Chichester & surrounding area

Chichester and its surrounding areas have something for everyone – from top-class motorsports and horse-racing to cathedral tours and art trails. Historians will enjoy stepping back in time, as they explore Chichester’s Roman walls or discover the nearby Fishbourne Roman Palace. More of a nature-lover? Go bird watching on the sandy West Wittering beach or visit a nearby alpaca walking farm.

Just 15 or so minutes from Chichester is The National Trust’s Petworth House – a magnificent stately home with a remarkable art collection, including works by Turner. From here, you can also pop to the quaint, traditional market town of Petworth, which is known for its art and antique shops. The perfect place for a pitstop and to pick up a memento.

Plan your visit to Chichester

On the doorstep

Plan your trip

The Great Sussex Way®  is the DMO for the Chichester District in West Sussex. Visit us for the historic walled city of Chichester with its iconic cathedral, the pretty market towns of Petworth and Midhurst brimming with interesting independents, glorious seaside towns like Selsey, Bosham and The Witterings enjoying more sunlight hours than anywhere in the UK. Explore cycle routes and footpaths with outstanding views of the stunning South Downs National Park, or the beautifully unspoilt West Sussex coast.

Plan your visit here for fascinating historic sites and museums, peaceful nature reserves, boat trips, grand country houses, glorious gardens, outstanding theatre and inspirational art galleries, award-winning vineyards producing delicious Sussex wine and much more in our jewel in the Sussex crown.

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