Chichester BID

The Selsey Tramway Exhibition at The Novium Museum
2024-07-30 10:00 - 2025-09-02 16:30 UTC | Novium Musuem, 1 Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH, United Kingdom
This exhibition recounts the fascinating but ill-fated story of Selsey Tramway.
The exhibition recounts how a railway line was proposed to link the then remote and isolated village of Selsey with Chichester. By August 1897, the Selsey Tramway was born, operated by The Hundred of Manhood and Selsey Tramway Company.

I Grew Up 80s at The Novium Museum
2024-12-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 16:30 | Novium Musuem, 1 Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH, United Kingdom
Revisit the vibrancy and innovation that defined a decade!
‘I Grew Up 80s’ provides a colourful trip down memory lane, capturing what the decade was like from a child’s perspective when music was on cassettes, shellsuits and leg warmers were must-haves and everyone received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas.
The period saw huge developments in science, technology, fashion, entertainment and the way we interact with each other. The exhibition will explore life before the internet and investigates the shared cultural experience of childhood in the 1980s.
Visitors will find more than 200 items of memorabilia showcasing the youthful exuberance of the decade, from toys such as Care Bears, My Little Pony and Transformers, to album covers of timeless musicians like Queen, George Michael, Phil Collins and Kate Bush.
‘I Grew Up 80s’ offers nostalgic trip down memory lane for many of our visitors, but will also provide an enlightening insight for younger visitors to see the differences between then and now.
As well as exploring what childhood looked like for their parents, children can explore interactive elements of the exhibition including 80s dress up, trivia questions, games and 1980s themed toys, including many old childhood ‘must-haves’!

Rana Begum: No.1367 Mesh at Pallant House Gallery
2025-02-13 10:00 - 2025-07-04 17:00 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Acclaimed visual artist Rana Begum RA transforms our historic staircase with No.1367 Mesh, her iconic suspended, colourful mesh clusters, creating a vibrant blend of history and contemporary art.

The monumental installation, No.1367 Mesh, crafted specifically for our historic staircase, features Begum’s iconic colourful mesh clusters (often referred to as ‘clouds’). Each unique configuration brings vibrant colour and organic forms to the 18th-century townhouse, blending history and contemporary art. The gridded material will spill over the landing balcony and through the middle of the staircase. It will allow visitors to experience the artwork from multiple angles.
Rana Begum’s work is known for blurring the boundaries between sculpture, painting, and architecture. It will bring a unique harmony of light, texture, and geometry to the Gallery. Begum draws inspiration from urban landscapes and traditional Islamic art, using light as a fundamental medium to create immersive visual experiences.
Join us from 20 July to experience the magic of Rana Begum’s latest creation. In 2025 Rana Begum will be curating an exhibition drawn from the Pallant House Gallery collection to complement her installation.

Chichester950 | Religion, Rebellion & Reformation
2025-02-14 09:00 - 2025-11-01 17:00 | Chichester Cathedral, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1PX
An exhibition sharing the story of the Christian faith in Sussex, revealed through people, events and objects, from 1075 to the present day.

To mark our 950th anniversary, we are delighted to present Religion, Rebellion & Reformation, an exhibition sharing the story of the Christian faith in Sussex, revealed through people, events and treasures, from 1075 to the present day.
The exhibition, which runs from 14th February – 15th November 2025, features fascinating artefacts from across the Diocese of Chichester, spanning East and West Sussex. Each object reveals remarkable moments and people from history.
Highlights include:

Bejewelled rings and intricately decorated staffs and croziers owned and worn by the influential bishops of the Middle Ages.
Comparing a delicate bronze Medieval crucifix, unearthed in a churchyard in Coombes, with a simple wooden cross fashioned from duck board by a WWI soldier in the trenches.
A pocket-sized Bible donated by the Sussex Regiment, containing a pressed flower from Macedonia, where its owner served on the front line.
The inspiring story of a group of wealthy and well-connected women who defied societal norms to help establish the first Anglican sisterhood, The Society of St Margaret, in 1854. Read their journals to explore how their tireless work brought lifesaving care to the sick and destitute in East Grinstead and beyond.
Meeting Reginald Peacock, a Bishop of Chichester and the first theologian to write in English—a bold act that ultimately led to his condemnation as a heretic.

