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Babes in Arms Guided Tour at Pallant House Gallery
2026-10-22 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Bring your baby and enjoy a relaxed tour of the Gallery with a member of our curatorial team.

Each tour will focus on a different theme, including the works in our permanent collection and our temporary exhibitions.

Thursday 25 June 2026: Our Permanent Collection
In this introduction to Pallant House Gallery, you will get the chance to learn more about our permanent collection and explore some of our most iconic works.
Thursday 3 September 2026: British Landscapes: A Sense of Place and Haroun Hayward: Path through Trees
Enjoy discovering more about some of the key works in these two related exhibitions that explore how artists have captured the landscapes of Britain through paint, print and sculpture.
Thursday 22 October 2026: Pop and the Figure
Explore how social liberation, advertising culture, and rising consumerism in the 1950s–60s were reflected in Pop art. This exhibition highlights the era’s renewed focus on the human figure and the key artists who shaped the movement.
Our Babes in Arms guided tours will last around 45 minutes and are for those with infants and babies not yet on the move. Seating will be available and a floor mat will be provided for babies. We can accommodate a limited number of prams and push chairs and you are also welcome to bring a sling or floor mat of your own if you prefer.
Ticket price includes access to all exhibitions.
Ticket holders are invited to arrive early and enjoy 10% off in the Cafe before the Babes in Arms guided tour. Café opens at 10am.

Free Chichester Family Art Trail
2026-10-23, 2026-10-24, 2026-10-25, 2026-10-26, 2026-10-27, 2026-10-28, 2026-10-29, 2026-10-30 and 15 more dates | Chichester
Free Chichester Family Art Trail |18 July – 1 September

Discover Chichester’s vibrant arts and cultural scene with this free Family Art Trail, designed to celebrate a landmark year for the city’s cultural organisations. Suitable for all ages, the trail takes families on a colourful journey through the city, visiting venues including Chichester Cathedral, Pallant House Gallery, Oxmarket Contemporary, Graffiti Street and Artisan Gallery.

Along the way, complete fun challenges, answer questions and uncover fascinating facts as you explore everything from contemporary street art to historic treasures and hidden creative gems. Discover independent creative businesses, including Peppy Beads, Whirligig, Between The Lines and Winter’s Moon, where families can find art materials, craft supplies and creative kits to continue the fun at home.

Pick up a free printed trail map from participating venues or download here.

Completed trails can be entered into a prize draw to win a Chichester Monopoly board game.

A great free activity for families throughout the summer holidays.

Highlights of the Collection Tour at Pallant House Gallery
2026-10-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Join one of our experienced Guides for a tour of the collection in the historic house.

Explore Pallant House Gallery with one of our guides and let them share their knowledge and passion for the artists and works in our collection. They will take you on a journey through Modern British art from 1900 to the present day and give you the opportunity to experience highlights of the collection on display, such as Barbara Hepworth’s Figure (Walnut) (1964) and Michael Andrews’s Thames Painting: The Estuary (1994–5).
Tours will last approximately 40 minutes and there is a limit of 15 participants.
The tour will not cover the temporary exhibitions.
Free with admission.
Every Saturday.

A Creative Space at The Ghost at the Feast
2026-10-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-11-10 18:30 - 20:30 | The Ghost at the Feast, 33-34 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LX
A Creative Community Group Get-Together for Arts & Crafts.
A free to attend community group get-together for those who like arts and crafts. Bring your own project, start something new using our resources, or simply connect with others for inspiration for your next creative piece!
Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month starting October 2025 at The Ghost at the Feast.
Free to attend but please do support the host, The Ghost at the Feast.
Book your space here.
