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.
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 […]
Celebrate the history of Chichester Pride and the inspiring stories of our local LGBTQ+ community. This co-curated exhibition, created in collaboration with Chichester Pride, highlights the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and pride. Discover powerful personal stories and explore the journey of this vibrant community through a project dedicated to visibility, education, and celebration. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One of the world’s greatest orchestras, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields directed by Tomo Keller will visit beautiful Chichester cathedral with superstar countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. The title role star of Philip Glass’ Akhnaten, and recognised as one of the world’s leading performers of new music, Roth Costanzo will sing a programme combining some of the most beautiful […]
Ahoy, music lovers! Get ready to be transported to the high seas with the rousing and heart warming tunes of the Selsey Shantymen! This concert is being held in aid of the Mayor’s Charity, The Chichester District Foodbank. Tickets cost £20 include a fish and chip supper. We also cater for a gluten free alternative […]
Join The George & Dragon Inn for their Monthly Open Mic Night, hosted by Adam Eve. Free to perform and you can perform anything from comedy, karaoke or bring your guitar and sing along with it. It’s just about having a good night and supporting each other.
Come and learn the art of making a drum lampshade in our studios with the lovely Jane. At the end of the half day session you will have a fine cylindrical lampshade ready to pop on a base or hang from the ceiling. About your Teacher: Jane Warren runs her small business The Lampshade Loft, and […]
Come and spend a lovely relaxing afternoon hand-handing your very own butter dish and lid. You will roll out slabs of stoneware clay using a template and join using score and slip method. We have lots of stamps and textures to make butter dish really special. Tea and coffee is provided or you are welcome […]
Come and make these fabulous fairy lights with the lovely Jane. At the end of the half day session you will have a fine garland of Liberty print loveliness to jazz up your house! About your Teacher: Jane Warren runs her small business The Lampshade Loft, and has been teaching lampshade making for over ten […]
Oxmarket Cotemporary are delighted that Chichester Open Studios will be joining us again in the John Rank Gallery and the Wilson Gallery for a two week exhibition. Many of the artists and makers will be stewarding the exhibition and are more than happy to talk to the visitors about their work.
Want something different from a night out? Try your hand at acrylic painting whilst enjoying a drink in the lovely Fountain Pub! Attendees will paint on a pre-drawn canvas guided by the instructor but with full creative freedom to make it their own! Any artistic ability welcome - I think you'll be surprised at what […]
ROCK 'N' ROLL BINGO IS BACK 🎉 Enjoy a night of good beer, good music and great company! Prizes for winning on every round - you've got to be in it to win it, so come on down! - 6pm til late - £2 per card - 4 rounds - Cash prizes on every round […]
Join us for an evening with historical novelist Michael Arnold, to celebrate the release of his newest title, The Savage Isle. Set in Britannia 42 AD, this is an epic story of a Britain on the cusp of the Roman Conquest, of a clash of civilisations, and the last cries of resistance from a doomed […]
In this workshop will be compiling a wild garlic sauerkraut for you to take home, sampling some that we’ve already made and indulging in a few other wild garlic delights to inspire you into a little local foraging. We’ll also discuss foraging rules and where you can find it around Chichester. Gluten free, vegan, fermented […]
We are so excited that Refilled are collaborating with Robin's Nest Coffee Shop to bring you an evening of nourishment. Come and join us for a wonderful evening, hosted by Esther, Harriet and the wonderful Rose at her beautiful coffee shop. I'll talk you through our meal as we tuck into a carefully designed microbiome […]
In this workshop, we’ll be getting our hands dirty making some fresh potato gnocchi for you to take home as well as whipping up an easy wild garlic pesto. We’ll chat about the rules of foraging wild garlic and where we forage it locally as well as the advantages of cooking from scratch instead of […]
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 […]
Join us for the day and learn how to make a traditional tailored lampshade. Using the fabric of your choice you will learn how to make a handsewn soft shade on a bowed empire frame - a classic traditional style of lampshade. You will make an unlined traditional lampshade using a 10”/25.5cm frame in this one-day workshop, however […]