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.
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Shippam's: A Chichester Brand Admission is free, with donations welcome. Behind every jar of potted paste was a person, a story - and a city. This summer, one of Chichester's most iconic names steps back into the spotlight in a brand new exhibition exploring the history, impact, and legacy of Shippam's. From humble beginnings in […]
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 […]
Join us every Tuesday for our dance classes at Ceroc Chichester - The Assembly Room, The Council House, PO19 1LQ Our fantastic dance venue runs every Tuesday evening! Beginners are welcome at our venue every week, no need to book, just turn up alone or with friends! The Assembly Room offers a beautiful hall with […]
Drink & Draw Club by Weald Contemporary is BACK in September! September Date: Wednesdays – 3 Sept 6:00 – 8:00 PM What’s in store: A relaxed, guided drawing session led by a creative pro All drawing materials provided (but bring your fave tools if you'd like!) 🍷 One complimentary drink of your choice: – A […]
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 Room 12 for a new regular music night programmed by City Sounds, DJ'd by Ronnie Joice and hosted and covered by The Seen Zine. Each month three new acts will play a debut show in Chichester at Room 12 and showcase the incredible talent coming from Sussex. Your acts.. Sametime Brighton based Sametime have […]
It's back to school...St Trinians Style! An evening of fun & frolics with our resident Queens Cilly Black & Amber Solaire...plus special guests! Book in for your school dinner meal pre-show! Tickets - Adults - £10 Kids - £5 Book yours 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.
Create abstract portraits and figures through monoprinting with artist Charlotte Cranidge. In this dynamic workshop, artist Charlotte Cranidge will guide you through the process of creating abstracted portraits and figures, using experimental monoprinting techniques. Drawing inspiration from Ben Nicholson’s prints in our Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists exhibition, you’ll explore the expressive possibilities of printmaking, crafting […]
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.
The popular Pub Quiz at The Nags Head in Chichester is an established, weekly event, attracting a range of locals who want to enjoy a fun evening out, while straining a few brain cells. The Nags Head Pub Quiz is a weekly event, held every Monday from 8pm a regular favourite for locals and visitors alike. At only £2 […]
Study the shape, texture, shades and tones of rocks and crystals from direct observation this September! You'll be using coloured chalk and deep dark charcoal to draw a variety of naturally formed curiosities. All materials are provided, and everyone is welcome. Discover the magic of play-based learning, where nature and art come together in a […]
Join us every Tuesday for our dance classes at Ceroc Chichester - The Assembly Room, The Council House, PO19 1LQ Our fantastic dance venue runs every Tuesday evening! Beginners are welcome at our venue every week, no need to book, just turn up alone or with friends! The Assembly Room offers a beautiful hall with […]
Do you remember the sights, sounds and smells of Shippam’s? Join us for a friendly drop-in session where you can visit the exhibition, handle original Shippam’s objects, and share your stories of Chichester’s famous factory. Whether you worked there, had a family connection or just loved the taste of the pastes, we’d love to hear […]
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 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.
Visit our exhibitions for FREE Find out more about our incredible collection of art with our Highlights of the Collection tours Let our Curatorial team unveil the fascinating stories behind some of our artworks in our Library Show and Tell Join our Artist Educators for a range of fun, drop-in creative activities suitable for all […]
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.
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.
The popular Pub Quiz at The Nags Head in Chichester is an established, weekly event, attracting a range of locals who want to enjoy a fun evening out, while straining a few brain cells. The Nags Head Pub Quiz is a weekly event, held every Monday from 8pm a regular favourite for locals and visitors alike. At only £2 […]
Join us every Tuesday for our dance classes at Ceroc Chichester - The Assembly Room, The Council House, PO19 1LQ Our fantastic dance venue runs every Tuesday evening! Beginners are welcome at our venue every week, no need to book, just turn up alone or with friends! The Assembly Room offers a beautiful hall with […]
If you are already an experienced knitter join us for this fabulous sock knitting course with Knitting Guru Susan Alexander! In the first week, you will cover casting on in the round over four needles and knitting to the heel flap. During the second session, you will knit the heel flap and gusset. You may […]
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.
