Title: West Dean Travel Guide: Best of West Dean, Chichester Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West Dean](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Dean-Hotels.d553248635209034845.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in West Dean](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Dean-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635209034845.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[West Dean Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-Dean.d553248635209034845.Car-Hire-Guide)[West Dean Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Dean.d553248635209034845.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West Dean Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Weald and Downland - Low Sun and Half Timbered](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/33892e8d-863b-47f0-a758-2ccf07c3c01f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Weald and Downland - Low Sun and Half Timbered](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/33892e8d-863b-47f0-a758-2ccf07c3c01f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chalk ball by footpath junction on the Chalk Stones Trail This is the sixth chalk ball I found on the Chalk Stones Trail. The way forward on the trail leaves the lane and goes ahead up the footpath. For Trail information see http://www.vic.org.uk/pro/pdfs/chalks%20stones.pdf .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/3d785339-fea8-44fd-ae4e-934da414d884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/3d785339-fea8-44fd-ae4e-934da414d884.jpg) by [Shazz](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/28338) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Long straight lane on the Chalk Stones Trail Information on the Trail can be found at http://www.vic.org.uk/pro/pdfs/chalks%20stones.pdf .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/c64d7587-2308-49c3-acd8-4d1db0fa762c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/c64d7587-2308-49c3-acd8-4d1db0fa762c.jpg) by [Shazz](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/28338) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Gateway to West Dean College](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/2db8368c-0077-4de5-9b1e-cb04505c0d5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/2db8368c-0077-4de5-9b1e-cb04505c0d5f.jpg) by [Shazz](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/28338) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit West Dean Things to do - Top hotels in West Dean - Top Holiday Rentals in West Dean ![The White Horse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22410000/22410000/22409908/ed17a08f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The White Horse 1 High street Chichester England £83 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Chichester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (288 reviews) The staff were polite and friendly, the room was cute and very clean. The breakfast was lovely, we also ate in the restaurant which was nice ! Great atmosphere and relaxing Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=22409908&PinnedHotelID=22409908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635209034845) ![The Langstone Quays](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8541/952fcd26_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Langstone Quays Northney Road Hayling Island England £92 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hayling Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews) All 100% Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=8541&PinnedHotelID=8541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635209034845) ![Royal Maritime Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15086700/15086665/8c64c9ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Maritime Hotel Queens Street Portsmouth England £63 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Nice room and easy to get to town Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=15086665&PinnedHotelID=15086665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635209034845) [See all 2,751 properties in West Dean](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635209034845) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Mill Rythe Coastal Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83580000/83578200/83578173/w1277h852x0y1-ada0bc5a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mill Rythe Coastal Village Havant Road Hayling Island England Stay at this campsite in Hayling Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an indoor pool. Popular attractions Portsmouth International Port and Gunwharf Quays ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews) Lodge was spotless when arrived. Went to Guest services to report problem with boiler not working. Before I had driven back maintenance staff had attended and rectified problem. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hayling-Island-Hotels-Mill-Rythe-Coastal-Village.h83578173.Hotel-Information) ![Gunwharf Quays Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18630000/18628300/18628248/59de8be5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gunwharf Quays Apartments Gunwharf Quays Residential Portsmouth England Stay at this apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic ... 8/10 Very Good! (66 reviews) Nice place, price convenient, well located, some ítems degraded Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Hotels-Gunwharf-Quays-Apartments.h18628248.Hotel-Information) ![Beach Front Holiday Home on private road with views out to sea. 100+ 5* Reviews](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33591600/33591570/0789052f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach Front Holiday Home on private road with views out to sea. 100+ 5\* Reviews Elmer beach Estate West Sussex Stay at this beach holiday home in Bognor Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Climping Beach and Formula-K are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews) The hosts were very communicative and offered us an early check in and late check out which was fabulous . The house is in an wonderful position just a stones throw from the beach Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bognor-Regis-Hotels-Beach-Front-Holiday-Home-On-Private-Road-With-Views-Out-To-Sea-100-5-Reviews.h33591570.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in West Dean](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635209034845&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check West Dean hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635209034845&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635209034845&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635209034845&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635209034845&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635209034845&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635209034845&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![The best place for a Motor head. Have to go if you ever get the chance. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6260180/0c38cf1c-f163-435f-ae60-368dd34c3a11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Goodwood Motor Circuit Catch an event at Goodwood Motor Circuit during your trip to Westhampnett. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Goodwood-Motor-Circuit-Chichester.d6260180.Attraction) ![A view of Goodwood Racecourse from The Trundle, West Sussex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6250912/7bb09123-5542-4094-abe8-2cb5002dd7fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Goodwood Racecourse You can take time to visit Goodwood Racecourse during your travels to Singleton. