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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

Planetarium Show: Late Summer Stars, Moon and Planets

20 September, 15:30-16:40

South Downs Planetarium

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Cathedral Fellowship - The Deans of Chichester

21 September, 14:00-15:15

Chichester Cathedral

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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

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
Sep22
18:30 Chancellor's Autumn Lectures 2026
The Theology of the Icon-Symbols & Images in Christian Art As part of
Sep22
19:30 Creative Wise Women Circle
Collaboration. Community. Conscious Awareness. Listening Cheerleader. Pause Moments. Sacred Space. This circle is
Sep23
Autumn Racing at Goodwood
The perfect excuse to escape the office, bring friends, family or work colleagues
Sep23
10:30 Art History Course | Framing the Landscape in 20th Century British Art
Join Pallant House Gallery for a three-part series of engaging art history lectures
Sep23
14:00 West Dean House Tour and Cream Tea
House Tour & Cream Tea - The Hidden Histories of West Dean Join
Sep23
19:15 Southampton's Railway History
The presentation covers the History of Railways in Southampton from the original three
Sep24
Autumn Wreath Making
Come along and learn to create and take home a beautiful, natural Autumnal

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