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 […]
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 […]
Discover the relationships that shaped the last 120 years of British Art in this remarkable portrait exhibition. This major exhibition brings together over 150 works that explore artistic relationships, identity, and mutual influence in modern and contemporary British art. Spanning 125 years, it showcases paintings, prints, drawings, photography, sculpture, and installations that capture the distinctive gaze between creative peers. Featuring over 80 artists including Lucian Freud, Lubaina Himid, David Hockney, Lee Miller, Eric Ravilious, Paula Rego and many more, the exhibition unveils friendships and emulation, as well as homages to earlier artists, through intimate portrayals. From rare portraits of celebrated figures to new commissions, discover connections that have shaped British art and new perspectives on artistic circles, from the Bloomsbury Group to the Young […]
Come on a magical map making journey this May! We'll be using mixed media and experimenting with map folding techniques to create something unique to you. 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 […]
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.
Bringing the finest Spanish style food to Chichester! Join us to indulge in a one off special Tapas Menu created to knock you off your seat! Joined by a musical guest, Christian Herrera! We cannot wait to transform Purchases into the finest Spanish dining experience!
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!
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.
Surprise your dad with a unique and thoughtful present this Father’s Day! Hand-build a personalised ceramic coaster for Father’s Day with love and creativity at our workshop. This handmade gift is the perfect for his cup of tea or pint of beer! You will use earthenware and roll out your slab of clay before cutting […]
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.
Come and join Chichester's best monthly drawing club with a fantastic evening of creativity and conversation. 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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Welcome to our MTG: Final Fantasy Pre-Release! Friday 6th June - Sealed @ 6pm (3 Rounds) (Please arrive half an hour prior to event) Sealed - Build a 40 card deck from a pre-release pack which includes 6x play boosters and a foil promo - then face off against each other in a Swiss style tournament. 2x […]
A 4 course garden feast with Charles Dowding *The Plant Based Menu will be released one month before the event* Pay Bar on the night. Arrival from 19:15 with food being served from 19:30. Finish at 23:00. Please let us know of any dietary requirements in the booking comments. £60 pp. Book your space here.
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.
Come and have a relaxing introduction to Kawandi quilting and make your own Kawandi sampler. You will learn a little about the history of Kawandi quiltmaking and then be shown the steps involved in creating your own unique piece. Have a rummage in your fabric scraps basket and bring a selection of your favourite scraps […]
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.
Get to know the trees of Chichester this June, using bright oil pastels and bold strokes to capture the beauty beneath the branches! 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 […]
Spoken Word + Street Food = One Unmissable Evening 🎤🌮 Join us for an electric evening of Spoken Word Entertainment and Street Food at The Ghost at the Feast! We’re teaming up with the amazing Words Out Loud to bring you a night full of Poetry, Theatre, Comedy, Storytelling & more — all performed live […]
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.
Join us for a Tea-Light Mono printing Workshop where you'll explore creative techniques, create beautiful designs, and gain hands-on experience in a professional setting. After hand-building two Tea-Lights using the slab method you will the use slips and underglazes to create your unique design onto paper and transfer your image onto the clay. This workshop […]
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!
Inspired by Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists, artists in the Gallery’s Community Programme have reimagined their own self-portraits. Now in its 23rd year, Pallant House Gallery’s Community Programme continues to thrive. This season, visitors are able to discover more about the people who are part of this pioneering initiative through Hand-Made, a collection of 120 photographic portraits. […]
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.
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.
Marking the Feast of the Holy Trinity, to which the Cathedral is dedicated, with a vibrant celebration uniting Chichester communities over food, music, and culture, on the Cathedral Green. This event forms part of Chichester950, further details on this event will be released soon, so keep an eye out for updates!
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.
We will be celebrating the rich heritage, community spirit, and timeless beauty of Sussex. 🏛️ Step into the story of Sussex at Edes House Join us for our “If Walls Could Talk” tour, a captivating historical tour of our Grade I listed house. Discover centuries of Sussex life, architecture, and the characters that have shaped this iconic building […]
Meet up with others to talk about books and reading on the third Monday of every month 4.45 - 5.45pm. Please contact Chichester Library first for more information. Find out more about joining a reading group.
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.
Join The Sussex Bookshop for a book signing and Q&A with Chloe Dalton, author of Raising Hare. Come and meet the author and learn more about the petition to help protect this declining species.
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.
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.
Join us for a summer workshop thinking about salads and fruits from the garden. Using stoneware clay you will make a beautiful berry bowl and draining plate. Perfect for rinsing or serving salads and fruits at the table or BBQ. Your Berry bowl will be be bisque fired and dipped in your choice of smoke, […]
Stitch a monogrammed needle book during this fab new embroidery workshop with Sewyeah Social Club. Made with 100% wool felt, this soft and stylish book doubles as a space to practice your embroidery stitches. In this hands-on workshop, Christine will introduce you to some of her favourite embroidery techniques, guiding you through the process of […]
DJs are taking over our much loved George and Dragon for a Garden Party of EPIC proportions. ☀️ Join us for a boozy BBQ, vodka slush’s and only the best in House, Garage and Disco! Resident h2o_music, itsdjarcher and croftzuk will be bringing the heat, all you need to do is dance 🕺 Join us […]
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.
A BRAND NEW NIGHT HOSTED BY LOCAL LEGEND MIKE FRY! A night for musicians, music lovers and creatives, everyone welcome! Join Mike on a weekly journey through music and what it means to truly create something live and in the moment! Every Monday at Room 12.
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.
Join author Peter Parker, in conversation with Gallery Director Simon Martin, as they discuss Peter’s book Some Men in London. This two-volume anthology chronicles the history and reality of life for queer men in the capital between the end of the Second World War in 1945 and the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967. Several artists […]
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!
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.
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.
Get ready for a day and evening filled with fun, entertainment, and community spirit at the Chichester Gala! Join us as we come together to celebrate everything that makes our town special, from local talent and businesses to delicious food and exciting activities. Daytime Delights: The daytime festivities promise something for everyone in the family! From thrilling funfair rides to delectable food stalls offering a […]
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.
You will use Lucian Freud’s Wanted Poster (2001) as inspiration to design your own fabulous ‘Wanted’ pet portrait! In this Summer Art Club workshop, you will join artist Louise Dennis where you will learn how to create a printed ‘Wanted’ poster, using etching tools, recycled Tetra Pak cartons and lots of imagination! Maybe your pet will be […]
A BRAND NEW NIGHT HOSTED BY LOCAL LEGEND MIKE FRY! A night for musicians, music lovers and creatives, everyone welcome! Join Mike on a weekly journey through music and what it means to truly create something live and in the moment! Every Monday at Room 12.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
The Summer Street Party is back for 2025! Come and join us for a day of fun, food and festivities. Live music, Street Food, Entertainment, Market Stalls showcasing the best creative talent across the district.
Join us for the official launch of The Canopy at Crane Street, a brand new pop-up performance space celebrating Chichester’s creative spirit in one of its most characterful streets. This exciting new initiative brings free live music, spoken word and performance to the city centre – creating a vibrant cultural corner and supporting local talent […]
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.