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Full company announced for Chichester Festival Theatre's first ever production of MY FAIR LADY

A brand-new production of Lerner & Loewe's glorious, evergreen musical My Fair Lady which has never before been produced at Chichester will be directed by Rachel Kavanaugh and run from 6 July 5 September. Hadley Fraser (Magic, The Pajama Game, City of Angels) plays Henry Higgins, with Keziah Ibe making her Read more...

Housing Matters Roadshow brings housing advice to local communities

Residents across the Chichester District are being invited to get free housing advice as part of Chichester District Councils Housing Matters Roadshow, which is visiting communities throughout the summer and autumn. The roadshow will make it easy for residents and landlords to speak directly with housing officers, ask questions, and find Read more...

Featured events

Fontwell Park Family Festival Raceday

24 May

Fontwell Park Racecourse

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Pottery Throw Down!

24 May, 10:00-16:30

Felix & Tabitha

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Spotlight On

National Year of Reading: 10 Books Set In And Around Chichester To Add To Your Bookshelf

Boost your 2026 reading challenge with 10 fiction books that take inspiration from Chichester and the surrounding area. Fiction offers an irresistible sense of escapism, but sometimes it's nice to settle down with something a little more familiar. Chichester and the surrounding district have seen their fair share of historical moments Read more...

Upcoming events

May24
Fontwell Park Family Festival Raceday
Following its hugely popular debut last year, Fontwell Park Racecourse welcomes back its
May24
10:00 Pottery Throw Down!
Do you watch the Pottery Throw Down or the film Ghost and think,
May24
10:00 Mosaic House Number
Come and learn how to cut colourful glass, tiles and vintage china in
May24
10:00 Silent Retreat Day
With Emma Owen Smith An opportunity to enjoy the Green Door sanctuary, with
May25
10:00 May Half Term: Celts and Romans
Celts and Romans go head-to-head this May half term at Fishbourne Roman Palace
May25
11:00 May Bank Holiday House Opening
Visit Stansted House this May Bank Holiday and enjoy an Upstairs, Downstairs experience
May26
Saxon Life May Half Term Activities
Immerse yourself in the Saxon period this May half term!
May26
08:30 Acorn Networking
This is a premium Networking group at a Budget Price it works on
May26
10:00 Stephen Bushnell - The Alphabet Collections
Oxmarket are delighted to welcome Stephen Bushnell to Oxmarket for a 2 week
May26
14:00 Open House & Foyer Cafe
Join us in our foyer cafe, a welcoming and relaxing spot for tea
May26
15:00 'Birds Ahoy!' Family-friendly boat trip on Solar Heritage
Chichester Harbour is nationally and internationally important as a site for coastal birds.
May26
18:30 A Creative Space - Chi
Bring a project, start a project, be inspired, meet new people. Spending your

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