Calling all aspiring astronauts! This October half term, you are invited to embark on an out-of-this-world adventure with Chichester BID and Chichester Cathedral’s Mission to Mars Trail.

From Saturday 26th October to Saturday 2nd November, families can blast off on an exciting space-themed expedition of our Solar System, right here in Chichester city centre.

With a special Mission to Mars Passport in hand, explorers will need to follow the trail and visit the planets orbiting our city. Collect a stamp at each planet and learn fascinating facts along the way.

Look out for creative window displays at Winter’s Moon and Artisan Gallery by students from The Prebendal School, and join Jam Café for two fun-filled craft workshops on Monday 28th October from 10.30am to 12.30pm and Tuesday 29th October from 1.00pm to 3.00pm (booking advised).

Once all 8 stamps have been collected, return to Chichester Cathedral to hand-in your entry form for a chance to win signed books by local astronaut and author Tim Peake. While you’re in the Cathedral, don’t miss the opportunity to marvel at Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring Mars installation that brings NASA’s imagery of the Red Planet to life.

This galactic journey is a perfect mix of fun, learning and creativity for the whole family.

For more details visit www.chichesterbid.co.uk/missiontomars

Passports are available to pick-up at the Cathedral or any of the other 7 participating businesses*. Please note some participating businesses are closed on Sundays/Mondays.

* Participating businesses
Winter’s Moon, North Street
Artisan’s Gallery, North Street
Jam Cafe, South Street
Novium Museum, Tower Street
Whitby’s, Baffins Lane
Ideal Window Solutions, Market Road
Cloth Kits, The Hornet

About the Exhibition
Luke Jerram’s Mars is on display at Chichester Cathedral from 19 October – 10 November. Entry is free. Donations welcome. The Cathedral is open Mon–Sat 9am–5pm and Sun 12.30pm–2.30pm.

Entry to the prize draw closes at 5.00pm on Saturday 2nd November 2024. The winner will be notified by Friday 8th November 2024