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Fontwell Parks Southern National Countryside Raceday celebrates the countryside we call home

This November, Fontwell Park Racecourse invites visitors to celebrate the countryside on their doorstep, with the return of its popular Southern National Countryside Raceday on Sunday 15 November. Combining thrilling jump racing with rural traditions, outdoor activities and family entertainment, the event offers a chance to enjoy everything that makes the Read more...

Free Carbon Literacy training for residents and community groups will support local climate action

Chichester District Council is inviting residents and community groups to take part in a free climate education training day to mark this years Carbon Literacy Action Day on Monday 9 November. Based on the globally recognised Carbon Literacy Project, this event follows a successful training day held last year which also Read more...

Featured events

Roman Army Week - Half Term

26 - 30 October, 10:00-16:00

Fishbourne Roman Palace

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Petworth Literary Festival

28 October - 8 November

Petworth - various venues

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Spotlight On

From Ravenna to Midhurst: The Remarkable Story Behind Philip Jackson's Dante

Visitors walking beside South Pond in Midhurst may be surprised to encounter one of the greatest figures in European literature. Standing among the trees is Dante Alighieri, the medieval Italian poet whose Divine Comedy has influenced writers, artists and thinkers for more than 700 years. The bronze sculpture is the work Read more...

Upcoming events

Oct26
10:00 Roman Army Week - Half Term
This October half term, Fishbourne Roman Palace is seeking new recruits to enlist
Oct27
Coco: A Colourful Halloween Adventure!
We are so excited to announce our October Half-Term Workshop COCO: A Colourful
Oct27
10:00 Emsworth Printmakers
Emsworth Printmakers returns to Oxmarket Contemporary for its fifth annual group exhibition, from
Oct27
10:00 Jane McGregor - Where the Planets Meet the Downs
Oxmarket is excited to welcome Jane McGregor to our Wilson Gallery. Jane is
Oct27
11:00 Chichester Arts Cafe (specially for those with sensory and physical disabilities)
This is a welcoming, inclusive and fully accessible space where adults with physical
Oct27
13:10 Lunchtime Concert with the Chichester Symphony Orchestra
Chichester Cathedral's popular Lunchtime Concerts take place on Tuesdays (during term time) at
Oct27
18:30 A Creative Space - Chi
Bring along your own project, start something new using our resources, or just
Oct27
18:30 Napoleon & His Marshals Book Talk with Andrew Roberts
An evening with Andrew Roberts, as he reveals the extraordinary story of Napoleon's
Oct27
19:15 Ceroc Chichester - Weekly Social Partner Dancing Classes
Ceroc dancing is a great way to learn a new skill, get fit
Oct28
Petworth Literary Festival
Over the decades, the Petworth Festival has evolved, flourished, and matured into a
Oct28
10:30 Art Tour
Medieval wall paintings and sculpture reliefs sit alongside Victorian glass work and contemporary
Oct28
18:00 Halloween Under The House
Experience the eerie and mysterious atmosphere of the South Undercroft of Stansted House.

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