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Film goers enjoyed a season of 21 environmentally focused films and meaningful community partnerships brought together by Chichester Cinema.

With the devastating effects of climate change increasingly evident around the world, this year Chichester Cinema took its annual environmental film season to a new level. A Greener Screen balanced a programme of films exploring the challenges facing our planet, with films celebrating the beauty, diversity and wonder of our natural Read more...

Discover Festive Traditions of Christmas Past at Stansted House This December

Step inside Stansted House this December and enjoy a festive day out as you explore the Edwardian mansion after it has been beautifully decorated for Christmas. Discover how the Earls of Bessborough and their family celebrated Christmas through the centuries as you visit the beautiful State Rooms before venturing downstairs to Read more...

Featured events

Chichester's Largest Indoor Christmas Market 2026 at Westgate Leisure Centre

15 November

Westgate Leisure Centre PO19 1RJ

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Nature Discovery / Bird-Watching boat trip on Solar Heritage

15 November, 09:30-11:30

Itchenor Jetty, Itchenor, PO20 7AW

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From Ravenna to Midhurst: The Remarkable Story Behind Philip Jackson's Dante

Visitors walking beside South Pond in Midhurst may be surprised to encounter one of the greatest figures in European literature. Standing among the trees is Dante Alighieri, the medieval Italian poet whose Divine Comedy has influenced writers, artists and thinkers for more than 700 years. The bronze sculpture is the work Read more...

Upcoming events

Nov15
Chichester's Largest Indoor Christmas Market 2026 at Westgate Leisure Centre
Chichester's Largest Indoor Christmas Market 2026 at Westgate Leisure Centre IS COMING THIS
Nov15
09:30 Nature Discovery / Bird-Watching boat trip on Solar Heritage
Chichester Harbour is nationally and internationally important as a site for coastal birds
Nov15
10:50 Southern National Raceday
Experience an exciting day of racing at Fontwell Park Racecourse, featuring the prestigious
Nov16
14:00 Cathedral Fellowship - Antonin Dvorak, the man and his music
Canon Stephen Hoy explores the life and works of the great Czech composer,
Nov17
10:30 ChichestHER Tactile Tour
Tactile tours are led by The Novium Museum volunteers and offer visitors the
Nov17
14:00 Louisa Maria Hubbard: Championing the Right of Women to Work
Life was difficult for single, 'genteel' Victorian women who needed to support themselves.
Nov17
19:00 Festive Workshop - Christmas Decorations
Join us for a truly creative Scrapstore session - making your own Christmas
Nov17
19:15 The Silence and the Noise
Daize has a sharp tongue and a sharper blade. Ben has killer trainers
Nov17
19:30 Creative Wise Women Circle
Collaboration. Community. Conscious Awareness. Listening Cheerleader. Pause Moments. Sacred Space. This circle is
Nov17
19:30 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Chris Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by
Nov17
20:00 Fiddlers Blaze a Trail at WemsFest
Hailing from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, the multi award winning Blazin
Nov18
10:00 Bellmans Valuation Day
A team of expert specialists from Bellmans Auctioneers will be available for free,

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