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Shaping the Future by Preserving the Past: Heritage Crafts for the Next Generation

Families are invited to roll up their sleeves and step into the past at the Weald & Downland Living Museum, West Sussex, with Try a Trade on the 9 & 10 May. This lively, hands-on event has been designed especially for children to explore traditional crafts and historic skills. Set across Read more...

New Art and Textile Tours launch at Chichester Cathedral, bringing modern sacred art to life

A new programme of monthly Art and Textile Tours will launch at Chichester Cathedral from 29 April 2026, offering visitors the opportunity to experience one of the country's most remarkable collections of modern religious art and textile heritage in an engaging and dynamic way. The newly curated tours form part of Read more...

Featured events

Themes in Poetry - Family

29 April, 15:00—16:30

The Sussex Bookshop

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Rotary Darts and Chess Academy

29 April - 30 September, 17:30—19:30

Pavilion Building, Chichester College, Chichester.

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Spotlight On

Chichester Lands on the Monopoly Board

Chichester has joined an exclusive club — cities with their own edition of the world's most famous board game. First published in 1935 and originally based on Atlantic City, Monopoly has sold more than 275 million copies worldwide and is played in over 100 countries Now the city has its own Read more...

Upcoming events

Apr29
15:00 Themes in Poetry - Family
Meg is passionate about poetry. But many of us still think of it
Apr29
17:30 Rotary Darts and Chess Academy
Come and join our new Darts and Chess Academy, we meet every Wednesday
Apr30
Sam Sweeney Trio
The Sam Sweeney Trio brings together three of the UK's most compelling folk
Apr30
18:00 Ceramic Biscuit Coasters & Mug
Think of your childhood biscuits Custard Cream, Bourbon, Iced Rings, Jammy Dodger, Rich
Apr30
18:00 The Stopham Mount and Other Archaeological Finds
An evening talk with Jane Clark, Finds Liaison Officer for Sussex Join Jane
Apr30
19:00 Sew Resourceful - Reusable Gift Bag using a Sewing Machine
At the Scrapstore we are all about reusing and repurposing unwanted items, including
May01
ROSA Botanical Art Fair
ROSA Botanical Art Fair is a spring celebration of flora in art and
May01
Horse Racing at Goodwood - Season Opener
Goodwood gallops into its first fixture, with high-quality action on the track featuring
May01
Comedy at The Nest with Laura Lexx
Join us for Comedy at The Nest! Headlining the show is the brilliant
May01
Last Friday Club presents: Chichester Festival of Business
Ten years of the Last Friday Club. One epic morning to celebrate. Friday
May01
08:00 First Friday Breakfast
Please contact Pete Wild for details; chibreakfast@firstfriday-network.co.uk. The Chichester Group meet for breakfast
May01
09:00 Breathwork Classes (fortnightly)
BREATHE WELL by Vitae Vi There are good reasons why breathwork is experiencing

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