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: Thursday 24 July Thursday 28 August Thursday 18 September Thursday 23 October Experienced tutor Wendy Barratt, Sky Portrait Artist of the Year 2023, will be based in the main exhibition gallery inviting […]
Researching your family history has never been easier. Whether you're looking to trace long-lost relatives or explore your ancestral roots, Sue Webber will guide you through the basics during this informative talk. Find out how to begin your journey into family history and how to connect with your past through archives, tools and DNA research. […]
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.
'In my Garden' Collage workshop A day to explore what a garden might represent to us through collage. Be inspired what you find exciting ; flowers, birds, animals , buildings , somewhere in the city , or by the seaside , whatever takes your fancy and allow your creativity to run riot. Jacqui will […]
Looking for a creative way to spend a few mindful hours? Come and join us for a gentle and inspiring introduction to linocut printing, where you’ll learn the basics and create a small set of hand-printed gift cards to take home. This half-day workshop is designed especially for beginners, so no experience is needed, just […]
The Chichester vegan market takes over East Street, right in the centre of the city, on just two days each year. The event brings together a huge variety of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, sustainable chandlers, local artists, zero-waste champions, environmental charities and loads more.
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.
The popular Pub Quiz at The Nags Head in Chichester is an established, weekly event, attracting a range of locals who want to enjoy a fun evening out, while straining a few brain cells. The Nags Head Pub Quiz is a weekly event, held every Monday from 8pm a regular favourite for locals and visitors alike. At only £2 […]
Join us every Tuesday for our dance classes at Ceroc Chichester - The Assembly Room, The Council House, PO19 1LQ Our fantastic dance venue runs every Tuesday evening! Beginners are welcome at our venue every week, no need to book, just turn up alone or with friends! The Assembly Room offers a beautiful hall with […]
The Sussex Bookshop will be welcoming local author Matthew J Evans to promote and sign his new book, One Dark Thought. It will be the fourth in his Chichester Crime Mystery series.
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 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 The Escapist for their Open Mic with Chris Simmons All singers and players welcome, good vibes only! Starts at 8pm every last Thursday of the month!
This year, Chichester City Council and Chichester Rotary Novum Beacon are combining efforts to host a Macmillan Coffee Morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan are doing whatever it takes to help more people with cancer get the best care the UK has to offer, whoever and wherever they are. Learn more about their […]
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.
Essential Oil Blending Workshop with Nic from Pure Cariad. This workshop is a great introduction to using and blending essential oils. Nic will cover the benefits, a few safety tips and how to begin to blend with an ailment or particular aroma or feeling in mind. Then it is very much hands on, experimenting and […]
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.
The popular Pub Quiz at The Nags Head in Chichester is an established, weekly event, attracting a range of locals who want to enjoy a fun evening out, while straining a few brain cells. The Nags Head Pub Quiz is a weekly event, held every Monday from 8pm a regular favourite for locals and visitors alike. At only £2 […]
Join us every Tuesday for our dance classes at Ceroc Chichester - The Assembly Room, The Council House, PO19 1LQ Our fantastic dance venue runs every Tuesday evening! Beginners are welcome at our venue every week, no need to book, just turn up alone or with friends! The Assembly Room offers a beautiful hall with […]
Join us for an inclusive open mic night on the last Tuesday of the month. Everyone welcome, inexperienced, experienced, singing, spoken word, bands, solo artists.
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 […]
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.
Pallant Proms: A Harmonious Revival at Pallant House Gallery We are thrilled to announce the next season of Pallant Proms at Pallant House Gallery—a celebration of exceptional music and talent. Join us for three captivating daytime concerts, featuring young pianists from the Royal College of Music, performing on the illustrious Bosendorfer grand piano generously bequeathed […]
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.
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Wedding Fair on Sunday 5th October! Join us for an inspiring day filled with love, creativity, and expert advice. The house will be buzzing with a selection of amazing wedding suppliers, all ready to help you plan your perfect day. Whether you’re newly engaged or putting the final touches […]
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.