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Goodwood-Racecourse-Chichester.d6250912.Attraction) ![Festival of Speed 2014. Mercedes-Benz feature sculpture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079545/3f863ba0-2593-4027-b8ba-aa6c9c2e702e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Goodwood House Goodwood House is just one of the places to see in Westhampnett, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Goodwood-House-Chichester.d6079545.Attraction) ![Nice sandy beach, ample parking, great walks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855452286/8a1cf622-3a06-4f6c-a25f-1875d045240f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Wittering Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at West Wittering Beach during your travels in West Wittering? [](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Wittering-Beach-Chichester.d553248634855452286.Attraction) ![Great Building ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/52986102-b0d5-428a-b10f-3032bfddcf46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chichester Cathedral Find out about the history of Chichester with a stop at Chichester Cathedral. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chichester-Cathedral-Chichester.d6079533.Attraction) ![Festival of Speed 2014. Mercedes-Benz feature sculpture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079545/3f863ba0-2593-4027-b8ba-aa6c9c2e702e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Goodwood Learn about the local history of Chichester when you take a trip to Goodwood. While in this trendy area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Goodwood.d553248635975869376.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Things to do ![Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45073076/bc98191e-6725-489d-ab4f-82f8010f32e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bar-club-queue-jump-entry-party-pass-to-multiple-venues-in-portsmouth.a45073076.activity-details) [See all activities in West Dean](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-West-Dean.d553248635209034845.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near West Dean ![Summer sunset over Bosham Harbour and village with the church spire of Holy Trinity Church, West Sussex, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/59eb0f76-f4cc-4b74-8600-6975fca09a1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chichester ![Midhurst Castle | Cowdray Castle | Cowdray Heritage Trust |](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10508/b64e65b2-837b-4889-bd23-1ae5803edb15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Midhurst ![River Lavant, Charlton. Looking at the dried up bed of the river as it heads towards Singleton which can be seen in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/71b1c0d8-f5f1-4ddc-ac91-4d53a51880ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Simon Carey](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1833) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Charlton ![Snow Plough Left behind after the recent snows perhaps? It's stamped on the other side as belonging to West Sussex County Council and now it's been left on the eastern side of the open ground in Chilgrove village. Behind the plough is the crossroads of lanes leading away from the village.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/994ed55a-c23d-43de-bc99-d718c36c8a37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Simon Carey](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1833) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Chilgrove - Cities near West Dean - Places of interest [Chichester](https://expedia.co.uk/Chichester.dx4600)[Midhurst](https://expedia.co.uk/Midhurst.dx10508)[Charlton](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlton.dx6257680)[Chilgrove](https://expedia.co.uk/Chilgrove.dx6257683)[Funtington](https://expedia.co.uk/Funtington.dx3000011423)[Cocking](https://expedia.co.uk/Cocking.dx3000398033) - [West Dean Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Dean-Gardens-Chichester.d6082749.Attraction) - [Goodwood Motor Circuit ](https://expedia.co.uk/Goodwood-Motor-Circuit-Chichester.d6260180.Attraction) - [Portsmouth International Port ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-International-Port-Portsmouth.d6179435.Attraction) - [Gunwharf Quays ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gunwharf-Quays-Portsmouth.d6133261.Attraction) - [Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Historic-Dockyard-Portsmouth.d6170578.Attraction) - [South Downs National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Downs-National-Park-England.d6281494.Attraction) - [HMS Victory ](https://expedia.co.uk/HMS-Victory-Portsmouth.d6092027.Attraction) - [Goodwood Racecourse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Goodwood-Racecourse-Chichester.d6250912.Attraction) - [Portsmouth Guildhall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Guildhall-Portsmouth-City-Centre.d553248634855573858.Attraction) - [University of Portsmouth ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Portsmouth-Portsmouth-City-Centre.d6092049.Attraction) - [Ryde Pier Head Terminal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ryde-Pier-Head-Terminal-Ryde.d6224794.Attraction) - [Goodwood House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Goodwood-House-Chichester.d6079545.Attraction) - [Jane Austen's House Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jane-Austens-House-Museum-Alton.d6092099.Attraction) - [West Wittering Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Wittering-Beach-Chichester.d553248634855452286.Attraction) - [Arundel Castle and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Arundel-Castle-And-Gardens-Arundel.d6079519.Attraction) - [Mary Rose Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mary-Rose-Museum-Portsmouth.d553248621533024457.Attraction) - [Chichester Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chichester-Harbour-England.d6260018.Attraction) - [Farnham Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Farnham-Castle-Farnham.d6091915.Attraction) - [Fratton Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fratton-Park-Southsea.d6092047.Attraction) - [Chichester Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chichester-Cathedral-Chichester.d6079533.Attraction) - [Littlehampton Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Littlehampton-Beach-Littlehampton.d6281666.Attraction) - [Spinnaker Tower ](https://expedia.co.uk/Spinnaker-Tower-England.d6092023.Attraction) - [Kings Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kings-Theatre-Southsea.d6167599.Attraction) - [Chichester Festival Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chichester-Festival-Theatre-Chichester.d6269254.Attraction) - [Southsea Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Southsea-Castle-Southsea.d6092041.Attraction) - [Worthing Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Worthing-Pier-Worthing.d6261390.Attraction) - [Old Thorns Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Thorns-Golf-Course-Liphook.d6258235.Attraction) - [Clarence Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clarence-Pier-Southsea.d6092051.Attraction) - [The D-Day Story ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-D-Day-Story-Southsea.d6092039.Attraction) - [Frensham Little Pond ](https://expedia.co.uk/Frensham-Little-Pond-Farnham.d6281824.Attraction) - [Weald and Downland Open Air Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weald-And-Downland-Open-Air-Museum-Chichester.d6082747.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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