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AUTUMN - The Story of a Season - Kate Mosse

An atmospheric journey through the misty marshlands of Sussex from beloved bestselling novelist Kate Mosse launched at the Assembly Room, Chichester on the 10th September I remember the chill autumn days, the air heavy with the smell of bonfires and dusk, damp mulch of leaves underfoot. In Autumn, Kate Mosse celebrates Read more...

Fontwell Park's prestigious Southern National Raceday returns this November

Sunday 15 November 2026 | Fontwell Park Racecourse, West Sussex - a day of racing, countryside entertainment and family fun The Southern National Raceday returns to Fontwell Park Racecourse on Sunday 15 November, bringing one of the highlights of the autumn jump racing season to West Sussex for a day of Read more...

Featured events

Rhinestone Dolly

22 September, 15:30-17:30

Bognor Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1EJ

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The Wonders of the Weald & Downland Museum

22 September, 18:00-19:30

Sage House - Tangmere

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Spotlight On

THE IMPOSSIBLE THEATRE*

How Chichester Created a National Treasure Today, Chichester Festival Theatre seems such a natural part of the city that it is difficult to imagine Chichester without it. Yet little more than 65 years ago, building a major professional theatre in a small cathedral city appeared extraordinarily ambitious and, in all honesty, Read more...

Upcoming events

Sep22
15:30 Rhinestone Dolly
Join us for a dazzling afternoon with our fabulous Dolly Parton Tribute Act
Sep22
18:00 The Wonders of the Weald & Downland Museum
Join us for a fascinating history talk exploring the wonders of the Weald
Sep22
18:30 A Creative Space - Chi
Bring along your own project, start something new using our resources, or just
Sep22
18:30 Chancellor's Autumn Lectures 2026
The Theology of the Icon-Symbols & Images in Christian Art As part of
Sep22
19:30 Creative Wise Women Circle
Collaboration. Community. Conscious Awareness. Listening Cheerleader. Pause Moments. Sacred Space. This circle is
Sep23
Autumn Racing at Goodwood
The perfect excuse to escape the office, bring friends, family or work colleagues
Sep23
10:30 Art History Course | Framing the Landscape in 20th Century British Art
Join Pallant House Gallery for a three-part series of engaging art history lectures
Sep23
14:00 West Dean House Tour and Cream Tea
House Tour & Cream Tea - The Hidden Histories of West Dean Join
Sep23
19:15 Southampton's Railway History
The presentation covers the History of Railways in Southampton from the original three
Sep24
Autumn Wreath Making
Come along and learn to create and take home a beautiful, natural Autumnal
Sep24
10:00 How to Make a Roman Blind Workshop
Join our full-day workshop to learn how to make lined and interlined Roman
Sep24
10:30 Creative Wise Women Circle
Collaboration. Community. Conscious Awareness. Listening Cheerleader. Pause Moments. Sacred Space. This circle is

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