Looking for a magical family day out this Christmas? Step into a Never Land-inspired adventure as Chichester’s Festive Family Day returns on Saturday 12 December, bringing a wonderful selection of free Christmas activities and entertainment to locations across the city centre.
From 10am to 4pm, families can enjoy Christmas crafting, creative activities, live entertainment and plenty of festive fun, with a little sprinkle of wonder and adventure inspired by Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure, this year’s Christmas production by Chichester Festival Youth Theatre.
Plus, V2 Radio will be lifting spirits and playing festive favourites throughout the day.
Pick up your Festive Family Day Passport, explore the city and collect stamps as you go. Complete at least four activities and you’ll be able to claim a special festive gift!
What to expect
There are five locations to discover, each offering a different free festive experience. From making Christmas candles and Never Land-inspired crafts to creating your own Peter Pan treasure map, there’s plenty to keep young adventurers entertained.
Jam Café – South Street
Get creative with Sarah and the team at Jam Café, making Christmas candles and enjoying a selection of festive crafts.
Chichester Cathedral – Eastern Arm, access via West Street
Discover Never Land-inspired Christmas crafting activities, run by Culture Spark Chichester, in the beautiful surroundings of Chichester Cathedral.
Chichester Library – Tower Street
Let your imagination take flight with Peter Pan treasure map making. Create your own map inspired by the magical world of Never Land.
Chichester Festival Theatre Play Café – Minerva Theatre Bar (upstairs)
Enjoy creative activities and explore the reading area at Chichester Festival Theatre’s Play Café.
V2 Radio – East Street
V2 Radio will be bringing the festive atmosphere to East Street, playing Christmas favourites throughout the day. Once you’ve collected your stamps, head to the V2 Radio team to claim your special festive gift.*
Live festive entertainment
Alongside the creative activities, look out for live performances bringing music, colour and excitement to the city centre throughout the day.
Samba Band – 12pm–1pm
Enjoy the lively rhythms and infectious energy of a Samba band, bringing a burst of music and festive fun to the celebrations.
Stilt Walker Performances
Keep an eye out for the stilt walkers, adding an extra touch of spectacle to Festive Family Day with three performances at 11am, 1.30pm and 3pm.
How to take part
Taking part is easy – and completely free!
- Pick up your Festive Family Day Passport and visit the participating locations across the city.
- Enjoy at least four free festive experiences and get your passport stamped at each location.
- Take your stamped passport to V2 Radio on East Street to collect your special festive gift.*
You can find your passport in the Christmas in Chichester festivities brochure, pick one up at a participating venue or download a copy here to print at home.
It’s a lovely way to discover different corners of the city, enjoy some creative family time and make magical Christmas memories together.
Make a day of it in Chichester
With activities taking place across the city centre, why not make a day of your visit?
Explore Chichester’s shops for Christmas gifts, stop for a festive lunch or warming hot chocolate, and enjoy the atmosphere as the city counts down to Christmas.
You can also continue your Never Land adventure by taking part in Tinker Bell’s Christmas Treasure Hunt, exploring participating shop windows and searching for clues hidden around the city.
Festive Family Day takes place on Saturday 12 December 2026, from 10am to 4pm. All activities are free.
*Festive gifts are subject to availability.