Guidebook for Birdham
Essentials
Great shop - groceries, fresh meat, bread, wine and spirits, Post Office, newspapers & magazines...
14 locals recommend
Nisa Local The Birdham Stores
Main RoadGreat shop - groceries, fresh meat, bread, wine and spirits, Post Office, newspapers & magazines...
A big shop with prescription dispensary and bakery too. The Chichester branch isn't showing up but is at the Western end of the Chichester A27 roundabouts.
Tesco Metro
79-81 Greywell RdA big shop with prescription dispensary and bakery too. The Chichester branch isn't showing up but is at the Western end of the Chichester A27 roundabouts.
Lidl
Unit 1 Westhampnett RdEasy parking out by the Sainsburys roundabout of the A27.
Sightseeing
Go on the water tours from Itchenor. Walk round the Park by the side of the Harbour. Go green with envy at some of the stunning houses! See the Church of St. Nicholas.
12 locals recommend
Chichester Harbour Conservancy
The StreetGo on the water tours from Itchenor. Walk round the Park by the side of the Harbour. Go green with envy at some of the stunning houses! See the Church of St. Nicholas.
A good day out - educational, fun and explorative. During the holidays they also have special themed events - eg meet a Centurion etc!
133 locals recommend
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Roman WayA good day out - educational, fun and explorative. During the holidays they also have special themed events - eg meet a Centurion etc!
Beautiful but best to park in the car park not on the public hard - it floods every tide! Great for long walks and wonderful view of Chichester harbour. Visit the Church, take grain to feed swans.
71 locals recommend
Bosham Quay
Beautiful but best to park in the car park not on the public hard - it floods every tide! Great for long walks and wonderful view of Chichester harbour. Visit the Church, take grain to feed swans.
Stunning large Cathedral in the centre of the City. Well worth a viosit - and maybe have a tour with one of the knowledgeable guides..
220 locals recommend
Chichester Cathedral
Stunning large Cathedral in the centre of the City. Well worth a viosit - and maybe have a tour with one of the knowledgeable guides..
Excellent activities at all times of the year - Medieval Castle still occupied by the family, gardens etc
451 locals recommend
Arundel Castle
Excellent activities at all times of the year - Medieval Castle still occupied by the family, gardens etc
Lovely town, packed with art shops and some nice restaurants. River, castle, views and wetland habitat. Also antique shops.
213 locals recommend
Arundel
Lovely town, packed with art shops and some nice restaurants. River, castle, views and wetland habitat. Also antique shops.
Birdham Pool Marina
Gorgeous, a working boat yard too and very picturesque.
Great place for an evening sunset photo looking West as it sticks out into the English Channel. Good promenade.
Not far from the Selsey fishermen and their daily catches.
Selsey Bill Promenade
Selsey Bill PromenadeGreat place for an evening sunset photo looking West as it sticks out into the English Channel. Good promenade.
Not far from the Selsey fishermen and their daily catches.
Arts & Culture
One of 2 theatres on the same site - the other is the smaller Minerva Theatre. Just re-developed and upgraded.
238 locals recommend
Chichester Festival Theatre
Oaklands WayOne of 2 theatres on the same site - the other is the smaller Minerva Theatre. Just re-developed and upgraded.
Local Museum detailing all aspects of the history of Chichester and the surrounding areas. FREE!
49 locals recommend
The Novium Museum
1 Tower StLocal Museum detailing all aspects of the history of Chichester and the surrounding areas. FREE!
Now an Imax cinema. Often sound is too loud but comfortable seats. Expensive tickets.
50 locals recommend
Cineworld Chichester
Chichester GateNow an Imax cinema. Often sound is too loud but comfortable seats. Expensive tickets.
A quirky small cinema, often catering for the eclectic and unusual. Cheap tickets.
New Park Community Centre
New Park RoadA quirky small cinema, often catering for the eclectic and unusual. Cheap tickets.
Modern art and sculpture in a modern design attached to a Queen Anne style Pallant house! Lovely restaurant. Often changing exhibitions.
119 locals recommend
Pallant House Gallery
9 N PallantModern art and sculpture in a modern design attached to a Queen Anne style Pallant house! Lovely restaurant. Often changing exhibitions.
It's OUTSIDE - in the woods and has ever changing monumental sculptures!
Ideal for kids. Open all year. Aim for Goodwood, Chichester and Goodwood Park Hotel and follow the signs to the sculpture park from there!
34 locals recommend
Cass Sculpture Foundation
New Barn HillIt's OUTSIDE - in the woods and has ever changing monumental sculptures!
Ideal for kids. Open all year. Aim for Goodwood, Chichester and Goodwood Park Hotel and follow the signs to the sculpture park from there!
Everything Else
Back playing up? Cricked your neck?
See Gayle for this and many more solutions. We also stock a variety of wholefood supplements, environmentally safe cleaning prods etc www.livingelements.co.uk
Living Elements Clinic / Gayle Palmer D.O., Osteopath
Back playing up? Cricked your neck?
See Gayle for this and many more solutions. We also stock a variety of wholefood supplements, environmentally safe cleaning prods etc www.livingelements.co.uk
Caravan city of the south coast - but they do have a good leisure centre and pool - and free car parking vs the pool in Chichester!
Bunn Leisure Holidays
Warner's LaneCaravan city of the south coast - but they do have a good leisure centre and pool - and free car parking vs the pool in Chichester!
Do you need more self catering accommodation for a group or extended family? 2 properties. Large gardens, pet friendly, hot tub, sauna. www.chichesterselfcatering.co.uk
07769 746113
Chichester Self-Catering
1 Keynor LnDo you need more self catering accommodation for a group or extended family? 2 properties. Large gardens, pet friendly, hot tub, sauna. www.chichesterselfcatering.co.uk
07769 746113
Food Scene
The Anchor
Selsey RoadLocals pub and food, incl Snday lunches.
Local, home cooked food and friendly welcome. Good selection of beers and ales. Parking,, They also have a large function room in a converted period barn - so if you are in a large group this is a great option.
6 locals recommend
The Anchor
Selsey RoadLocal, home cooked food and friendly welcome. Good selection of beers and ales. Parking,, They also have a large function room in a converted period barn - so if you are in a large group this is a great option.
Entertainment & Activities
Large pools and rides boith in and out of the water. Cinema and other entertainment.
32 locals recommend
Butlin's Bognor Regis Resort
Upper Bognor RoadLarge pools and rides boith in and out of the water. Cinema and other entertainment.
HMS Victory - still the flagship of the British Navy, HMS WArrior, submarine, other boats. Naval museums, ropemaking, etc Superb for a long day's walking and learning.
345 locals recommend
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
HMS Victory - still the flagship of the British Navy, HMS WArrior, submarine, other boats. Naval museums, ropemaking, etc Superb for a long day's walking and learning.
Now has 2 IMAX screens.
Take a jumper as their air conditioning is set to low!
50 locals recommend
Cineworld Chichester
Chichester GateNow has 2 IMAX screens.
Take a jumper as their air conditioning is set to low!
Shopping
East Wittering
Everything you need in a compact area.
TK Maxx
36-37 North StNewly located to the end of East Street in Chichester. Loved by teenagers!