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Weald & Downland Living Museum
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Restored farmsteads with animals and hands on activities, recreating rural life from 1300-1910.
Best Things To Do in Chichester
The best things to do in Chichester, handpicked by OurLocals.
8 places·Updated July 2026
Chichester is one of southern England's most rewarding cities, where Roman walls, a celebrated Festival Theatre, and a thriving independent food scene sit side by side. This guide rounds up the very best experiences the city has to offer, handpicked to help you make the most of every visit.
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Chichester Cathedral
££
Norman edifice with CofE services, a Marc Chagall window, free guided tours, a cafe and a gift shop.
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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
££
Soups, sandwiches and jacket potatoes, plus afternoon teas, in a bright cafe with a covered terrace.
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West Dean Gardens
££
Horticultural attraction with an Edwardian pergola, Victorian glasshouses and walled kitchen garden.
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Priory Park
££
A beloved green oasis in the heart of historic Chichester.
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Chichester Ship Canal
££
Small narrowboat with a guide taking daily, 75-minute canal cruises between spring and autumn.
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Fishbourne Roman Palace
££
Vast, excavated villa with floor mosaics, recreated Roman style gardens plus learning workshops.
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Bishop's Palace Garden
££
Historic garden with native flora, storyboards & an arboretum, plus a pergola walk, benches & paths.
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