Join our Early Years team as we throw a Christmas party! Expect to sing and dance to Christmas favourites, bubbles and lots of bonding time with your little ones. Each child needs a grown-up partner to enjoy the session with so be prepared to join in. Mini Movers is part of our Mini Makers & Shakers […]
At Santa’s Chichester HQ the team are ahead of schedule. Everything has been wrapped, packed and labelled – they are all ready for the big Christmas Eve delivery. With some unexpected time on their hands, the friends decide to put on a Christmas show, but things quickly take a turn that could mean that Santa, […]
From the award-winning Stiles and Drewe (The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Honk!, Half a Sixpence) comes The Three Little Pigs – a 'very curly musical tail' that is perfect for the whole family this Christmas! This charming and witty adventure is full of catchy songs and clever rhymes which will have you squealing with glee as three superstar piglets […]
The Gonks are back! The museum’s cheeky festive gonks are back and hiding all around the museum with stolen Christmas ornaments — can you find out which ornament each has stolen? Track down all the gonks and claim your festive prize! £2 per trail, including a prize, no need to book - just drop in!
Join our theatre Elves for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of their enchanting workshop before believers meet Father Christmas himself. You can take an 'elfie and little ones receive an early Christmas present to place under the tree. Our elves can’t wait to greet you. Father Christmas had such a magical time in Chichester, he’s bringing […]
📅 8–21 December 2025 📍 Cathedral Green, Chichester 🕔 Weekdays: 5.00pm–7.00pm | Weekends: 4.30pm–7.30pm 💫 Free Entry Step into a world of light and colour this Christmas as Chichester Cathedral’s historic Bell Tower is transformed in Let It Glow: Chichester’s Magical Winter Illumination. Created by MakeAmplify, this free, interactive experience invites visitors of all ages to ‘paint with light’, projecting […]
Local storyteller Chris North will bring to life a variety of well-loved Christmas stories for little ones with plenty of interactive opportunities to join in including helping make the voices and sound effects! Stories will include ‘One Snowy Night’ with Percy the Park Keeper; The Snowman; and Chris’ own story, ‘The Christmas Star in the […]
Local storyteller Chris North will bring to life a variety of well-loved Christmas stories for little ones with plenty of interactive opportunities to join in including helping make the voices and sound effects! Stories will include ‘One Snowy Night’ with Percy the Park Keeper; The Snowman; and Chris’ own story, ‘The Christmas Star in the […]
At Santa’s Chichester HQ the team are ahead of schedule. Everything has been wrapped, packed and labelled – they are all ready for the big Christmas Eve delivery. With some unexpected time on their hands, the friends decide to put on a Christmas show, but things quickly take a turn that could mean that Santa, […]
📅 13 December 2025 📍 Across the city 🕔 11.00am – 4.00pm 💫 Free Between 11am and 4.00pm, Chichester’s streets will sparkle with festive joy during the Festive Family Day. Enjoy free activities, storytelling, crafts and live entertainment across the city centre, including creative workshops, festive characters, and plenty of opportunities to get involved. Families can also take part in the Festive Family Trail - […]
To see something, you have to believe in it. Really believe it. That's the first elf rule. You can't see something you don't believe in. An enthralling, charming and magical tale that tells the true story of Father Christmas. For 11-year-old Nikolas, whose nickname is Christmas because he was born on 25 December, life isn’t easy. With […]
Local storyteller Chris North will bring to life a variety of well-loved Christmas stories for little ones with plenty of interactive opportunities to join in including helping make the voices and sound effects! Stories will include ‘One Snowy Night’ with Percy the Park Keeper; The Snowman; and Chris’ own story, ‘The Christmas Star in the […]
Local storyteller Chris North will bring to life a variety of well-loved Christmas stories for little ones with plenty of interactive opportunities to join in including helping make the voices and sound effects! Stories will include ‘One Snowy Night’ with Percy the Park Keeper; The Snowman; and Chris’ own story, ‘The Christmas Star in the […]
Join us for creative workshops suitable for all the family. Take part in a creative and relaxed workshop session inspired by art from our collections and exhibitions. Whether it is block printing or creating a collage, these activities are suitable for all ages and abilities and make a wonderful addition to a family day out! […]
Join Jam Cafe every third Saturday of the month for their listeners lounge where they'll have 3 talented artists performing. Doors at 7pm Tickets- Adults - £3 Under 18s- Free
Once the sleigh is all packed up and Santa’s on his way, Sprout, Stitch and the other Elves get up to mischief – and you’re invited to join them! Explore the workshop, take an ‘elfie and pick a lucky dip present. Tickets cost £7 per child and can be booked here.
Drop in to play board games with other families every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 9.00am-4.00pm. Please contact Chichester Library for more details.