acre St. Roche's Arboretum in its stunning spring colours. The Arboretum offers a brisk two-and-a-half-mile circuit walk that encompasses a fine collection of specimen trees and shrubs, as well as breath-taking views of the surrounding Sussex Downs.

Food & Drink
Pop into the Gardens Gatehouse for greetings cards, unusual gifts, garden accessories and plants. After some shopping enjoy delicious home cooked food, in our restaurant prepared using produce from West Dean Gardens wherever possible.

Cancellations
Cancellations are permitted up to 14 days before the start of a tour, cancellations within 14 days of the tour are non refundable. You have the right to cancel within the statutory 14 day cooling off period If you have any questions or queries please contact us at meetings@westdean.ac.uk.

We reserve the right to cancel a tour in unusual circumstances. We try to avoid this where possible, but sometimes it is unavoidable. In this situation, a full refund will be given. We’re sorry that we cannot be financially responsible for extreme weather conditions, travel disruption or any other situations that are outside our control.

*Garden members receive free entry to the Gardens; children's trail ticket admission still applies. Tickets are valid for one visit on any day between 23- 31 May 2026. Free parking. Free admission to Gardens Gatehouse and Gardens Restaurant. Dogs on leads welcome. Entry through the Gardens Gatehouse.

Cancellation permitted 48 hours in advance. For any queries, please email meetings@westdean.ac.uk