These and many other fascinating artefacts will allow visitors to discover nine centuries of hidden histories and to reflect on the enduring role of faith during times of hardship and change.
Religion, Rebellion & Reformation has been curated by the Cathedral’s Canon Treasurer, the Reverend Canon Vanessa Baron, Visitor Experience Manager Rebecca Lewry-Gray, and designed by Chichester-based design team StudioMoo.

Games Night at Rocking Horse
2025-04-02 18:00, 2025-04-09 18:00 | The Rocking Horse, 30B Southgate, Chichester, PO19 1DT
Join the Rocking Horse every Wednesday for their weekly Games Night.

Poetry & Spoken Word Open-Mic at The Ghost at the Feast
2025-04-02 18:00 | The Ghost at the Feast, 33-34 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LX
Come along and read some of your own poetry or prose, listen to others and share in the joys of the spoken word.

Arrive from 6pm to order drinks and snacks. Open-Mic starts at 6:30pm.
Join us for our regular in-person Open-Mic event upstairs at The Ghost at the Feast in Chichester, West Sussex. We meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month. The event is free to attend and open to anyone, but a £3.00 donation made on the door would be very much appreciated.
Come along and read some of your own poetry, a published poem or even read some prose.
It doesn’t matter if this is the first piece you have written or whether you are a seasoned pro, you will find a warm and supportive welcome as you share your work with us out loud.
And if reading out loud is not for you, please do come along and enjoy the atmosphere and listen to the readings.
The Ghost at the Feast has a variety of indie kitchen outlets and bars, so plenty to choose from to eat and drink throughout the evening, as well.

Drink and Draw Club at The Ghost at the Feast
2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Ghost at the Feast, 33-34 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LX
Come and join us for our next inspiring evening of creativity and conversation at Drink & Draw Club, led by acclaimed artist Peter James Field!
What’s included?

A guided drawing session with expert instruction

All materials you need (but please feel free to bring your own too)

A complimentary drink of your choice:

A pint from Fauna Brewery

A glass of wine from Anatomical Wines

A refreshing soft drink

🎟 Limited tickets available – only 15 spots!
£15 pp and book your space here!

🔞 Over 18s only
Please bring your receipt either on your phone or printed to help us tick you easily tick you off the list.
Note: event is in the upstairs bar accessed via stairs, unfortunately there is currently no lift access.
📍 Fauna Brewery upstairs Bar, The Ghost at the Feast

Quiz Night at The George and Dragon Inn
2025-04-02 19:00, 2025-04-09 19:00 | The George and Dragon Inn, 51 North Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NQ, United Kingdom
Join the George and Dragon for their weekly Quiz Night.
Every Wednesday.
From 7pm.

THE SEEN ZINE: Monthly Networking Social at JAM Cafe
2025-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | JAM Cafe, 33 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DP
Meet likeminded creatives and discuss new ideas or ways we can make @theseenzine a vibrant digest which represents the creative businesses, events and individuals that make Chichester.
Maybe you’re someone who wants to be featured in the magazine, maybe you want to contribute to the graphic design or photography or maybe you’re just looking to meet other musicians, artists, designers and makers who have their own Chichester initates.
Held every 1st Wednesday of the month at JAM Cafe from 7pm.

Open Mic Night at Havana
2025-04-02 20:00, 2025-04-09 20:00 | The Havana, 3 Little London, Chichester, PO19 1PH
Join Havana every Wednesday for their Open Mic Night with Toby Bain.

