Guidebook for Chichester

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Guidebook for Chichester

Arts & Culture

A stunning collection of huge sculptures.
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Cass Sculpture Foundation
New Barn Hill
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A stunning collection of huge sculptures.
Worth looking at the Pallant House Gallery website to see the current exhibition. Lovely gift shop and exceptional restuarant , with a pretty garden in the summer. You normally need to book though!
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Pallant House Gallery
9 N Pallant
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Worth looking at the Pallant House Gallery website to see the current exhibition. Lovely gift shop and exceptional restuarant , with a pretty garden in the summer. You normally need to book though!
One of the UK's flagship regional theatres. An international reputation for producing works of the highest quality.
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Chichester Festival Theatre
Oaklands Way
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One of the UK's flagship regional theatres. An international reputation for producing works of the highest quality.
A restored and remodelled medieval castle, with lovely grounds and inspiring gardens
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Arundel Castle
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A restored and remodelled medieval castle, with lovely grounds and inspiring gardens
Portsmouth historic dockyard, featuring HMS victory, HMS Warrior, the Mary Rose. Harbour tours also available. A great day out with lots to do and see. About 30 minute drive from The Cowshed.
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Puerto histórico de Portsmouth
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Portsmouth historic dockyard, featuring HMS victory, HMS Warrior, the Mary Rose. Harbour tours also available. A great day out with lots to do and see. About 30 minute drive from The Cowshed.

Parks & Nature

An amazing living museum - ancient houses that you can walk around. Great for all ages - definitely worth a visit
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Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town Lane
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An amazing living museum - ancient houses that you can walk around. Great for all ages - definitely worth a visit
One of the greatest restored gardens open to the public. Victorian greenhouses and a 300 foot long pergola. Walled vegetable garden. Cafe and gift shop.
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West Dean Gardens
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One of the greatest restored gardens open to the public. Victorian greenhouses and a 300 foot long pergola. Walled vegetable garden. Cafe and gift shop.
Lovely path along the waters edge - The Boat House Cafe in the marina is worth a visit.
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Birdham Pool Marina
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Lovely path along the waters edge - The Boat House Cafe in the marina is worth a visit.
Fabulous hilly walks with views over Chichester and out to sea. There is parking and signed routes at this National nature reserve. Worth googling for more information on this interesting historic area! The Hare and Hounds at Stoughton is a long walk from the car park but great if you want a country pub to aim for !
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Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve
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Fabulous hilly walks with views over Chichester and out to sea. There is parking and signed routes at this National nature reserve. Worth googling for more information on this interesting historic area! The Hare and Hounds at Stoughton is a long walk from the car park but great if you want a country pub to aim for !
An ultimate tranquil 18th century National trust house and garden near South Harting.
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Uppark House and Garden
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An ultimate tranquil 18th century National trust house and garden near South Harting.
17th century Petworth Mansion and park, with 700 acre Capability Brown landscaped deer park with panoramic views - stunning! Worth visiting if only to see the deer park - the house is set over looking the lake. Check opening times for the house if you wish to visit this as well.
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Casa y parque de Petworth
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17th century Petworth Mansion and park, with 700 acre Capability Brown landscaped deer park with panoramic views - stunning! Worth visiting if only to see the deer park - the house is set over looking the lake. Check opening times for the house if you wish to visit this as well.
Set in 1800 acres of ancient forest, Stansted House is one of the most elegant country houses in the South. The house is open Easter Sunday to end of September Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed 1-5. Also Stansted Park Farm Shop, Pavilion Tea Room located in the stunning restored Victorian Glass House overlooking the beautiful Walled Garden serving breakfast, light lunches and Traditional Afternoon Teas. Wonderful cakes and homemade scones. Stansted Park Garden Centre and the Stansted Park Light Railway.
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Stansted House
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Set in 1800 acres of ancient forest, Stansted House is one of the most elegant country houses in the South. The house is open Easter Sunday to end of September Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed 1-5. Also Stansted Park Farm Shop, Pavilion Tea Room located in the stunning restored Victorian Glass House overlooking the beautiful Walled Garden serving breakfast, light lunches and Traditional Afternoon Teas. Wonderful cakes and homemade scones. Stansted Park Garden Centre and the Stansted Park Light Railway.

Essentials

5 minutes walk from the Cowshed - perfect to get the morning paper.
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One Stop Stores
63 St Paul's Rd
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5 minutes walk from the Cowshed - perfect to get the morning paper.
A cute store and tea room - stocking local produce - and a tea room with an open fire., cream teas and bacon baps. They even sell LoveFood chef prepared ready meals !!
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West Dean Gardens
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A cute store and tea room - stocking local produce - and a tea room with an open fire., cream teas and bacon baps. They even sell LoveFood chef prepared ready meals !!

