City or town
Things to see in Chichester (United Kingdom): 50 places and when to go
Chichester is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 50 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Nature (12), Temples (10). The best known are Arundel Castle, Chichester Cathedral and Fishbourne Roman Palace. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.8273, -0.7687
- Places
- 50 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Nature (12) · Temples (10) · Museums and art (7) · Wildlife (7) · Food and drink (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 54 km as the crow flies
What to see in Chichester
The places in and around Chichester, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Arundel CastleCastle in West Sussex, England, UK15 km
- Chichester CathedralGrade I listed cathedral in Chichester, United Kingdom1.3 km
- Fishbourne Roman PalaceRoman palace and museum near Chichester in Sussex, United Kingdom3.1 km
- Bracklesham BayBay in West Sussex, United Kingdom11 km
- Chichester CastleCastle in Chichester, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK1.5 km
- Harbour ParkAmusement park in England16 km
- Racton MonumentFolly in West Sussex, England, UK11 km
- St James' Church, BirdhamChurch in Chichester, UK5.6 km
- Weald and Downland Living MuseumOpen air museum in Singleton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom8.9 km
- Boxgrove PrioryPriory in Boxgrove, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK5.5 km
- St Catherine of Siena Church, CockingChurch in Chichester, UK14 km
- St Richard of Chichester Church, ChichesterChurch in West Sussex, England, UK860 m
- The TrundleHillfort in West Sussex, England, UK7.3 km
- Arundel MuseumLocal museum in Arundel, England, United Kingdom16 km
- Butlins Bognor RegisHoliday camp in the seaside resort of Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England8.9 km
- Chichester HarbourHarbour & Site of Special Scientific Interest in Chichester, West Sussex9.0 km
- Halnaker WindmillTower mill in Boxgrove, Chichester, West Sussex, England7.8 km
- Kingley Vale National Nature ReserveNature reserve in the United Kingdom8.1 km
- Chichester CrossStructure in Chichester, England1.3 km
- St John the Evangelist's Church, ChichesterChurch in Chichester, UK1.0 km
- St John the Baptist's Church, WestbourneChurch in Chichester, UK12 km
- Tangmere Military Aviation MuseumAviation museum in Tangmere, West Sussex, United Kingdom4.4 km
- St Mary's Church, WalbertonChurch in Walberton, West Sussex, England, UK10 km
- WWT ArundelNature reserve in the United Kingdom16 km
And the other 26, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Bignor Hill, Bow Hill, West Sussex, Bersted Brooks, Graffham Down Trust, Marina Farm, Maybush Copse, RSPB Medmerry Nature Reserve
- Museums and art: Pallant House Gallery, The Novium, Bognor Regis Museum
- Temples: St Peter's Church, Selsey, The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul
- History: St Wilfrid's Chapel, Church Norton, West Dean College
- Diving: Arno, Broderick, Cuckoo
- Food and drink: Ashling Park Estate, Fauna Brewing, The Gribble Inn, Langham Brewery, Vin Wine Merchants
- Hiking: King Charles III England Coast Path: East Head to Shoreham, King Charles III England Coast Path: South Hayling to East Head, New Lipchis Way
- Beaches: Raphael's Reef
When to go to Chichester
The best time to visit Chichester is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:15
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:24
- NovBetter not8:38
- DecPossible7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. In June, 50 of the 50 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Chichester
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 54 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
Other towns nearby
- Portsmouth99 places22 km
- wisborough green35 places30 km
- Alton38 places39 km
- Brighton130 places42 km
- Ventnor55 places43 km
- Compton72 places45 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Chichester?
The best known: Arundel Castle, Chichester Cathedral, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Bracklesham Bay, Chichester Castle. In all, 50 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Chichester?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Chichester?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 54 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Chichester as the destination and these 50 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- United KingdomBefore travelling to United Kingdom: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Since leaving the EU, two things are needed that were not before: a passport (th…
- History4915 places for history in United Kingdom, from Stonehenge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and dayligh
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.