Knit and Natter at Chichester Library
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191QJ
Drop in for a session of knitting and nattering, every Thursday 10.00 – 11.30am.
Please contact Chichester Library for more details.
Find out more about attending a Knit and Natter session.

The Guildhall - Open Morning
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | The Guildhall in Priory Park, 1NS, Priory Rd, Chichester, PO19 1NS
Come along and see inside this beautiful building! Open 10:00am – 11:30am
Situated in Priory Park, The Guildhall is a Grade 1 listed building with a rich history. The Guildhall was built in the 1270s by the Franciscans and was dissolved In October 1538 by King Henry VIII. The building witnessed many dramatic events in its history including the trial of members of the Hawkhurst Gang and the trial of the poet and artist William Blake. It later served as the town hall and museum but is now mainly used for weddings and events and is rarely open to the public.
Free, drop in event.

Creative Conversations at Pallant House Gallery
2025-04-03 10:30 | Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ
Creative Conversations is an opportunity to look at and discuss selected art works at Pallant House Gallery.

Share your thoughts and enjoy hearing other people’s responses. There are no right answers; all thoughts and ideas make a valuable contribution to the discussion.
Creative Conversations is open to all and is dementia friendly. Sessions are organised in partnership with the Chichester Social Prescribing Service.
Free entry. Book tickets here.

CineCircle at Brasserie Blanc
2025-04-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Brasserie Blanc, Richmond House, The Square, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7SJ
A friendly group meets once a month over a drink to discuss a choice of three films from each programme at Chichester Cinema at New Park.

Book your places online or on 01243 786650.
Other films seen? We’ll make time!
Give us your views in the small, friendly group. Discuss these films shown at our cinema, with a friendly group from 16:00 to 17:00 at Brasserie Blanc, Chichester (PO19 7SJ) – over a warming drink, a glass of wine or beer and one of their excellent snacks.
Don’t forget to book your place via the box office 01243 786650 or online – it’s free!
TICKETS ARE FREE, but bookings are essential as we are limited to 18 places.

Greek Night at Rocking Horse
2025-04-03 18:00 | The Rocking Horse, 30B Southgate, Chichester, PO19 1DT
Join the Rocking Horse on the First Thursday of the month, for their Greek Night!
Enjoy an evening of traditional Greek cuisine alongside a selection of cocktails inspired by the Aegean Isle.
Food is provided by their neighbours, Apla Souvlaki, and cocktails are expertly crafted by the Rocking Horse mixologists!
Pre-booking is recommended.
No Deposit required.
Book at the bar or call 07463 993408

Board Games Nights at The Ghost
2025-04-03 19:00 | The Ghost at the Feast, 33-34 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LX
Chichester Board Games Bite & Brews are rolling out the dice and bringing the community together for a cosy, competitive, and downright fun evening upstairs at The Ghost 🕯️
Hosted fortnightly on Thursday evenings by Chichester Board Games Bites & Brews, their Board Games Night is the perfect midweek escape — whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just in it for the snacks and vibes.
🔁 Fortnightly Thursdays
📍 Upstairs at The Ghost at the Feast
🔗 Follow the link to the group’s Meetup page – spaces are limited!
Bring your game face, grab a pint, and let the good times roll 🎉

Open Mic Night at Trents
2025-04-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Trents, 50 South Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DS
Join Trents every Thursday 7.00-10.00pm for their weekly Open Mic Night with Adam Ede.
All abilities welcome, no pre-booking. Just turn up, put your name down and play!

Quiz Night at the Old Cross
2025-04-03 20:00 | Old Cross Pub, North Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1LP
Join the Old Cross for their ever popular Quiz Night every Thursday from 8pm hosted by the fabulous Ross Presto.
Max 6 per team, £1 per person entry.
Win Cash and other prizes!
Tables are in high demand so book early! Call 01243 536290 to book!

Farmers Market
2025-04-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Chichester City Centre
Chichester District first Farmers’ Market was held in 1998. They have been held regularly every month since then, growing in size and frequency over time. The market is held in East & North Street on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each Month.

