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Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year Returns with Celebrity Sitters and Live Painting Competition

Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year returns on Saturday 28 March 2026, bringing together artists from across the region for a live portrait competition celebrating Sussex's creative talent. Organised by Chichester Creative Art Network, the not-for-profit organisation supporting artists across Sussex, the event will see nine Sussex artists compete in a Read more...

Weald & Downland Living Museum achieves recognition for high quality educational visits

The Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton Chichester, has achieved national recognition for its educational visits and has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge. The LOtC Quality Badge is the only scheme that recognises quality of learning and effectiveness of risk management and is awarded by the Read more...

Featured events

The BFG

9 March - 11 April

Chichester Festival Theatre

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Confronting Illusion - Piers Ottey - Champs Hil

10 - 26 March, 11:00 - 16:00

Champs Hill, Coldwaltham

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A Warm Welcome at the Waters Edge: Discovering the Heart of CYE in Chichester Harbour

Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Chichester Harbour, Christian Youth Enterprises (CYE) has been a local cornerstone for over 40 years. Since 1985, this unique activity centre has been much more than just a place to get active - it is a community dedicated to transforming lives through the magic of Read more...

Upcoming events

Mar09
The BFG
Gather your chiddlers to see Roald Dahls unforgettable story come to life this
Mar10
11:00 Confronting Illusion - Piers Ottey - Champs Hil
Confronting Illusion features stunning paintings by Sussex based artist Piers Ottey whose works
Mar10
13:10 Lunchtime Concert
Clara Hope-Simpson, cello & Phillip James Leslie, piano Programme Fanny Mendelssohn (1805-1847) Sonata
Mar10
18:30 A Creative Space - Chi
Bring a project, start a project, be inspired, meet new people. Spending your
Mar11
09:30 Nature Blast Green Gym (weekly, term time)
Reap the benefits of a Wednesday workout - reset and reconnect to yourself
Mar11
17:30 Rotary Darts and Chess Academy
Come and join our new Rotary Darts and Chess Academy, two groups for
Mar11
19:15 Gianni Schicchi (or Where Theres A Will)
OperaUpClose returns to the Minerva with a brilliantly subversive and satirical take on
Mar11
19:30 The Priory Park Archaeological Project
Talk
Mar12
Under Construction: Scratch Night with Future Theatre Makers
Be part of bold new theatre at The Nest! Join us for a
Mar12
12:00 Decoupage and Sip
Spend a gentle, creative afternoon doing something a little different this March with
Mar12
18:15 Breathwork Classes (fortnightly)
BREATHE WELL by Vitae Vi There are good reasons why breathwork is experiencing
Mar12
19:00 Jewellery Making - Mothers Day themed workshop
This Mothers Day themed workshop is beginner friendly and suitable for anyone, with

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