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Things to do in Chichester
The best holidays are planned around great days out. Here's what's on the doorstep in Chichester, from big-ticket attractions to rainy-day savers.
Showing museums, aquariums and attractions with indoor areas — the ones that work whatever the forecast.
🎟️ This weekend near Chichester
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Portsmouth Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks, and Legacy
HMS M33, Portsmouth · 14.7 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:00
The Big Indie Fest | Portsmouth
The Gaiety Southsea, Southsea · 13.6 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:00
Get Nautical
Bognor Regis Sailing Club, Bognor Regis · 5.7 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:00
Eat Static
The Factory Live, Worthing · 17.8 mi
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Aquariums
28.1 mi from Chichester
Sea Life Centre
SEA LIFE Brighton is the world's oldest continually operating aquarium, opened in 1872 and designed by Eugenius Birch, the architect behind the West Pier. Inside, you'll find more...
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28.2 mi from Chichester
Brighton Aquarium
SEA LIFE Brighton is the world's oldest continually operating aquarium, opened in 1872 and originally designed by Eugenius Birch. Inside you'll find more than 5,000 marine creature...
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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
Theme Parks
10.6 mi from Chichester
Harbour Park
Harbour Park is a children's beach adventure attraction in Littlehampton, offering over 15 attractions including outdoor rides, interactive arcades, a pirate-themed escape room and...
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14.5 mi from Chichester
Clarence Pier
Clarence Pier is Southsea's well-known seaside amusement park on the Portsmouth seafront, offering fairground rides, arcades, indoor crazy golf and a Wimpy restaurant. The fairgrou...
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Zoos & Wildlife
18.3 mi from Chichester
Fishers Farm Park
Fishers Farm Park is a family-run adventure farm park in West Sussex, open 363 days a year and best suited to children aged 0-12. You can meet farm animals, take on outdoor rides,...
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Where to stay near Chichester
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
Plan it day by day
Create a free account and hit "Save to my trip" on anything below — then assign each one to a day of your holiday so the whole week is sorted before you pack. And if you haven't booked yet, see our guide to holidays in Chichester for the best places to stay.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Chichester?
The list below shows attractions nearby with distances from Chichester.
What can we do in Chichester when it rains?
Museums, galleries and aquariums are your friends — filter the list below by category and keep a couple in reserve for wet days.
More ways to explore
Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Chichester.