Chichester

Welcome to Chichester - an exclusive blend of cosmopolitan city, contrasting coast and picturesque countryside. Brimming with arts and culture and steeped in two thousand years of history, the cathedral city of Chichester is situated between two 'Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty', the gorgeous rolling hills of the South Downs and the seclusion and tranquillity of Chichester harbour

A City with art and soul

Cosmopolitan but intimate, traditional but quirky, fashionable but cultural, Chichester is made for exploring. There’s history on every corner, from the Roman Walls and the Tudor Market Cross to the Georgian terraces and the 12th century cathedral.  But Chichester does modern too – with lifestyle boutique shops offering designer labels, organic luxury chocolates and delicious French pastries – a haven for any ‘professional shopper’, plus there are stylish restaurants, organic cafés and gastro pubs. See new drama and old favourites at the internationally acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre, and an eclectic programme of music and arts at festivals and concerts throughout the district.

Rolling South Downs countryside

Just minutes out of Chichester, experience classic South Downs countryside, with rolling green hills, ancient forests and stunning vistas to the sea. Rooted in the landscape are historic towns like HG Well’s Midhurst and Petworth, an antiques hotspot, and photogenic villages like waterside Bosham and West Dean, with its pretty flint cottages.  

Coastal charm

On the coast, there’s something for every mood - the yachtie heaven of Chichester Harbour, the wild, windswept beauty of East Head’s sand dunes, the classic English seaside at Selsey and the boho surfer vibe of the Witterings.

So come to Chichester and enjoy a city break, seaside fun, a rural retreat or a spot of sightseeing! We offer a superb selection of places to stay, from Georgian townhouse hotels and family-run B&B’s to waterside apartments and cosy thatched cottages. Let us welcome you to our ‘green and pleasant land’.

Further information can be found at the official Visit Chichester website.