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Museums & Galleries in Chichester
From local history to serious collections, here\'s what\'s worth your time around Chichester — think The Novium, Fishbourne Roman Palace and Tangmere Military Aviation Museum — with distances and visitor reviews to choose by.
Museums & Galleries
1.4 mi from Chichester
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Fishbourne Roman Palace is the largest known Roman residential palace north of the Alps, home to the largest collection of in-situ mosaics in the UK and recreated Roman gardens sai...
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2.9 mi from Chichester
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum sits on part of the former RAF Tangmere airfield, a site that played a key role in the Battle of Britain and later the Cold War. Inside you'll fin...
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4.9 mi from Chichester
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
The Weald & Downland Living Museum in Singleton, near Chichester, is an open-air museum of rescued historic buildings set across 40 acres of the South Downs. You can step inside ov...
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5.8 mi from Chichester
Bognor Regis Museum
Bognor Regis Museum tells the story of the town, from ancient fossils through to the seaside resort created by Sir Richard Hotham. Inside you'll find displays of vintage cameras, f...
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6.9 mi from Chichester
Emsworth Museum
Emsworth Museum tells the story of the town through its people, industries and events, from the tragic poisoned oyster that killed the Dean of Winchester to the only permanent exhi...
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10 mi from Chichester
Arundel Museum & Heritage Centre
Arundel Museum is a small heritage centre exploring the town's story, from its historic port and castle to flint hand axes found nearby dating back half a million years. You can wa...
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11.4 mi from Chichester
Amberley Fire Station (museum exhibit)
11.5 mi from Chichester
Munucipal Engine House (Gas engine display)
11.5 mi from Chichester
BT Connected Earth Telecommunications Hall
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Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
Make a day of it
Lots of UK museums are free with a suggested donation, and paid ones often do annual passes for little more than a day ticket — worth it if you're local or returning.
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Frequently asked questions
How far are these from Chichester?
Every attraction shows its distance from Chichester — most families find up to 30 miles workable for a day out, and the list is sorted nearest first.
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