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The Prebendal School appoints acclaimed musician and educator Neil Cannon as new Director of Music

The Prebendal School in Chichester has appointed accomplished musician and educator Neil Cannon as its new Director of Music, strengthening the schools long-standing commitment to musical excellence and providing new opportunities for pupils to develop their confidence, creativity and passion for music. With more than 20 years experience as a Director Read more...

CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL TO CULMINATE YEAR OF ARTISTIC CELEBRATION WITH SPECTACULAR LIGHT EXPERIENCE

Following a year celebrating colour, creativity and the 60th anniversary of John Piper's iconic High Altar Tapestry, Chichester Cathedral will culminate its artistic celebrations this autumn with Illuminating Art, the spectacular new Chichester Cathedral Light Experience by internationally acclaimed artistic collaboration Luxmuralis. Running from 23 to 31 October 2026, the immersive Read more...

Featured events

John Piper at Chichester Cathedral

14 September, 15:00-16:30

West Sussex Record Office, 3 Orchard Street, Chichester PO19 1DD

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Bag Making - The Camden Bag

15 September

2 Keynor Barns, Keynor Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester PO20 7NG

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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

Sep14
15:00 John Piper at Chichester Cathedral
In 1966, Chichester Cathedral unveiled one of Britains most daring post-war art commissions
Sep15
Bag Making - The Camden Bag
2 Day Course - 15th September & 29th September 2026Come and join us
Sep15
09:30 Cast in Stone
This is a Heritage Open Day Walk Stone shapes the character of many
Sep15
10:00 Landschap
Margaret Jones and Jane Brunning are West Sussex-based tapestry weavers whose work explores
Sep15
14:00 Women of the ATA: The Forgotten Pilots of WWII
Talk by Kevin O'Regan, a Chichester-based author, former teacher and working musician. He
Sep15
14:00 Barone Hopper Film Screening & Chapel Heritage Talk - Graylingwell
Join us for a special screening of the Barone Hopper film, offering a
Sep15
19:00 Upstairs @ Raps with Adam Norsworthy (The Milkmen)
Best known as the guitarist and founder member of British blues/rock headliners THE
Sep16
10:00 Keeping The Wheels Turning - A Heritage Open Day Walk
Join us for a 2-mile Heritage Open Day walk to visit a traditional
Sep16
10:45 Harbour Discovery boat trip on Solar Heritage
Experience the beauty, wildlife and history of Chichester Harbour National Landscape on our
Sep16
14:00 Barone Hopper Film Screening & Chapel Heritage Talk - Graylingwell
Join us for a special screening of the Barone Hopper film, offering a
Sep16
18:30 From Jacob Epstein to the Geometry of Fear: the rise of modern, British sculpture
Anna Moszynska traces the exciting trajectory of sculpture in Britain during the first
Sep16
19:00 Upstairs @ Raps with JC Caroll (The Members)
JC Carroll, legendary guitarist and songwriter with punk pioneers The Members, brings decades

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