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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

Record Fair - UK Vinyl Vault

14 November, 09:30-15:30

The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester. PO19 1LQ

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TEDxChichester

14 November, 10:00-17:00

One O Four, Chichester

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Spotlight On

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

Nov14
09:30 Record Fair - UK Vinyl Vault
A Record Fair for Chichester, in the wonderful Assembly Room, Council House, North
Nov14
10:00 TEDxChichester
Coming to Chichester this November 2026 TEDx Chichester is a one-day celebration of
Nov14
10:00 Reindeer Visiting
Reindeer Visiting What better way to start the Christmas season with an extra
Nov14
15:00 Sunset Harbour Discovery boat trip on Solar Heritage
Cruise into the sunset at this special time of day on our eco-friendly
Nov14
18:15 Wonder Women
This gathering celebrates the remarkable achievements and stories behind Wonder Women. Experience a
Nov14
19:00 A Christmas Carol
On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited and miserly old man, is visited
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.

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