Tom’s guidebook
Chichester Attractions
Things to do in and around Chichester during your stay.
Pallant House Gallery houses one of the best collections of 20th century British art in the world. They have a wonderful courtyard restaurant and gallery which is ideal for lunch on a hot summer day.
119 locals recommend
Pallant House Gallery
9 N PallantPallant House Gallery houses one of the best collections of 20th century British art in the world. They have a wonderful courtyard restaurant and gallery which is ideal for lunch on a hot summer day.
Highlights include a 300 foot long Edwardian pergola, newly restored Sunken Garden, Walled kitchen garden, Victorian glasshouses and a beautiful parkland walk with views over the South Downs.
7 locals recommend
West Dean College of Arts and Conservation
Highlights include a 300 foot long Edwardian pergola, newly restored Sunken Garden, Walled kitchen garden, Victorian glasshouses and a beautiful parkland walk with views over the South Downs.
One of the best beaches on the south coast of England! If the sun is shining you’re sure to spend many days here! You do have to pay to park but there is a cafe, toilets and a windsurf club. The beach is also patrolled by lifeguards during high season.
88 locals recommend
West Wittering
One of the best beaches on the south coast of England! If the sun is shining you’re sure to spend many days here! You do have to pay to park but there is a cafe, toilets and a windsurf club. The beach is also patrolled by lifeguards during high season.
Arundel Castle is a restored and remodelled medieval castle in the beautiful town of Arundel. If it’s a nice day, head to the Black Rabbit for lunch by the river. Alternatively we recommend ‘The Loft’ for great brunch/lunch options. For the best coffee in West Sussex, head to Tarrant Street Espresso.
451 locals recommend
Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle is a restored and remodelled medieval castle in the beautiful town of Arundel. If it’s a nice day, head to the Black Rabbit for lunch by the river. Alternatively we recommend ‘The Loft’ for great brunch/lunch options. For the best coffee in West Sussex, head to Tarrant Street Espresso.
For 900 years Chichester Cathedral has welcomed visitors through its doors - worshippers, seekers, tourists, people of all faiths and none. The Cathedral is truly stunning. Tie a visit in with a spot of shopping and lunch in Chichester.
220 locals recommend
Chichester Cathedral
For 900 years Chichester Cathedral has welcomed visitors through its doors - worshippers, seekers, tourists, people of all faiths and none. The Cathedral is truly stunning. Tie a visit in with a spot of shopping and lunch in Chichester.
Anyone into horse racing will have Glorious Goodwood in their diary, also known as the Qatar Goodwood Festival. The five day extravaganza is held at the end of July/beginning of August, and is the highlight of the British flat racing season, as well as being a big event in the social calendar. The relaxed and stylish atmosphere is what attracted around 100,000 visitors last year, as well as the finest equine talents on display. If you fancy a day at the races there are many other dates in the diary and the full list of fixtures can be found on their website.
334 locals recommend
Goodwood Racecourse
Selhurstpark RoadAnyone into horse racing will have Glorious Goodwood in their diary, also known as the Qatar Goodwood Festival. The five day extravaganza is held at the end of July/beginning of August, and is the highlight of the British flat racing season, as well as being a big event in the social calendar. The relaxed and stylish atmosphere is what attracted around 100,000 visitors last year, as well as the finest equine talents on display. If you fancy a day at the races there are many other dates in the diary and the full list of fixtures can be found on their website.
Pagham Harbour is a glorious and peaceful nature reserve, one of the few undeveloped stretches of the Sussex coast. This sheltered inlet is an internationally important wetland site for wildlife great for a long leisurely walk to enjoy nature at its best.
65 locals recommend
RSPB Pagham Harbour LNR
Selsey RoadPagham Harbour is a glorious and peaceful nature reserve, one of the few undeveloped stretches of the Sussex coast. This sheltered inlet is an internationally important wetland site for wildlife great for a long leisurely walk to enjoy nature at its best.
Beautiful and tranquil park gardens in the grounds of Chichester Cathedral.
22 locals recommend
Bishop's Palace Gardens
4 Canon LnBeautiful and tranquil park gardens in the grounds of Chichester Cathedral.
One of the UK's flagship regional theatres with an international reputation for producing work of the highest quality.
238 locals recommend
Chichester Festival Theatre
Oaklands WayOne of the UK's flagship regional theatres with an international reputation for producing work of the highest quality.