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Work to strengthen seawall in Selsey to begin at the end of August

Work to refurbish a section of the West Beach seawall in Selsey is due to start at the end of August 2026, helping to protect homes and reduce the risk of coastal erosion. The project, which is being delivered by Chichester District Council's coastal team, Coastal Partners, will strengthen a deteriorating Read more...

Chichester Cinema brings film and local environmental action together for its biggest-ever A Greener Screen

21 films, workshops, talks and a host of local environmental organisations come together for Chichester Cinemas most ambitious environmental season yet A Greener Screen at Chichester Cinema returns from 28 August 15 October 2026 with an exciting line-up of environmental films, local organisations, childrens workshops and talks. The programme will explore Read more...

Featured events

Coldplay Tribute Night for Chestnut Tree House

23 August, 19:00-21:00

one-0-four, the hornet, chichester

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William Cawley's Almshouse Anniversary celebration

24 August

William Cawley Almshouse, Northgate Chichester

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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

Aug23
19:00 Coldplay Tribute Night for Chestnut Tree House
Coldplay Tribute Night For a Great Cause! Join us for an unforgettable Coldplay
Aug24
William Cawley's Almshouse Anniversary celebration
Last year saw the 400th anniversary of the founding by William Cawley of
Aug25
Childrens Workshop | Summer Art Club: Music and Art Collage 7+
Echoing Haroun Hayward's practice, listen to different kinds of music for inspiration to
Aug25
18:30 A Creative Space - Chi
Bring along your own project, start something new using our resources, or just
Aug25
19:00 Upstairs @ Raps with Mark Harrison
Mark Harrison is a truly original songwriter and storyteller, turning everyday life into
Aug26
Childrens Workshop | Summer Art Club: Fabric Printing 7+
Learn about the wonders of upcycled materials in this hands-on creative workshop inspired
Aug26
10:30 Art Tour
Medieval wall paintings and sculpture reliefs sit alongside Victorian glass work and contemporary
Aug26
14:00 Noor Khan Talk & SOE Tour
If A Small and Quiet Light inspires you to discover more about the
Aug26
18:00 Smugglers in West Sussex History Talk
Sage House History Talk - Smugglers in West Sussex with Historian Chris Hare
Aug27
Holiday Thursday Make & Take - Money Box / Pen Pot / Storage
Start your savings with a totally unique money box, make a fun pot
Aug27
Childrens Workshop | Summer Art Club: Marble and Stencil Collage 7+
Create your own imaginary landscape made up of beautiful decorative papers, using techniques
Aug27
17:30 JAZZFEST
New Park Community Centre in Chichester is delighted to welcome JazzFest26 to its

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