Chichester

A compact and attractive city with Roman walls and a Tudor Market Cross, Chichester is easy to explore on foot. The peaceful Bishops Gardens can be entered from Canon Lane off South Street.
Website: www.visitchichester.org | www.arunrail.com

Tourist Information: 29a South Street. Tel. 01243 775888.

Chichester Cathedral - West Street
For 900 years Chichester Cathedral has stood at the heart of Chichester with architecture ranging from original Norman features to the Victorian spire. The Cathedral is famous for its art which includes 20th Century paintings, sculpture and tapestries as well as medieval stone carvings. Restaurant. Tel. 01243 812482.
Open*: Daily 0715-1800 (1900 in summer)
Website: www.chichestercathedral.org.uk

Chichester District Museum - 29 Little London
The geology, archaeology and history of Chichester and the surrounding area. Each gallery has activities for children. Events programme. Tel. 01243 784683.
Open*: TWThFS 1000-1730.
Website: www.chichester.gov.uk/museum

Pallant House Gallery - 9 North Pallant
20th century British Art. Exhibitions programme. Restaurant. Tel. 01243 774557.
Open*: TWThFS 1000-1730, Sun & BH 1230-1700.
Website: www.pallant.org.uk

West Dean Gardens - by bus
Extensive gardens with Victorian glasshouses, walled kitchen garden, rare trees and shrubs, Edwardian pergola and a naturalistic spring garden. Exhibition gallery. Restaurant. Tel. 01243 818210.
Open*: Mar-Oct, Daily 1030-1700. Nov-Feb, WThFSSu 1030-1600.
Website: www.westdean.org.uk
Bus: 60 from Bus Station to entrance shortly after West Dean village. M-S ½-hourly, 20 minutes journey. Sun & BH hourly, 15 minutes journey. Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum - by bus
Many rescued historic rural buildings set in South Downs parkland. Several houses are set in period gardens. Working 17th century watermill, Tudor kitchen, Shire horses and traditional farm animals. Woodland walks. Demonstrations of rural trades and crafts. Café and picnic area. Tel. 01243 811348.
Open*: Mar-Dec, Daily 1030-1800 (1600 Mar & Nov). Jan-Feb, WSSu 1030-1600.
Website: www.wealddown.co.uk
Bus: 60 from Bus Station to Singleton village, them ¼ mile walk. M-S ½-hourly, 23 minutes journey. Sun & BH hourly, 18 minutes journey. Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.

Goodwood House - by bus then 1¼ mile walk
A finely furnished Regency house which has been the home of the Dukes of Richmond for over 300 years. The House is set in the parkland of the Goodwood Estate. Tel. 01243 755048.
Open*: Apr-Sep, most MSu (also TWTh in Aug) 1300-1700, but please check for closure dates tel. 01243 755040.
Website: www.goodwood.co.uk/house
Bus: 55 from Bus Station to Halnaker Crossroads, 20 minutes journey, then 1¼ mile walk. M-S ½-hourly, Sun & BH hourly. Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum - by bus
A Battle of Britain airfield with military aircraft, models and other exhibits relating to its days as a front line fighter station. Flight simulator. Tel. 01243 790090.
Open*: Feb-Nov, Daily 1000-1730 (1630 Feb & Nov), last admission 1 hour before closing.
Website: www.tangmere-museum.org.uk
Bus: 55 from Bus Station to Museum, 25 minutes journey, M-S ½-hourly, Sun & BH hourly. Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.

Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve - by bus
The Reserve covers 1500 acres which includes saltmarsh, mudflats, reedbeds and shingle beaches as well as copses and farmland. It is an internationally important site for wetland birds. A 1½ mile circular nature trail starts at the Visitor Centre (leaflet available to download from website). Tel. 01243 641508.
Open*: Visitor Centre open SSu all year, also some M-F afternoons Jul-Sep. There are plans to build a new Visitor Centre, please see the website for the latest details.
Website: www.westsussex.gov.uk
Bus: 51 from Bus Station to entrance shortly after Sidlesham, 17 minutes journey. M-S every 15 minutes, Sun & BH hourly. Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233.

Uppark NT - by bus
A late 17th century house in an impressive setting high on the South Downs. The elegant Georgian interior has been carefully restored following a major fire in 1989. Features include paintings, furniture, ceramics and an 18th century dolls' house with original contents. The servants' quarters in the basement are shown as they were in Victorian days. Peaceful garden. Restaurant. Picnic areas. Tel. 01730 825415.
Open*: Apr-Oct, MTWThSu 1230-1630, Grounds 1130-1700.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus: 54 from a stop outside the Bus Station (see map) to entrance, shortly after Compton. 30 minutes journey, M-S about every 2 hours. Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233. Buses also operate from Petersfield.

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