Festive Family Magic in Chichester

Looking for a magical festive family day out that’s perfect for the whole family? On Saturday 14 December, Chichester’s city centre will come alive with Christmas cheer from 11am to...

Spreading Festive Cheer through our Windows

One of the most wonderful traditions of #ChristmasinChichester is the annual Window Competition, where the city’s shopfronts are transformed into a captivating showcase of festive artistry. This year, the theme...

Christmas Tree Stroll: Meet the Artists

The festive season in Chichester is about to sparkle with creativity as the Christmas Tree Stroll launches across the city. This magical trail invites visitors to wander through the streets...

The Christmas Tree Stroll

This Christmas, we invite you to step into a world of winter wonders with our Christmas Tree Stroll. Running from 29 November to 31 December, this enchanting trail will lead...

Christmas Lights Switch-On and Afterparty

❌ Important Update: Changes to Light Up Chichester Event ❌ Due to strong, gusting winds forecast for this Saturday, we’ve had to make some significant changes to the Light Up...

Christmas Tree Stroll Workshops

Families are invited to enjoy free creative workshops during October half term, ahead of an enchanting Christmas Tree Stroll Chichester BID has organised a series of creative family-friendly workshops this...

Christmas in Chichester 2024

Chichester BID, Chichester District Council and Chichester City Council have joined forces to deliver Christmas in Chichester 2024. Promising to be the most festive and magical season yet, the city...

Christmas Shopping in Chichester

Chichester offers a delightful smorgasbord of shopping choices, from renowned high street brands to unique independent stores, making it the perfect destination to prepare for the festive season. The city's...

‘Christmas Creatures’ Window Competition

Chichester city centre is buzzing with festive spirit, merriment and twinkling lights. We're getting ready for the judging of our annual Christmas Window Competition on 8th December with Amanda and...

Win Your Dream Christmas

We're giving you the chance to win a £1,000 Chichester Gift Card in a new Christmas competition. All you need to do to enter is share your dream Christmas with...

Santa’s Missing Sack Trail

Santa's Missing Sack Christmas Trail We are thrilled to present a magical adventure that invites families to embark on a quest to save Christmas. Sponsored by Howden Insurance, from Saturday...

Light Up Chichester Hero Competition

You are invited to nominate your real life superhero to light-up Chichester this Christmas Chichester BID is seeking nominations for two exceptional individuals to switch on the Christmas Lights in...

Christmas Window Winner

Congratulations to independent gift and homewares store Winter’s Moon, which has been crowned overall winner of our annual Christmas Window Competition. Fellow independents The Richard Tildesley Practice and The Barn’s...

Take Part In Our Nutcracker Christmas Experience

On Saturday 10 December between 11am and 4pm, visitors to Chichester are invited to go on an enchanting Nutcracker adventure across the city with the opportunity to enjoy mesmerizing Nutcracker...

Christmas Light Switch-On Heroes

We are delighted to reveal that not one but two real-life super heroes, Zoe Collyer of Chichester and Trevor Ware of Tangmere, will do Chichester the honour of switching on...

In My View – Helen Marshall

Local Christmas Spirit Is it too early to start talking about Christmas? Here at Chichester BID, we don’t think so! We are not referring to the commercial aspects, but the...

Christmas Window Competition

Chichester city centre businesses have been invited to enter our annual Christmas Window Competition  which is this year being judged by international, best selling author Kate Mosse and Chichester BID...

The Nutcracker Christmas Trail, 26 Nov – 2 Jan

An Enchanting Christmas Trail Guarding the city of Chichester throughout the festive period will be 11 magnificent Nutcracker Kings. Follow the trail to discover all their names for your chance...