The Big Hoot: Interview with Helen Marshall

If you go down to Crane Street today, you’re sure of a big surprise… Local and visiting artists have set up shop in an empty unit, allowing passers-by sneak peeks...

Egg-cellent Easter Adventure

Embark on an Egg-cellent Easter Adventure in Chichester! This Easter, get ready to hop into the spirit of Spring with our exciting Easter Trail. Running from 29 March – 14...

Susie Watson Designs Win Christmas Window Competition

Gift and homewares store Susie Watson Designs on North Street has been crowned winner of Chichester BID’s annual Christmas Window Competition. ‘Christmas Creatures’ was the theme of this year’s competition,...

October Half Term Adventures

As autumn's crisp air rustles through the city and leaves fall from the trees, Chichester is preparing to offer delightful half-term experiences for families of all ages. The Chichester Bird...

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...

Chichester’s Peace Doves Celebrations

We are delighted to share details of how our city is celebrating the arrival of Peter Walker Sculptor's Peace Doves installation at Chichester Cathedral this autumn. From creative window displays...

Student-run pop-up shop launches   

Chichester College students are inviting shoppers to spread a little happiness this Christmas at their new pop-up shop, Renew, located in Crane Street (just off North Street). The shop offers...

A Spooktacular Half Term Surprise

A spooktacular augmented reality Halloween Trail is coming to Chichester this half term. Running from 14 - 31 October, the trail will take visitors on a fun adventure around Chichester...

New Grant Scheme for Independent Retailers

Chichester District Council (CDC) has announced the availability of grant funding to support independent retailers with a physical high street shop presence in Chichester* to make improvements to their premises...

Lantern Trail

A spectacular free Lantern Trail is launching in Chichester city centre on 15 August with the chance to win tickets to see The Famous Five: A New Musical, based on...

A Roarsome Day of Dino Fun!

This Saturday grab the kids and join us for a day of free prehistoric fun on the Cathedral Green! Bringing the Cretaceous period to life, families can marvel at the...

Glorious Window Winners

Many of our city centre businesses enjoyed getting into the spirit of this year’s gloriously glamorous Qatar Goodwood Festival by taking part in our Glorious Goodwood themed window competition which...

Chichester Gift Card goes digital

'More accessible and appealing’: popular Chichester Gift Card goes digital  High street revolution in Chichester continues as the city introduces a digital version of the Chichester Gift Card  Chichester has...

Dino Fun this Summer

Dinosaurs will be taking over Chichester this summer with a brand new Dino Trail running across the city centre from 25 July - 22 August and a special Jurassic Chichester...

Summer Street Party Fashion Show

As part of our Summer Street Party, in partnership with Chichester District Council, we are rolling out the red carpet on East Street to showcase some of the fabulous retailers...

Glorious Goodwood Trail

We have partnered up with Goodwood Racecourse to bring the glamour of Glorious to the city. The Qatar Goodwood Festival, affectionately known as Glorious Goodwood, is one of the undisputed...

Glorious Window Competition

Many of our city centre businesses are getting into the spirit of Glorious and transforming their windows to celebrate The Qatar Goodwood Festival. From panamas and jockey silks to hats...

BID welcomes new Director

With a new term ahead, we have welcomed some exciting changes to our Board of Directors with the appointment of Danielle Dunfield, CEO of The Great Sussex Way. Danielle’s appointment...

Fiver Fest: 2 – 16 July

Locals and visitors are in for a treat as Totally Locally Fiver Fest returns to Chichester from 2 - 16 July 2022! The offer-filled fortnight boasts amazing £5 deals from...

My Sister’s House crowned winner

In celebration of the Jubilee and to mark the return of the Festival of Flowers at Chichester Cathedral, city centre businesses have put their best creative foot forward to take...

Culture Spark 2022

Culture Spark 2022 is a wonderful season of events, performances, live entertainment, exhibitions and community projects taking place across the district this summer. The festival is inspired by important milestones...

Jubilee Window Competition

In celebration of the Jubilee and to mark the return of the Festival of Flowers at Chichester Cathedral, city centre businesses have been challenged to put their best creative foot...

Summer Celebrations in Chichester

Chichester will be alive with parties, parades, competitions and trails this summer. Here's a rundown of what to look forward to: Jubilee Picnic - Friday 3 June, 12pm - 3pm Come...

Experience Chichester Roman Week

Step back in time this half term for Chichester's Roman Week from Saturday 28 May - Wednesday 1 June. Featuring a packed programme of talks, trails, immersive theatre, guided tours,...

Jubilee Picnic on The Green

To Celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Chichester BID alongside Chichester Cathedral is hosting a free community get-together on the Cathedral Green on Friday 3rd June from 12.00 -...

Platinum Jubilee Trail

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June, we are launching a special family trail around Chichester city centre which uses augmented reality to help tell stories from the past and bring the Queen’s 70...

Plan Your Eggcellent Easter in Chichester

The clocks have sprung forward, and finally we can look forward to longer days and warmer weather. Here in Chichester, we are getting excited about the host of fabulous events...

Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Trail

This Easter, come and take part in a city wide hunt as part of Chichester BID's Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Trail! A perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful cathedral city of...