| Coordinates: | 50.907, -0.777 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SU 86 12 |
| Population: | 481 |
| Dialling code: | 01243 (Chichester) |
West Dean is a small village and civil parish just north of Chichester in West Sussex, England, set on the rolling chalk downland of the South Downs National Park. The landscape is typical of the area: wooded valleys, farmland and country lanes, with a compact village core centred around the parish church, village hall and a traditional pub, serving a largely rural community within easy reach of the coast and the cathedral city.
What makes West Dean particularly notable is the historic estate and arts hub at West Dean House, now home to West Dean College, established from the collections of early 20th-century patron Edward James; the gardens and conservation courses draw visitors and students from across the UK and beyond. The local economy remains a mix of agriculture, heritage tourism and the arts, and social life combines parish activities with events linked to the house and gardens, giving the village a quiet but culturally lively character.
Postcode districts covering West Dean
Most populated places nearby
- Portsmouth 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Worthing 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Guildford 25 miles40.2 km
- Gosport 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Waterlooville 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Bognor Regis 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Aldershot 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Littlehampton 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Fareham 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Eastleigh 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Horsham 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Havant 9.7 miles15.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Singleton Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Goodwood Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Lavant Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Mid Lavant Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- East Dean Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Cocking Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Marden Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Chichester North Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Elsted and Treyford Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Westhampnett Built-up area 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Bepton Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Boxgrove Built-up area 4.3 miles7 km
Example postcodes in West Dean
PO18 0RA, PO18 0TB, PO18 0RX, PO18 0QX, PO18 0RJ, PO18 0QY, PO18 0RB, PO18 0RD, PO18 0QZ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 25.4 miles40.9 km
- London Gatwick Airport 31.2 miles50.2 km
- Fishbourne Railway Station 5 miles8 km
- Chichester Railway Station 5.2 miles8.3 km
Hotels near West Dean Ad
- The White Horse 5 2.3 miles3.8 km
- West Dean College 0.1 miles0.1 km
- The Goodwood Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Halfway Bridge 5 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Purchases Restaurant & Accommodation 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- East Walls Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Swan Inn 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Harbour Hotel Chichester 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Crouchers Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
Schools in West Dean
- West Dean C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 2 miles3.2 km
- Goodwood House Estate 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Jungle Wood Forest 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Cairn Wood Forest 8 miles12.8 km
- Borden Wood Forest 8.1 miles13 km
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Pagham Beach Beach 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Flight Pond Wood Forest 11 miles17.6 km
- Forest of Bere Forest 11.2 miles18 km
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 11.6 miles18.6 km