10 Things to Do in Chichester That You Shouldn't Miss

November 1, 2017 Weston Hennigan

Chichester (/ˈtʃɪtʃɪstər/) is a cathedral city in West Sussex, in South-East England. It is the only city in West Sussex and is its county town. It has a long history as a settlement from Roman times and was important in Anglo-Saxon times. It is the seat of the Church of England Diocese of Chichester, with a 12th-century cathedral.
Restaurants in Chichester

1. Hawking About

Blackmill Lane | Arundel, Chichester BN18 0FP, England +44 7808 899599
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Hawking About

Reviewed By msjsjj12 - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

Having booked an owl experience for my husband and daughter on groupon we were then emailed to say that they were relocating. This was not a problem for us and we were prepared to wait until the birds had resettled at their new site. We received constant emails from both Kevin and Emma until we were ready to book the date. On arrival we were greeted by Michelle and the three owls. We were in a party of four and were each given plenty of time handling the owls. Michelle was extremely knowledgable and you could see the bond she had with the owls who responded to her in an affectionate way. The owls were amazing, the venue was great and we all had a fantastic time. I have already recommended this experience to friends and am now thinking of the hawk experience. Thank you Michelle for an amazing time!

2. Tangmere Military Aviation Museum

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Gamecock Terrace, Tangmere, Chichester PO20 2ES, England +44 1243 790090
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4.5 based on 614 reviews

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum

Reviewed By Swampcreature - Coventry, United Kingdom

Easily could have spent days in here. Fascinating collections and exhibits detailing history but also aviation technology. This museum is an adventure in learning enhanced more so by the knowledge of the staff. The contrast from the SE5a cockpit to the WW2 fighter aircraft, the...MoreThank you very much indeed for your most comprehensive and positive review.

3. Tinwood Estate Vineyard

Tinwood Estate Tinwood Lane | Halnaker, Chichester PO18 0NE, England +44 1243 537372
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Tinwood Estate Vineyard

Come and see our beautiful vineyards and brand new modern tasting room overlooking the vines.Come and enjoy a glass of bubbles in the sun after we show you around the vineyard. Open every Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 3 pm. booking required

Reviewed By 947helen - Chichester, United Kingdom

The whole experience was wonderful. The tour was very informative and interesting. This was followed by the tasting. The glasses are very generously filled and explained in detail. The cheese platter with honey is a real eye opener. I would highly recommend this tour. You get to try three glasses of the most amazing bubbly. The prices to buy your own is very reasonable.

4. Chichester Festival Theatre

Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP, England +44 1243 781312
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4.5 based on 714 reviews

Chichester Festival Theatre

Reviewed By richarddZ8969KM - Chichester, United Kingdom

We are regular visitors to the the Chichester Festival Theatre where we can indulge our love of theatre. Good restaurants too for pre-play dining. Yet another most enjoyable play.

West Street, Chichester PO19 1RP, England +44 1243 782595
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Chichester Cathedral

Reviewed By shane s - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The definite star of the small city of Chichester and we had excellent views out to it whilst having lunch.
Unfortunately a percentage of the building was under cover so I managed to get a photo and was very unsure if I could take a photo whilst inside.
We wandered the grounds for a further look before leaving.
A beautiful Cathedral.
Visited 17th March 2018.

6. Kingley Vale

Chichester, England
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4.5 based on 235 reviews

Kingley Vale

Reviewed By AlexH0lmes - Steyning, United Kingdom

A glorious October morning for a stroll through the ancient yew forest. Well marked paths on the trail, leading up the hill to an amazing view over Chichester and the harbour. A few other ramblers about, but not so many that they were in sight. Lots of buzzards gliding about, spotted deer and pheasant in the distance. The yew woods are great, because they are so peculiarly mono-botanical, but there are also deciduous woods where we spotted lots of different fungi. Great walk.

7. Cass Sculpture Foundation

Goodwood, Chichester PO18 0QP, England +44 1243 538449
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Cass Sculpture Foundation

Where else in the world can you see over 70 specially commissioned monumental sculptures in an idyllic landscape, and all for sale?

Reviewed By cmb098 - Chichester, United Kingdom

This was the first time I’ve visited CASS and I’m amazed. The setting is stunning and it makes for a lovely day out. The sculptures are incredible and Lotty who showed me round was extremely knowledgable about the artists and sculptures backgrounds, this definitely made my visit far more interesting. Would definitely recommend CASS to anyone interested in Art or wanting to purchase some outstanding sculptures.

8. Bishop's Palace Gardens

West Street, Chichester PO19 1RP, England +44 1243 534823
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4.5 based on 357 reviews

Bishop's Palace Gardens

Reviewed By Chasingdreamscape - Bedford, United Kingdom

Only a few minutes walk from the Cathedral this large garden is well worth a visit.
Access is easy and with plenty of good quality paths movement throughout the garden is straightforward whatever ones mobility issues . A flight of steps provides access to a stretch of the ancient walls, otherwise there are no slopes.

The overall effect is peaceful and tranquil, even on the bleak day we visited. There are a number of specimen trees and areas of planting interest throughout.
Well worth visiting.

9. Bosham Quay

Shore Road, Bosham, Chichester PO18 8LS, England
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Bosham Quay

Reviewed By britfinder - Manchester

The location itself is pretty enough, but it is marred by the local residents, some of whom are extremely obnoxious and aggressive. I parked my car down there and some minutes later another car stopped adjacent to me and started to blow his horn. The driver demanded that I move; as I was not in his way; I responded that I saw no reason to move. At this point, his wife leapt out of their car, charged over to mine, yanked the drivers' door open and dragged me out of my car. All the time she was screaming at me and her face was contorted with rage. Both the woman and her husband then set about me. I reported them to the police and the woman received a caution. I have their details; both were long standing residents of Bosham Hoe.

10. Weald & Downland Living Museum

Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU, England +44 1243 811363
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Weald & Downland Living Museum

Come and discover rescued rural buildings set in a beautiful landscape, which tell the stories of the people who lived and worked in them over 1,000 years. Explore our 40-acre site and visit our collection – we have more than 50 historic buildings, from a replica Anglo-Saxon hall house to an Edwardian tin church. Enjoy a regular programme of demonstrations, including milling in our 17th century watermill; cooking in our Tudor kitchen; blacksmithing in our Victorian smithy; plus seasonal demonstrations. Take a walk in the woods, bring the dog (we are dog friendly), visit our waterside cafe or enjoy your own picnic. We currently have three new exhibit buildings under construction: a dairy and bakehouse, near the watermill, plus a late 18th century barn and early 19th century stable known as May Day Farm. Need a new hobby or a new skill? Try our day courses in traditional rural trades and crafts or historic building conservation.

Reviewed By Sarah D - Southampton, United Kingdom

My children (4 and 6) loved visiting here yesterday. Lots of great houses to explore and during half term there were lots of free crafty activities to keep them entertained.

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