Getting Around

We are on bus route 51 - it stops close to the Cowshed
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Bus Station
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We are on bus route 51 - it stops close to the Cowshed

Sightseeing

A gorgeous beach - lots of sand when the tide is out - a great place for a walk or even a swim.
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Playa de West Wittering
Pound Road
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A gorgeous beach - lots of sand when the tide is out - a great place for a walk or even a swim.
This magnificent Cathedral has stood in Chichester for over 900 years. The cathedral is open every day and entry is free. Medieval features sit alongside contemporary works of art. The Bishop's palace gardens are lovely in the summer - great for a quiet picnic - not everyone finds them. The cathedral is in the town centre and definitely worth a trip if you are visiting the shops.
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Chichester Cathedral
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This magnificent Cathedral has stood in Chichester for over 900 years. The cathedral is open every day and entry is free. Medieval features sit alongside contemporary works of art. The Bishop's palace gardens are lovely in the summer - great for a quiet picnic - not everyone finds them. The cathedral is in the town centre and definitely worth a trip if you are visiting the shops.
Amberley Museum was established in 1979 and seeks to reflect the industrial and transport heritage of Sussex. Covering 36 acres with over 40 exhibits, the museum is home to a unique collection of listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments, many of which were rescued from the Sussex area.
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Museo de Amberley
New Barn Road
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Amberley Museum was established in 1979 and seeks to reflect the industrial and transport heritage of Sussex. Covering 36 acres with over 40 exhibits, the museum is home to a unique collection of listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments, many of which were rescued from the Sussex area.

Entertainment & Activities

It has an IMAX screen !
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Cineworld Chichester
Chichester Gate
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It has an IMAX screen !
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is held here each year and is a short drive from The Cowshed. The Goodwood Revival is also held here each year - if you are thinking of attending either event you need to book tickets in advance. Chichester is very busy during these events - but is also very good fun with a fantastic atmosphere. If you are attending The Revival for the first time I would recommend you google the outfits! Visitors really "go to town" with their outfits which makes it feel like you have gone back in time!
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Goodwood Motor Circuit
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The Goodwood Festival of Speed is held here each year and is a short drive from The Cowshed. The Goodwood Revival is also held here each year - if you are thinking of attending either event you need to book tickets in advance. Chichester is very busy during these events - but is also very good fun with a fantastic atmosphere. If you are attending The Revival for the first time I would recommend you google the outfits! Visitors really "go to town" with their outfits which makes it feel like you have gone back in time!
The Planetarium can show the stars at any time - even during the daytime! It has a star projector, which projects nearly 4500 stars onto the doomed ceiling. With the star projector, slides, videos, DVDs, music and a lively commentary the planetarium allows us to explore the Universe. Look online for opening times.
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South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre
off Kingsham Rd
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The Planetarium can show the stars at any time - even during the daytime! It has a star projector, which projects nearly 4500 stars onto the doomed ceiling. With the star projector, slides, videos, DVDs, music and a lively commentary the planetarium allows us to explore the Universe. Look online for opening times.

