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| Chichester,
once a Roman city, the town had been preserved from the ravages
of modern development, especially with its Georgian houses.
It still retains its Roman layout with a walled area with four
streets. Parts of the wall remain today.
Sited in an inlet
from Chichester Harbour, the coastal area is a favourite with
sailors in this area of outstanding beauty. The harbour is
linked to the town by a 4 mile canal, there are canal trips
available March - December.
Famed for its cathedral
started in 1091, the town will not disappoint the visitor.
Many 18th century houses have survived, try around St Martins
Square and the Pallent quarter.
Tourist Information
Centre in the town. The town holds the Chichester Theatre
season, mainly in the Festival Theatre. There is also a cinema.
Lots to see around
the area, either inland or along the coastline.
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Map of Chichester |
What
To See -
Chichester Tourist Attractions
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 Chichester
Cathedral,
started in 1091 with addition and deletions since, the spire
collapsed once! and had to be rebuilt, 14th century choir stalls,
separate bell tower, which has a shop, suggested donation. |
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Chichester
Cinema at New Park, New Park Road, films from around
the world and the yearly Chichester Film Festival, Tel: 01243
786650  |
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| Westgate
Leisure Centre, Cathedral Way, 3 polls, water slide,
fitness centre, Tel: 01243 785651 |
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| St
Mary's Hospital,13th century almshouses in St Martin's
Square, garden, Tel: 01243 783377 |
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| Chichester
District Museum,
29 Little London, local history, exhibitions, Tel: 01243
784683 Open Tue-Sat |
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| Guildhall,
has a museum about the property, all in a former medieval church
which became a court and town hall, Tel: 01243 784683 Open Sat
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| Mechanical
Music & Dolls Collection,
Church Road, all the fun of the fair organ, music boxes and
barrel organ, shop, etc, Tel: 01243 372646
Open Apr-Oct |
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| Pallant
House Gallery,
9 North Pallant, Chichester, Pallant House Gallery is a unique
combination a Queen Anne townhouse and a contemporary building
holding one of the best collections of 20th century British
art. Tel: 01243 774557
Open: Tue–Sat 10:00-17:00; Thurs 10:00-20:00; Sun & Bank
Holiday Mon: 12:30-17:00. |
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| Royal
Military Police Museum,
history of the military police from Tudor times to today Tel:
01243 534225 Open: Tue-Fri & Sat,Sun from Apr-Sep |
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| Roman
Place, Salthill
Road, on the way to Fishbourne A259, what's left of the
largest Roman residence in England, mosaics, museum, gardens,
Tel: 01243 785859
Open: Feb- mid Dec daily mid Dec-Feb Sat,Sun |
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| Chichester
Harbour, a natural
harbour east from the town towards Havant, take the A259, good
views for walkers around this area which is popular sailing
centre, over 50 miles of coastline |
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| The
Sussex Falconery Centre,
at Birdham, south on A286, features falcons and owls, Tel: 01243
512472
Open: Mar-Oct Tues- Sun, & Bank Holiday Mondays |
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| Bosham,
a small village, sailing orientated, on the coast in the Chichester
harbour area, A259 east, you can take boats trips from here
around the natural harbour. This is where King Canute proved
that he couldn't control the tide, Saxon church in the village
which has art galleries and antique shops to entice you. Don't
park on the shore, the tide comes in !. |
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Dean Gardens,
at West Dean, north on A286, features a restored walled kitchen
garden with fine Victorian glasshouses. 2-mile circular walk
through a 49-acre arboretum gives views of the countryside and
the estate's flint house in its parkland setting. Summerhouses,
a 300ft Edwardian pergola, ornamental borders, pond, over 200
varieties of fruit trees. Visitor centre with licensed restaurant
and gift shop. Summer events held Tel: 01243 818210
Open: Wed to Sunday only: May-Sept 10:30-17:00, Mar-Apr and
Oct 11:00-17:00, Nov-Feb 11:00-16:30 |
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Goodwood
House, at Goodwood,
north on A286 then turn east, signposted, With its 12,000
acres, Goodwood is world famous as one of England's most lively
and fashionable country estates. The Sussex downs and the rolling
green park provide a glorious backdrop to the magnificent Regency
House, which is still inhabited by the Earl and Countess of
March and their young family. The house is open most Sundays
and Mondays, 13:00-17:00 from 26 March till 9 October. During
August open daily except Fridays and Saturdays. Closed: 23,
24 April; 2,3,9,10 July; 3 Sept. Please
check Recorded Information on 01243 75040 before visiting.
