City breaks - Chichester great ideas

What to do indoors

• Chichester Cathedral

Chichester Cathedral has various styles of architecture, from Norman to perpendicular and has a detached bell tower. It is the site of the shrine of St Richard of Chichester who died in 1253.
• Westgate Leisure Centre

• Bourne Community Leisure Centre
• South Downs Planetarium

What to do outdoors

Chichester Harbour  
Chichester Harbour Water Tours 
There are 48 miles of shoreline from ancient woodlands to eroding sand dunes. All types of boats, yachts and wildlife to see throughout the year. A full commentary is given and light refreshments are available.


South Downs Way 
The South Downs Way is a long distance footpath in Southern England and is one of Britain's National Trails. It runs for around 100 miles from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in Sussex, with a small loop around Eastbourne.


Fishbourne Roman Palace
FishbourneRoman Palace was discovered by accident during the digging of a water main trench in 1960. Excavations showed the site had developed from a military base at the time of the Roman invasion in AD43 to a sumptuous Palace by the end of the first century.

• West Dean Gardens

Whether garden fanatic or casual visitor, staying an hour or a day, at any season, there is always something to enjoy at West Dean Gardens.

What to do in the daytime

Museums & galleries

• Chichester District Museum 
• Pallant House Gallery 
• Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 
• Cass Sculpture Foundation 
• Royal Military Police Museum

Shopping

• Little London Boutique 
• Game, Set and Match 
• J&G Gallery

What to do at night

Entertainment

• Chichester Festival Theatre 
• Chichester Festivities 
• Chichester Gate Leisure Park 
• Chicago Rock Café 
• The Fountain 
• Thursdays Nightclub

Eating & drinking

• St Martin's Organic Tearooms 
• Comme Ca 
• Woodies Wine Bar 
• George & Dragon Inn 
• Tandoori Nite 
• The Vestry