Chichester Guide

Practical guides and local knowledge

Everything you need to know about living in and visiting Chichester. These guides are written with genuine local knowledge.

Food & Drink

• Restaurants in Chichester
  Dining out in the cathedral city
• Cafes in Chichester
  Coffee shops, bakeries and daytime eateries
• Pubs in Chichester
  Real ale, pub food and historic drinking establishments
• Takeaway Food in Chichester
  Fish and chips, Indian, Chinese, pizza and delivery options
• Farm Shops near Chichester
  Local produce from the West Sussex countryside
• Sunday Lunch in Chichester
  Pub roasts and restaurant options for the weekend
• Breakfast and Brunch in Chichester
  Where to start the day in the cathedral city
• Local Produce in Chichester
  Farmers markets, food producers and West Sussex ingredients

Shopping & Services

• Shopping in Chichester
  High street, independents and specialist shops
• Hairdressers and Barbers in Chichester
  Salons and barbershops across the city
• Veterinary Practices near Chichester
  Animal healthcare for pets and livestock
• Dental Practices in Chichester
  NHS and private dental care in the city
• GP Surgeries in Chichester
  General practice and primary healthcare
• Opticians in Chichester
  Eye care, glasses and contact lenses
• Pharmacies in Chichester
  Dispensing, health advice and pharmacy services
• Estate Agents in Chichester
  Buying, selling and the local property market

Health & Wellbeing

• Gyms and Fitness in Chichester
  Leisure centres, private gyms and fitness classes
• Swimming in Chichester
  Pools, open water and swimming for all ages
• Yoga and Pilates in Chichester
  Classes, studios and mindful movement
• Mental Health Support in Chichester
  Services, charities and support for mental wellbeing
• St Richard's Hospital
  NHS hospital services, A&E and specialist care

Transport & Travel

• Car Parking in Chichester
  City centre car parks, charges and tips
• Chichester Railway Station
  Train services to London, Portsmouth and Brighton
• Bus Services in Chichester
  Local and regional bus routes and connections
• Cycling in and around Chichester
  Cycle routes, the Centurion Way and flat terrain
• Driving and Roads around Chichester
  The A27, local roads and traffic

Property & Living

• Property Prices in Chichester
  A premium cathedral city market
• Renting in Chichester
  Rental market, costs and areas to consider
• New Build Developments in Chichester
  Housing developments and planning in the district
• Council Tax in Chichester District
  Rates, bands and how the charges break down
• Utilities and Broadband in Chichester
  Energy, water and internet services

Education

• Schools in Chichester
  An overview of education in the cathedral city
• Primary Schools in Chichester
  Infant, junior and primary schools in the city
• Secondary Schools in Chichester
  Chichester High School, Bishop Luffa and sixth form options
• University of Chichester
  Higher education, Bishop Otter campus and student life
• Nurseries and Early Years in Chichester
  Childcare, pre-schools and early education

Culture & Leisure

• Chichester Cathedral
  History, architecture and the heart of the city
• Chichester Festival Theatre
  World-class theatre in the heart of West Sussex
• Pallant House Gallery
  Modern British art in a Georgian setting
• Goodwood
  Motor racing, horse racing, estate and countryside
• The Novium Museum
  Roman Chichester, local history and exhibitions
• Cinema in Chichester
  Film screenings and the big screen experience
• Nightlife in Chichester
  Pubs, bars and evening entertainment
• Live Music in Chichester
  Concerts, pub music and performance venues

Outdoors & Nature

• Walks near Chichester
  South Downs, harbour paths and traffic-free trails
• The South Downs from Chichester
  National Park access, walks and views
• Chichester Harbour
  Sailing, walking and birdwatching in the AONB
• Parks and Green Spaces in Chichester
  Priory Park, gardens and places to relax
• Gardens to Visit near Chichester
  West Dean, Goodwood and gardens of the coastal plain
• Wildlife and Nature near Chichester
  Harbour birds, Downs habitats and local wildlife

Community & Events

• Chichester Christmas Market and Festivities
  Festive markets, lights and seasonal events
• Chichester Festivities
  The annual summer festival of arts and culture
• Chichester Farmers Market
  Local produce, seasonal food and market traditions
• Community Groups and Volunteering in Chichester
  Local organisations, charities and ways to get involved