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Award-winning finale to a landmark year for Chichester Cathedral

Chichester Cathedral has been recognised with a tourism award for delivering exceptional experiences to all visitors during its landmark 950th anniversary year. The Beautiful South Tourism Awards celebrate excellence across the South Easts visitor economy, recognising attractions and organisations that deliver outstanding experiences for visitors. The Cathedral was presented with a Read more...

Chichester District residents reminded of how to contact the council over Christmas

Chichester District Council is reminding residents how they can access council services while the contact centre is closed over the Christmas period. The councils main offices at East Pallant House, Chichester, will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24 December and will be re-opening on Friday 2 January 2026 at 9am. Read more...

Featured events

The Chichester Festive Market

13 - 14 December

North and East Street, Chichester

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Green Father Christmas Elf School

13 - 14 December, 10:00 - 15:00

Weald and Downland Living Museum

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Spotlight On

Give the Gift of Friendship this Christmas

Have you thought about giving the gift of friendship to one of our local institutions this year? This is really the win-win gift. The organisation concerned can count on guaranteed income and engaged visitors, and the recipient of your gift will receive something that carries on giving for a whole year. Read more...

Upcoming events

Dec13
The Chichester Festive Market
Chichesters main Christmas Market presented by Chichester District Council will take over East
Dec13
10:00 Green Father Christmas Elf School
Join Green Father Christmas for a Magical Elf School Experience This December! Guess
Dec13
10:00 Sounds of Fishbourne: Christmas Concert
Enjoy a day of live festive music at Fishbourne Roman Palace Join us
Dec13
11:00 ABE Artists and Makers Christmas Open Studio Trail
Start the Festive season with the very first ABE Creatives Christmas Open Studio
Dec13
11:00 Chichester Festive Family Day
A magical day out thats perfect for the whole family. A free day
Dec13
15:00 Christmas Concert - Harbour Voices Community Choir
A Christmas Concert given by the Harbour Voices Community Choir.Join us for a
Dec13
19:30 Celebrating Christmas at St James', Emsworth
Come and join the Renaissance Choir in Emsworth on Saturday 13 December at
Dec13
20:00 The Noise Next Door: Comedy, Improvised
Funny stuff, made up on the spot. No gimmicks, no tricks - just
Dec14
10:00 Santa's Secret Grotto
Step into Santas Secret Garden for a magical Christmas experience your family will
Dec14
11:00 Christmas at Stansted House
Step inside Stansted House this Christmas and explore the beautiful Edwardian Mansion after
Dec14
14:00 Sip and Paint at Ashling Park
Join us for a truly special afternoon of painting, sipping, and relaxing in
Dec14
17:00 Chichester Charity Tractor Run
The festive tractors will be back in Chichester again in 2025 on Sunday

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