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Fontwell Parks prestigious Southern National Raceday returns this November for a day of racing, countryside entertainment and family fun

Sunday 15 November 2026 | Fontwell Park Racecourse, West Sussex The Southern National Raceday returns to Fontwell Park Racecourse on Sunday 15 November, bringing one of the highlights of the autumn jump racing season to West Sussex for a day of high-stakes racing, countryside entertainment and family fun. Staged on Fontwell Read more...

New initiative launched to champion Chichester and drive future growth

Businesses, organisations and partners from across the Chichester District gathered at Pallant House Gallery on Wednesday 16 September for the launch of a major new community-wide initiative designed to raise the profile of Chichester and the wider area, strengthen the economy, attract investment and create jobs. The event marked the launch Read more...

Featured events

Hand Building Ceramic Gluggle Jugs

19 September

Pottery Lodge Connolly Way Chichester PO19 6PG

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Open Day at Pallant House Gallery

19 September

Pallant House Gallery

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Spotlight On

THE IMPOSSIBLE THEATRE*

How Chichester Created a National Treasure Today, Chichester Festival Theatre seems such a natural part of the city that it is difficult to imagine Chichester without it. Yet little more than 65 years ago, building a major professional theatre in a small cathedral city appeared extraordinarily ambitious and, in all honesty, Read more...

Upcoming events

Sep19
Hand Building Ceramic Gluggle Jugs
Whether you're inspired by the curves of a koi, the grin of a
Sep19
Open Day at Pallant House Gallery
Join us for an art-filled day of discovery and creativity all completely FREE!
Sep19
Pagham Harbour Guided Walk: Pagham Migration Magic
Join enthusiastic and friendly am of guides at the RSPB's Pagham Harbour Reserve
Sep19
09:00 Emsworth Loves Local Small Business Market
Join us on 21st February at Emsworth Methodist Church for a lovely day
Sep19
09:30 Pagham Harbour Nature and Wildlife Photography Workshop
This all-day practical workshop gives an introduction to the key principles and techniques
Sep19
10:15 Seal Safari Boat Trip on Solar Heritage
Experience the wonderful seals and natural beauty of Chichester Harbour on our eco-friendly
Sep19
19:30 Pianist Rustem Hayroudinoff: Regis School of Music Anniversary Concert
This anniversary concert promises to be a fitting celebration of thirty years of
Sep20
15:30 Planetarium Show: Late Summer Stars, Moon and Planets
In September, from dark locations and when there is no bright Moon in
Sep21
14:00 Cathedral Fellowship - The Deans of Chichester
Canon Vanessa Baron shines a light on the lives and ministries of some
Sep22
15:30 Rhinestone Dolly
Join us for a dazzling afternoon with our fabulous Dolly Parton Tribute Act
Sep22
18:00 The Wonders of the Weald & Downland Museum
Join us for a fascinating history talk exploring the wonders of the Weald
Sep22
18:30 A Creative Space - Chi
Bring along your own project, start something new using our resources, or just

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