Nearby is Goodwood
Racecourse Tel: 01243 755022 and the famous Goodwood Motor
Circuit Tel: 01243 755055.
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| Sculpture
at Goodwood,
north on A286 then turn east towards East Dean, signposted, sculptures
in 20 acres of parkland, a bit expensive really, Tel: 01243
538449
Open: Mar-Oct Thu-Sat |
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| Weald
& Downland Open Air Museum, at
Singleton, north on A286, 40 houses from different eras have
been brought to this museum, lock, stock and barrel, a good
day out in the fresh air, Tel: 01243 811348
Open: Mar-Oct daily Nov-Feb Wed, Sat & Sun |
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| Boxgrove
Priory, east on
A27 to Boxgrove, 12th century now the parish church with a 16th
century painted ceiling, chapel and ruins. |
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| Military
Aviation Museum,
Tangmere, off A27 east, collection of memorabilia on this former
RAF base where H E Bates wrote Fair
Stood The Wind For France Tel: 01243 775223 Open:
Feb-Nov
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| Denmans
Gardens, at Fontwell off A27, 3.5 acres of gardens with
an Oriental touch. Walled garden. Tel: 01243 542808
Open: Open all year and
Bank Holidays. Closed only for Christmas 25th/26th/27th December
and 1st January 2006;.09:00 - 17:00 (or dusk in the winter months).
Cafe, Gift Shop and Plant Centre. |
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| Earnley
Gardens, 5 acre
gardens with butterflies, animal farm, etc, Tel: 01243 512637
Open: Apr-Oct
This area is worth a look around, spot the windmill between
West and East Wittering. |
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Where
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Goodwood near Chichester PO18 0QB
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Within the 12,000 acre Goodwood Estate, just beneath South Downs, stands The Goodwood Park Hotel, sympathetically created on the site of an 18th century coaching house.
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Westhampnett Chichester PO19 4UL
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Stay at the Ramada Chichester and experience everything you'd expect from an international hotel company. 3 Star Property
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Fishbourne Road West Chichester PO19 3JJ
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The woolpack Inn has ten Newly refurbished rooms all en-suite with a choice of shower or bath, colour T.v and coffee making facilities 1 of which is a family room.Ten secure car parking spaces are allocated for the hotel.
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Chichester Road Selsey Chichester PO20 0LX
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St Andrews Lodge is situated in the small seaside town of Selsey. Only 7 miles south of Chichester and ideally located to visit many of the attractions of West Sussex. We are close to unspoilt beaches and 5 minutes from Pagaham Harbour
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6 Hillfield Road Selsey near Chichester PO20 0JX
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Located on England’s south coast, The Seal is a 10-minute walk from Selsey's beaches. The pub has been family-run for 40 years, and specialises in home-cooked food and award-winning ales. The Seal offers high quality, soundproofed accommodation.
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Lagness near Chichester PO20 1LR
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Set in the beautiful Sussex Downs, Old Chapel Forge offers gourmet breakfasts, and elegant rooms in a 17th-century chapel. Bognor Regis and historical Chichester are a 5-minute drive away.
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Days Out in and around Chichester
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are here go around the coast to Portsmouth
to get some naval history. |
Towns near Chichester To Visit - straight line distance:
Bognor Regis Tourist Information (5.81 miles) Arundel Tourist Information (9.63 miles) Midhurst Tourist Information (10.36 miles) Littlehampton Tourist Information (10.59 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Tourist
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29a
South Street
Chichester
Tel: 01243 775888 |
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