Food Scene

A fun family restaurant... good burgers and quirky interior.
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Bill's Chichester Restaurant
North Street
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A fun family restaurant... good burgers and quirky interior.
A pretty country pub with an open fire and good food.
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The Royal Oak
Oaklands Lane
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A pretty country pub with an open fire and good food.
Waterside Cafe - lovely views, easy parking and pretty walks
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The Boat House Cafe - Chichester Marina
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Waterside Cafe - lovely views, easy parking and pretty walks
About a 20 minute walk across the fields from The Cowshed. Stunning views towards Goodwood and a great Sunday lunch.
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The Earl Of March
Lavant Road
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About a 20 minute walk across the fields from The Cowshed. Stunning views towards Goodwood and a great Sunday lunch.
A gorgeous country pub with cosy fires in the winter and a lovely garden in the summer. Great walks from the pub - really worth a visit - you might need to book at weekends! It's about a 10 minute drive from The Cowshed
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The Fox Goes Free
Charlton Road
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A gorgeous country pub with cosy fires in the winter and a lovely garden in the summer. Great walks from the pub - really worth a visit - you might need to book at weekends! It's about a 10 minute drive from The Cowshed
If you are going to the beach you have to try and visit The Drift cafe surf shop in East Wittering. Fantastic smoothies freshly made, great breakfast and lunches. It will be busy if the weather is good - but worth the wait! Also stocks lovely beach goods to browse.
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Witterings Library
38 Oakfield Ave
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If you are going to the beach you have to try and visit The Drift cafe surf shop in East Wittering. Fantastic smoothies freshly made, great breakfast and lunches. It will be busy if the weather is good - but worth the wait! Also stocks lovely beach goods to browse.
A lively restaurant and bar area. During summer 2017 there has been a DJ in the garden on a Saturday night. Cocktails and garden area as well as indoor restaurant. They serve a pre-theatre menu, including matinee performances - about a 5 minute stroll from the Festival Theatre. (It's not normally lively at pre-theatre times!) Situated in a beautiful historic building in North Street - with modern and 'cool' interior!
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Purchases Restaurant & Bar
31 North St
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A lively restaurant and bar area. During summer 2017 there has been a DJ in the garden on a Saturday night. Cocktails and garden area as well as indoor restaurant. They serve a pre-theatre menu, including matinee performances - about a 5 minute stroll from the Festival Theatre. (It's not normally lively at pre-theatre times!) Situated in a beautiful historic building in North Street - with modern and 'cool' interior!
If you are heading to the beach at East or West Wittering Russells Garden centre has a lovely cafe. Large jacket potatoes and very yummy cakes, and delicious cooked breakfasts !! Also nice to wander around the coastal homes wares they stock and a huge collection of Christmas decorations at the 'right time of year'.
Russells garden centre
Main Road
If you are heading to the beach at East or West Wittering Russells Garden centre has a lovely cafe. Large jacket potatoes and very yummy cakes, and delicious cooked breakfasts !! Also nice to wander around the coastal homes wares they stock and a huge collection of Christmas decorations at the 'right time of year'.
A very pretty gastro pub, nestled at the foot of the Southdowns.
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The White Horse
1 High Street
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A very pretty gastro pub, nestled at the foot of the Southdowns.
A stunning gastro pub in a pretty village. You usually need to book a table and it is about a 15 minute drive away - but well worth a visit if you are a food lover! There is also a pizza van on a Friday and Saturday night... check out the website.
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The Richmond Arms
West Ashling Road
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A stunning gastro pub in a pretty village. You usually need to book a table and it is about a 15 minute drive away - but well worth a visit if you are a food lover! There is also a pizza van on a Friday and Saturday night... check out the website.
Nestling on the banks of Pagham Harbour Nature reserve the 350 year old Crab and Lobster restaurant features local produce and the daily catch of nearby Selsey fishermen. There is a focus on fresh fish, crab and obviously lobster! A selection of traditional english and mediterranean dishes are also available. Open fires in the winter and a terrace and beer garden in the summer. I would strongly suggest you book well in advance. Approx 20 minute drive from The Cowshed.
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The Crab & Lobster
Mill Lane
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Nestling on the banks of Pagham Harbour Nature reserve the 350 year old Crab and Lobster restaurant features local produce and the daily catch of nearby Selsey fishermen. There is a focus on fresh fish, crab and obviously lobster! A selection of traditional english and mediterranean dishes are also available. Open fires in the winter and a terrace and beer garden in the summer. I would strongly suggest you book well in advance. Approx 20 minute drive from The Cowshed.
Goodwood's sustainable restaurant. Showcasing meat from the Gooodwood farm - which has been farmed by the family for over three hundred years and is one of the only self-sustaining organic farms in Europe. Apparently "guests travel further than their food!".
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Farmer Butcher Chef Restaurant and Bar
New Barn Hill
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Goodwood's sustainable restaurant. Showcasing meat from the Gooodwood farm - which has been farmed by the family for over three hundred years and is one of the only self-sustaining organic farms in Europe. Apparently "guests travel further than their food!".
Design Vintage is a gorgeous eclectic mix of original vintage loveliness and modern design homewares, gifts and accessories - with the added benefit of a great coffee shop! A good location of you are heading for a walk at West Stoke. Worth a trip if you like interiors.
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Design Vintage
Downs Road
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Design Vintage is a gorgeous eclectic mix of original vintage loveliness and modern design homewares, gifts and accessories - with the added benefit of a great coffee shop! A good location of you are heading for a walk at West Stoke. Worth a trip if you like interiors.
A well kept local secret! The Deck is about a 20 minute drive from The Cowshed. Views out over Thorney yacht marina. Park your car in the carpark on the right as you enter the yacht harbour, then walk over the little bridge towards the boats up on blocks - The Deck is upstairs in the main building. Go here for a great breakfast or lunch - worth booking ahead at weekends. Or evenings on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Sunday lunch is also very good!... and so are the cakes !! Check out their website - delicious and a firm favourite.
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The Deck
Thorney Road
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A well kept local secret! The Deck is about a 20 minute drive from The Cowshed. Views out over Thorney yacht marina. Park your car in the carpark on the right as you enter the yacht harbour, then walk over the little bridge towards the boats up on blocks - The Deck is upstairs in the main building. Go here for a great breakfast or lunch - worth booking ahead at weekends. Or evenings on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Sunday lunch is also very good!... and so are the cakes !! Check out their website - delicious and a firm favourite.