Free Chichester Family Art Trail
2026-09-28, 2026-09-29, 2026-09-30, 2026-10-01, 2026-10-02, 2026-10-03, 2026-10-04, 2026-10-05 and 16 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
2026-10-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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
2026-10-13 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.

Life Drawing Workshop at Pallant House Gallery
2026-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Welcome to the Summer season’s drop-in Life Drawing workshops, being held in the Gallery spaces from 6-8pm as part of our Thursday Late events on:
16 July 2026
17 September 2026
15 October 2026
Experienced tutor Wendy Barratt, Sky Portrait Artist of the Year 2023, will be based in the main exhibition gallery inviting you to take a seat, grab a drawing board and enjoy drawing from life models in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
You do not need to book for these Life Drawing sessions as they are included in your Thursday Late admission ticket and are drop-in.
During Thursday Lates the Gallery is open until 8.30pm once a month (apart from our exhibition changeover months of May and November). You can take in our collection and exhibitions after hours and enjoy expert talks, tours and drop in creative activities in the galleries. Pallant Café will be open serving a selection of food and drink and the Bookshop will be open to browse fabulous art books.

Drink and Draw Workshop at Pallant House Gallery
2026-10-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Join us for a laid-back Studio session where you’ll have the chance to sketch and enjoy a drink or two in a friendly and informal environment, supported by one of our experienced artist educators.
We will set up the studio tables with a selection of interesting items, flowers, fruits etc for you to arrange and sketch in whatever way you choose.
Everyone is welcome and we actively encourage those with no drawing experience to join us and have a go! This is not a taught workshop, but our artist educator will be on hand to give you advice and support as needed.
This session will be accompanied by background music.
All drawing materials and Still Life objects are provided.
Tickets are £12.50 and can be booked here.
