Chichester

Enclosed by its ancient city walls and neatly divided into four quarters by the Market Cross, shopping in Chichester is compact and easily explored on foot. From designer brands and high street retailers to one-of-a-kind artisan boutiques; shopping in Chichester offers a uniquely historic shopping experience.

The spire of the  900 year old Cathedral dominates the horizon for miles. This magnificent Cathedral is Mother Church to the parishes of Sussex with history, heritage, art and music – and the beautiful Bishop’s Palace Gardens to explore.

Chichester's Market Cross was given to the city by Bishop Storey in 1501. Over the years, the Cross has perhaps become the most recognisable landmark in the city.

Opened in 1962 the theatre is often used as a pilot venue for shows that then run in the West End. Many of our best known performers have appeared on stage at the Festival, or the adjacent Minerva theatres

 More than 80% of the original structure has withstood the test of time and virtually the whole of the circuit is publicly accessible.  The city walls trail helps you explore the mile and a half route around the heart of the city.

There are many art gallaries around the city centre, but the Pallant is one of the finest. For art lovers this gallery has excellent exhibitions, and a lovely environment and building in which to take refuge and view art.

The Chichester Ship Canal links the historic City to the sea, the 2 miles as far as Donnington are still 

navigable. Kingfisher a 22-seater canal boat operates up to 4 scheduled 75 minute trips daily from spring to autumn.  

Situated 2 miles South of the city centre, explore the remains of the largest Roman domestic building in northern Europe and admire the famous collection of in situ Roman mosaics and Britain’s earliest formal garden.