Wine and Chocolate Evening at CFT
2025-04-04 19:00 | Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP
Back by popular demand! Indulge in an evening of great wine and finest chocolate with Hennings Wine and Montezumas.
Why not treat someone special to a delicious meal or an exciting evening out?
Our caterers Caper & Berry have once again created a scrumptious mini season of foodie events so you can savour the best local and regional ingredients to delight you before Festival 2025 arrives.
Tickets cost £37 and can be booked here.
18+

Craft Club at Jam Cafe
2025-04-05 | JAM Cafe, 33 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DP
Join Jam Cafe every Saturday for their weekly Craft Club.
Each week they will be making a variety of crafts from painting to collage to badges, the options are endless.
There are 2 drop in sessions –
10:30am-12:00pm
1:00pm-3:00pm
Cost – From £5.00, depending on activity and you can book your space here.

Sweaty Betty Weekly Run Club
2025-04-05 09:00 | Sweaty Betty, 51a South Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DS, United Kingdom
Join the Sweaty Betty run club every Saturday at 9am.
All abilities welcome.
Meet at 9am at Sweaty Betty, Chichester for 45 minutes.

Quiz Night at The Hole in the Wall
2025-04-06 19:30 | The Hole in the Wall, 1 St Martins Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NP
Join The Hole in the Wall every Sunday* for their Quiz Night.
Fantastic prizes to be won for 1st and 2nd place winners.
£2 entry per person.
From 7.30pm.
Call or pop in to book your table.
*except Bank Holidays.

Wilfrid the Seal Trail at Chichester Cathedral
2025-04-07 09:00 - 2025-11-15 17:00 | Chichester Cathedral, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1PX
Inspired by St. Wilfrid’s historic journey from Selsey to Chichester, Wilfrid will lead young explorers on an adventure through the Cathedral, uncovering treasures and fascinating history.
Families are invited to seek out artefacts, such as flowers pressed by a soldier between the pages of a Bible in the trenches of WWI and 800-year-old rings worn by Bishops during the 12th century. Led by Wilfrid the Seal, children and their adults will delight in uncovering the rich and vibrant tales behind these historic items.
Ideal for all ages, for younger children there is an eye spy game, and everyone will enjoy making (and eating) the 18th century rice pudding recipe once back home.
Once you’ve completed your trail don’t forget to head to our shop or speak to a member of staff to retrieve your sticker prize!
The trail can be collected from the Visitors’ Desk or at points around the Cathedral and will be running from 7th April – 15th November 2025.

QuizSing at The Chantry
2025-04-07 19:30 | The Chantry, 27-28 South Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1ES
Join The Chantry every Monday from 7:30-9:30 for their quiz which then goes straight into karaoke till midnight!

Watercolour in Bloom Workshop - April Wild City Craft Club at The Duke & Rye
2025-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | The Duke & Rye, West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1QU
Watercolour in Bloom! Inspired by the beautiful springtime flowers, learn how to layer colour and create loose floral paintings this April. All materials are provided, and everyone is welcome. Discover the magic of play-based learning, where nature and art come together in a relaxed, people-focused environment. Refreshments are available from the bar throughout the session and all Wild City customers get 20% off alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all night!

Venue: The Duke & Rye, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1QU

Join our monthly play based workshops to explore your creativity and get your imagination fired up! These sessions are suitable for complete beginners or more experienced artists looking to explore nature based art. Each month features a different theme with a variety of interesting materials for you to experiment with. Wild City aims to bring communities together, providing a friendly atmosphere where you have the freedom and support to make something to be proud of.
This workshop costs £20 and can be booked here.

Jam Night at The Hole in the Wall
2025-04-08 20:00 | The Hole in the Wall, 1 St Martins Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NP
Join The Hole in the Wall every Tuesday for their weekly Live Band Jam Night.
All styles welcome.
