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New Summer Exhibition Celebrates Richard Cobden and the Fight for Free Trade

This summer, the Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester, invites visitors to discover the remarkable life and legacy of one of Sussex's most influential political figures in a new exhibition, Richard Cobden: Sussex Free Trade Campaigner.From Saturday, 13 June through to the Sunday, 13 September, visitors can explore the exhibition, in Read more...

Governments second consultation on local government reorganisation in Sussex has closed

The second Government consultation on options for local government reorganisation in Sussex has now closed. The Government asked for views on two additional options, following feedback from the previous consultation. These were based on modifications to proposals previously submitted by local authorities in Sussex. In West Sussex, the additional proposal involved Read more...

Featured events

Art Tour

17 June, 10:30-11:15

Chichester Cathedral

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Historic walk through Chichester

17 June, 11:00-12:30

Starts at the Novium

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SussexFest And How To Celebrate This Sussex Day

If there is something a resident of Sussex could be druv to, it's Sussex Day. Sussex Day is the annual celebration of all things Sussex that is celebrated on 16th June each year. Given the history and tradition it encompasses, though, it's a recent arrival on the calendar. The official day Read more...

Upcoming events

Jun17
10:30 Art Tour
Medieval wall paintings and sculpture reliefs sit alongside Victorian glass work and contemporary
Jun17
11:00 Historic walk through Chichester
Walk around Chichester with an experienced guide who will show you interesting things
Jun17
12:00 Special Harbour Discovery boat trip on Solar Heritage -ISC Keelboat racing week
Experience the action of Itchenor Sailing Club's historic keelboat week from the water
Jun17
18:00 Improv Workshop with Chichester Improv and Drama
If you loved drama at school, or you are still practising or even
Jun17
18:00 An evening of words and jazz
The University of Chichester is a hive of creativity. The Universitys prestigious MA
Jun17
18:30 Lecture: Scandinavian modern - behind the scenes
James Vaux considers why 1950s Scandinavian modern design became so popular, taking the
Jun17
19:00 ECCO Community Orchestra
The ECCO Encore Chichester Community Orchestra presents musical favourites, including the first movement
Jun17
19:30 Prehistoric Sites in Sussex: Mystery and Legend
Before archaeology unlocked the secrets of so many prehistoric sites in Sussex, landmarks,
Jun18
10:30 Guided Tree Walk through the Garden
Enjoy a guided tree walk through Bishops Palace Garden, discovering remarkable trees noted
Jun18
11:00 Historic walk through Chichester
Departing from The Novium Museum on Tower Street April to September: Wednesdays &
Jun18
17:00 Thursday Late | Celebrating Pride
Join us for our fifth annual evening of performance, art and celebration in
Jun18
18:00 Talk | In conversation: Queer Art with Mollie Barnes, Gemma Rolls-Bentley and Simon Martin
Join Gemma Rolls-Bentley and Mollie Barnes as they discuss their new book, Art

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