CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX

Chichester is a small city in the south of England, in the county of West Sussex.

Chichester cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, and contains a shrine to Saint Richard of Chichester. Its spire, built of the weak local stone, collapsed suddenly and was rebuilt during the 19th century. Within the nave of the cathedral can be seen the remains of a Roman mosaic pavement. The Cathedral is unusual in the UK in having a separate bell tower a few metres away from the main building, rather than integrated into it.

The city is famous for the annual Chichester Festivities, a three-week arts and music festival held in July. The city is also home to the world-renowned Chichester Festival Theatre whose annual summer season attracts the highest calibre of actors, writers and directors and is widely considered one of the most important annual events in British theatre.

Close to Chichester is the important Roman site of Fishbourne, and Chichester Harbour to which the city was connected by the Chichester Canal, currently under restoration.

The patron saint of Chichester is Saint Giles.

CHICHESTER HOTELS

Chichester Park Hotel

Madgewick Lane, Westhampnett, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7QL.
This friendly and well located 3-star hotel offers good food, professional service and a warm welcome. There is a leisure club, Seasons Restaurant and Club Bar. Just over an hour by car from London, the hotel is located on the outskirts of Chichester, nea

Premier Inn Chichester

Terminus Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8EL.
Premier Inn Chichester is located in Chichester Gate Leisure Park, a 5-minute walk from the train station and a short walk from the city centre. Chichester Gate features a cinema, bowling alley and restaurants, and is within easy reach of the A27. Some ro

Suffolk House Hotel

3 East Row, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1PD.
In the Georgian heart of Chichester, within the old walls of the city and directly opposite the Roman quarter, this charming hotel is just 2 minutes' walk from the very centre of this historic city. Suffolk House Hotel has an excellent central location, c

The Goodwood Hotel

Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0QB.
Within the 12,000 acre Goodwood Estate, just beneath the South Downs, stands this elegant hotel, sympathetically created on the site of an 18th century coaching house. The Estate has been the ancestral home to the Duke of Richmond for 300 years. This reso

The Ship Hotel

North Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NH.
Centrally located, a few minutes' walk from Chichester Festival Theatre and the cathedral, this beautiful 18th-century building has a brasserie and free guest parking. Within Chichester's old city walls, this Grade II listed building still has many Georgi

Woolpack Inn

Fishbourne Road West, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3JJ.
Ideally located, The Woolpack Inn provides the perfect base from which to explore the South Downs and Chichester Harbour, just a 10-minute walk from the local train station. All comfortable rooms have en suite facilities and are well equipped with a TV, D

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CHICHESTER ATTRACTIONS

Chichester Theatre - Enjoy the many different musicals and theatrical performances in the theatre only 1 mile away.
Chichester Cathedral - Only 1 mile away is the pride and joy of Chichester and will serve as a great afternoon with the family.
Singletown (5 km) - Singletown's famous for its Weald and Downland Open Air Museum. It serves as a great afternoon out with the family and it's only 5 miles away!
Portsmouth (18 km) - Only 18 miles away is the town of Portsmouth. With its many historical ships and the New Gunwharf Quays Complex, you're sure to keep the kids amused all day!

TRANSPORT LINKS

Chichester Railway Station