Venues

The lovely old church dedicated to St Mary and to St Blaise dates from the early twelfth century. From an entry in the Domesday Book we know that Boxgrove had the status of a parish and that a church existed...
Candida Stevens Gallery specialises in bringing the best of Contemporary British Art to West Sussex. Candida Stevens Gallery is a curation-led gallery established in 2012 opening its physical gallery in 2014. The gallery produces exhibitions that explore important themes through...
An active and lively evangelical church drawing people from all over Chichester and the surrounding area.
Come and explore this historic 900-year-old Cathedral whose spire dominates the horizon for miles around. This magnificent Cathedral is Mother Church to the parishes of Sussex and welcomes visitors of any faith and those with none. With history, heritage, art...
Chichester Festival Theatre creates inspiring experiences that bring people together – on and off the stage. We aim to light a spark in everyone who experiences our work – locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. As one of the UK’s flagship...
Chichester Free School is a mixed-sex free school located in Chichester. It opened in 2013 and caters for students aged 4–19 years.
The Chichester Ship Canal is a leisure waterway linking historic Chichester to the sea. The canal runs 4 miles from the Basin to the Harbour at Birdham and, today, the 2 miles as far as Donnington is navigable. It is...
The Chichester City Arts Centre is a new arts and community hire venue close to the city centre. Set in the former church of St Bartholomew’s, a 200 year old late Georgian grade II listed building, the Centre has a...
The traditional pub features a pool table, a log fire and a heated courtyard garden, and serves real ales and locally sourced, home-cooked dishes. There’s also regular live music.
We programme and deliver the widest range of film and performance events from around the world in a welcoming and inclusive way, that brings us together. Dedicated to showing the best cinema from the UK and abroad. Home to the...
The Council House is a Grade II listed building steeped in history in the heart of Chichester City Centre. The Assembly Room and Ante Room were added to the Council House between 1781-1783. It is one of four rooms for...
Chichester Friends Meeting House is a community hub as well as a place of worship. Many groups use the facilities and it has housed art exhibitions and small theatre pieces in the past. The main room downstairs can seat up...
Christ Church is a loving, and vibrant Christian community in the heart of Chichester. We are a joint Methodist and United Reformed Church. Our regular Sunday family services are at 10:30. Children leave the service part-way through to take part...
Edes House was built at the end of the 17th century for local maltster John Edes, and his wife Hannah, and now has Grade 1 listed status and has been carefully restored. The house is situated on West Street in...
Explore this first-century home and outstanding archaeological site.  Get hands-on at our exciting family events and marvel at the largest collection of early Roman mosaic floors in Britain.  Discovered in 1960, the North Wing of this remarkable building is an...
The Fountain is one of the oldest public houses in the Roman cathedral city of Chichester, thought to have first opened its doors in 1798. This charming inn is full of interesting traditional features and was actually built against the...
Situated in the heart of Chichester City Centre, The Guildhall radiates romance and charm. With plenty of natural light, a beautiful stone floor and grand opening entrance, The Guildhall adds a touch of fairytale to any event. It’s a Grade...
The Chapel opened its doors in March 2022. It is available to everybody from Monday to Saturday, 8am-5pm, with a café; a space to meet; a space to share and come together with friends and family; and a pre-school play...
We have a range of rooms available to hire, ranging from a large hall (which accommodates up to around 70 people), to a characterful meditation sanctuary (ideal for a small group of 8–10 people). These spaces are suitable for a wide range...
Halnaker Park is an medieval deer park situated in the parish of Boxgrove.
Holy Trinity Church in Bosham is the oldest known place of worship in West Sussex, lying at the heart of the idyllic coastal village of Bosham, at the foot of the stunning South Downs National Park, near to Chichester and neighbour to...
Juno Studio is the home of artist Catherine Barnes.
Linda Foskett, mixed media artist, trained as a Cartographer and now enjoys the freedom of working in various mediums. Her work includes Landscapes mainly in Oils, etchings, monoprints and other styles of printing. Together with working with metal making silver...
Community centres available for hire.
Who are we and what do we do? New Park Centre (NPC) is a Community and Arts Centre located on the eastern side of Chichester, West Sussex.  It has been in existence since 1974 and is housed in a converted...
Opened in 2012, The Novium Museum is Chichester’s award-winning museum. Built over the remains of a Roman bathhouse with three floors of fantastic exhibitions, The Novium Museum tells the fascinating story of Chichester District and its rich heritage. It looks...
