Visit Chichester

Visit Chichester City Centre

Steeped in history and culture, Chichester is One of the most charming and stylish cities on the South Coast. Take a day to explore its cobbled streets, modern art, museums and stunning architecture. Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, the City’s cathedral takes centre stage, with its 277ft spire visible from miles around. It’s also home to the internationally-recognised Pallant House Gallery and Festival Theatre. Dotted with beautiful parks, boutiques and restaurants, it’s a city you’ll need far more than a day to explore.

Beaches

Head to the glorious sands of West Wittering, one of the UK’s most striking beaches and winner of a European Blue Flag Award.

Pagham Harbour is a sheltered inlet that is popular for swimming, while the shingle beaches at East Wittering and Bracklesham are popular with surfers and paddle boarders.

Goodwood

Goodwood is an estate covering 12,000 acres, just five minutes’ drive from the bustling cathedral city of Chichester.

Set in the rolling hills of the Sussex Downs, this spectacular location is home to world-famous car events like The Festival of Speed, Revival and Members Meeting. Goodwood is also home to its famous racecourse with horseracing on for most of the year including the glamorous Quatar Goodwood Festival.

Chichester Festival Theatre

Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the UK’s flagship theatres, renowned for the exceptionally high standard of its productions as well as its work with the community and young people. Visit Chichester for a weekend or mid week theatre break and soak up the atmosphere!

Chichester Harbour

Chichester Harbour is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a world renowned destination for sailing and home to rare wildlife and coastal habitats. You can walk or cycle the many footpaths around the harbour from the villages of Bosham, Fishbourne, or Itchenor, some of which cross the harbour on the Bosham to Itchenor foot ferry (which also carries cycles).

The sheltered waters make the harbour a haven for wildlife as well as making it one of Britain’s most popular boating destinations.