Sarah’s Guidebook to the local area
City/town information
Chichester is the County town of West Sussex. The centre piece of the town is, undoubtedly the magnificent Cathedral. Inside the Cathedral you will find so many ancient treasures as well as a glorious stained glass window by Marc Chagall.
Also the ancient Cross sited at the centre of the compass layout of the pedestrianised town centre is a local landmark.
There are a myriad of cafés and restaurants in the town.
The renowned Pallant Gallery is found in the architecturally interesting Pallants just a short walk from the centre.
There is the Chichester Festival Theatre which rivals any West End offering!
Just a few minutes out of town you will find Goodwood Estate, home to the Duke of Richmond. There is not only the elegant Goodwood House but the Racecourse, Aerodrome and motor race track, Goodwood farmshop, Goodwood golf course and the Goodwood Park Hotel. Annual events such as The Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and Glorious Goodwood make the area a must visit.
Chichester Harbour encompasses so many gems, such as Bosham, Itchenor, West Wittering with it's incredible beach and Pagham for the bird life. It is a must visit for sailors and lovers of the sea.
Inland, the South Downs National Park has so many lovely villages and Hamlets with magnificent walks and charming country pubs.
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Chichester
Chichester is the County town of West Sussex. The centre piece of the town is, undoubtedly the magnificent Cathedral. Inside the Cathedral you will find so many ancient treasures as well as a glorious stained glass window by Marc Chagall.
Also the ancient Cross sited at the centre of the compass layout of the pedestrianised town centre is a local landmark.
There are a myriad of cafés and restaurants in the town.
The renowned Pallant Gallery is found in the architecturally interesting Pallants just a short walk from the centre.
There is the Chichester Festival Theatre which rivals any West End offering!
Just a few minutes out of town you will find Goodwood Estate, home to the Duke of Richmond. There is not only the elegant Goodwood House but the Racecourse, Aerodrome and motor race track, Goodwood farmshop, Goodwood golf course and the Goodwood Park Hotel. Annual events such as The Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and Glorious Goodwood make the area a must visit.
Chichester Harbour encompasses so many gems, such as Bosham, Itchenor, West Wittering with it's incredible beach and Pagham for the bird life. It is a must visit for sailors and lovers of the sea.
Inland, the South Downs National Park has so many lovely villages and Hamlets with magnificent walks and charming country pubs.
Food scene
Really lovely pub with good food nestled in the heart of the Downs.
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The Fox Goes Free
Charlton RoadReally lovely pub with good food nestled in the heart of the Downs.
Pub with delicious food a short drive away in the village of Lavant
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The Earl Of March
Lavant RoadPub with delicious food a short drive away in the village of Lavant
The Royal Oak
Oaklands LaneFive minutes drive away. Lovely pub with good food.
Lovely atmosphere right in the heart of the town with an outdoor area. Booking definitely required.
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Purchases Restaurant & Bar
31 North StLovely atmosphere right in the heart of the town with an outdoor area. Booking definitely required.
The Horse and Groom
East AshlingLovely pub about 3 miles away with good food.
If you want locally sourced food this is the place for you. Located at the Goodwood Park Hotel it is part of the famous Goodwood Estate.
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Farmer Butcher Chef Restaurant and Bar
New Barn HillIf you want locally sourced food this is the place for you. Located at the Goodwood Park Hotel it is part of the famous Goodwood Estate.
The Anglesey Arms
Lovely pub on the road towards Petworth
New to Chichester this renowned eatery opens it's latest branch on June 21st 2022
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The Ivy Chichester Brasserie
89-91 East StreetNew to Chichester this renowned eatery opens it's latest branch on June 21st 2022
One of our favourites! A great place to watch the sunset over the harbour. Book to sit inside or take pot luck for a table on the deck.
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Crown & Anchor
Dell Quay RoadOne of our favourites! A great place to watch the sunset over the harbour. Book to sit inside or take pot luck for a table on the deck.
Another lovely harbour pub right in the middle of Bosham.
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The Anchor Bleu
High StreetAnother lovely harbour pub right in the middle of Bosham.
Sightseeing
One of Europe's oldest yew forests. Now managed by the National Trust. A beautiful walk through this ancient forest and up to the top of the South Downs with views across to the Isle of Wight.
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Kingley Vale
One of Europe's oldest yew forests. Now managed by the National Trust. A beautiful walk through this ancient forest and up to the top of the South Downs with views across to the Isle of Wight.
Walk up from the village of Lavant or park closer to the top adjacent to Goodwood racecourse. There are amazing 360 views from the very top of the racecourse, Downs villages, Chichester across to the Isle of Wight. On a clear day you can see the Spinnaker Tower in Postsmouth.
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The Trundle
Walk up from the village of Lavant or park closer to the top adjacent to Goodwood racecourse. There are amazing 360 views from the very top of the racecourse, Downs villages, Chichester across to the Isle of Wight. On a clear day you can see the Spinnaker Tower in Postsmouth.
A great place for a walk and to blow the cobwebs away! The beach has a pre pay car park. Booking definitely required in the summer months.
There are public loos and a café.
You can walk all the way around to East Head, which is a National Trust managed site with sand dunes, rare plants and a beach only reachable by boat or on foot. A great place for a picnic.
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Bãi biển West Wittering
Pound RoadA great place for a walk and to blow the cobwebs away! The beach has a pre pay car park. Booking definitely required in the summer months.
There are public loos and a café.
You can walk all the way around to East Head, which is a National Trust managed site with sand dunes, rare plants and a beach only reachable by boat or on foot. A great place for a picnic.
Definitely worth a visit. This is where the popular BBC show "The Repair Shop" is filmed. A remarkable museum, one of a kind.
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Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town LaneDefinitely worth a visit. This is where the popular BBC show "The Repair Shop" is filmed. A remarkable museum, one of a kind.
Just spectacular! The still lived in Castle that is home to the Duke of Norfolk. There are many things organised during the year, including a tulip festival, Medieval jousting, outdoor theatre to name a few. Check out their website to see what's on.
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Lâu đài Arundel
Just spectacular! The still lived in Castle that is home to the Duke of Norfolk. There are many things organised during the year, including a tulip festival, Medieval jousting, outdoor theatre to name a few. Check out their website to see what's on.
Spectacular landscape and so many birds. Well laid out walks and a café on site.
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RSPB Pagham Harbour LNR
Selsey RoadSpectacular landscape and so many birds. Well laid out walks and a café on site.