The Council House is a Grade II listed building steeped in history in the heart of Chichester City Centre. The Old Court Room is situated on the ground floor of the building and as the name suggests, was originally used...
Oxmarket Contemporary is a volunteer-run charity whose mission is to promote art and support artists in a professional and inclusive manner. We provide a range of accessible exhibition spaces for artists, both emerging and local, and art societies and groups,...
Oaklands Pavilion is the home of Chichester Rugby Football Club and a wedding, meeting and events venue.
Priory Park is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England, operated by Chichester District Council. It is situated in the northeast quadrant of Chichester City centre.
This is your space – somewhere for you to come to feel better, regardless of age or experience, fitness or agility. Designed around the needs of the Chichester community, this beautiful park-side location is the perfect space to care for...
The Pallant Suite is available for hire for your Wedding Receptions, Formal Dinners, Buffets, Anniversary & Birthday Parties, Dinner Dances, Tea Dances, Seminars, Conferences, Presentations and other Functions. * Fully Licensed bar with a large selection of wines and spirits....
Pallant House Gallery is one of Britain’s most distinctive modern art museums. It tells the story of British art from 1900 to now through original exhibitions and a world-class collection. In its 20 galleries, housed in an historic Queen Anne...
A friendly performance venue in the heart of Bognor Regis, with a mixture of professional and community programming. Enjoy a range of entertainment from dance, musicals, drama, music and family events. Capacity: 353.Disabled access. facebook.com/TheRegisCentretwitter.com/regiscentreinstagram.com/regiscentre
The school offers musical tuition and stages regular performances by professional musicians. Its aim is to promote classical music on all levels. The school offers musical tuition and stages regular performances by professional musicians. As well as providing a dedicated...
Chichester College is proud to house the fantastic Riverside Theatre and Riverside Theatre Company – our in-house student performing arts company.
The Town Hall complex comprises three halls for hire. All areas have disabled access and facilities.
St Paul’s is a flourishing church in the heart of Chichester, a worshipping family comprised of all ages, committed to the daily rhythm of prayer and praise through word and sacrament. We are a large and growing church with a...
The Village Hall is in the village of Singleton in West Sussex. Singleton village is surrounded by beautiful countryside of the South Downs, and is within the South Downs National Park.
Magnificent staterooms and extensive servants’ quarters await you in this beautiful Edwardian house, set in 1800 acres of ancient forest and extraordinary landscaped parkland. The House is set as though the Earl was still at home and gives the visitor...
A rare surviving example of a Georgian evangelical ‘preaching house’ Built in 1812, thedelightfully elegant design of St John’s reflects the importance the evangelical movement placed on sermons and scripture reading rather than communion. Unusually, it was not built as...
St Peter’s Place is the Church Hall for the Church of St Peter and St Mary in Fishbourne, West Sussex. It enjoys a peaceful setting adjoining the church, overlooks Fishbourne Meadows and shares the same car park. It was completed...
Chichester University has a longstanding commitment to dance and the performing arts at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The ShowRoom’s role as a receiving venue and a teaching space reflects the Universities work in this area. The ShowRoom is an important marker...
Its garden is a popular venue for intimate performances, such as by “Guitars in the Garden”.
St Pancras is a lively and growing Evangelical Anglican church in the centre of Chichester. We meet for contemporary worship and biblical teaching on Sundays, and in small groups mid-week. This church is only available for Festival events in special...
St George’s is the parish church for the eastern part of the city of Chichester, including Whyke, Rumboldswhyke, Shopwhyke and Portfield.
The Chapel is part of the University of Chichester and an established concert venue for music students, staff and visiting musicians.
This beautiful medieval banqueting hall is the perfect location for large dinners, receptions, conferences and lectures.  Capacity: Theatre: 100, Reception: 120, Cabaret Style: 40, Dinner: 100.Disabled access.
Whyke Community Orchard celebrated 10 years of growing in 2023. A bijou orchard of 9 Sussex heritage apple trees, it has glades between the trees, suitable for very select gatherings. There are two benches, which very firmly attached, to be...
Beautiful restored and creative gardens open to the public in the grounds of West Dean College of Arts and Conservation, near Chichester.
The Weald & Downland Living Museum – a hidden gem in the South East, quintessentially British in a picture-perfect setting. We are a museum for those who want to see, touch and even smell what life was really like for...
Waterstones Chichester; lots of nooks and crannies to explore and friendly booksellers to help you find the perfect read! Opposite Chichester Cathedral, we are based in part of ‘The Dolphin & Anchor’ a stunning timber framed Grade 2 listed building...

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