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There's
so much to see and do here in the city of
Chichester. We're minutes from the coast,
yet just over an hour from London. The city
sits within easy reach of the wonderful walking
on the South Downs and there's far more to
the place than the excess of Roman placenames
will have you believe. Here's our guide to
some of the best bits of Chichester and the
surrounding area.
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El
Castizo |
Proper Mediterranean
Tapas cooked in the traditional way
and served in a traditional Spanish
environment. This new restaurant has
been causing a stir in Chichester.
www.elcastizo.co.uk |
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West
Wittering Beach |
The most
popular beach in the area on a warm
Summer's weekend (it's one of the only
sandy beaches in the area). As they
say on their website:
"Offering wonderful views of Chichester
Harbour and the South Downs beyond,
the natural and unspoilt sandy beach
of West Wittering has been a favourite
destination for a family day out for
generations. The highest water quality
and excellent facilities have made it
one of the premier Blue Flag beaches
in the country.
The extensive acres of neatly mown grass
close to the beach are perfect for parking,
and picnics. The sea is popular with
wind and kite surfers, while shallow
lagoons are left on extensive sandy
flats at low tide. The whole area is
internationally recognised for its wildlife,
birds and unique beauty." Get there
early to avoid the traffic jams.
www.westwitteringbeach.co.uk |
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Bellpigeon |
Bellpigeon was founded
in 2005, by Jon Keynes and Catherine
Daley.
It was born from a shared love of handwritten
words and glass, and combining the two
to create unique and personal gifts.
Based in the Chichester area Bellpigeon's
engraved glassware is one of the most
orignal gift products we've ever come
across.
www.bellpigeon.co.uk |
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The
Swallow Bakery |
The Swallow Bakery opened
it's doors to the people of Chichester
at the end of 2007. A boutique bakery
offering speciality cupcakes, cakes
and dessert pies which are made freshly
on the premises daily, their cakes are
to die for.
www.swallowbakery.com |
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Chichester
Festivities |
2008 will see the 34th
year of the Chichester Festivities,
running from the 27th June until the
13th July. Adazzling array of world-class
artists, international symphony orchestras,
ensembles and soloists, jazz legends,
politicians, speakers, comedians, world
music artists, rising stars and many
famous faces will descend on the city.
The Festivites fills the city with a
great summertime atmosphere and you
never know what you'll come across around
the corner!
www.chifest.org.uk |
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Goodwood |
There's
so much that makes up Goodwood; Horseracing,
Aviation, Motorsport, Golf, The House,
The Estate, Goodwood Farm and Goodwood
Farm Shop, Goodwood has so much to offer
you, whatever your interests. So if
you like your horsepower of the flesh
and blood variety or the two or four
wheeled or propeller driven type you
can while away the long hot days of
summer at one of the finest country
estates in the south. Visit their website
for more info and to book tickets for
some of the finest festivals of the
summer season.
www.goodwood.co.uk |
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Chichester
Festival Theatre |
Since its
opening in 1962 Chichester Festival
Theatre has gained an international
reputation for quality and innovation.
The 2007 season looks to be no different,
Hobson's Choice, Shakespeare, Dickens
and a wealth of performances during
the Chichester Festivities there's enough
variety of entertainment for anyone.
Subscribe
to the Chichester Festival Theatre Podcast
www.cft.org.uk |
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Sculpture
at Goodwood |
The Cass Sculpture Foundation
is a charity whose objective is to enable
the future of British sculpture today.
Over the past 15 years, they have commissioned
more than 160 large-scale sculptures
from over 120 British artists
Cass Sculpture Foundation commissions
several new large-scale sculptures each
year, funded by the sale of previously
commissioned works. By doing so, the
Foundation continues to provide support
and promotion for contemporary British
sculpture as well as a unique aesthetic
experience for its many visitors.
www.sculpture.org.uk |
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Chichester
Cathedral |
For nearly 1000 years
Chichester Cathedral has welcomed visitors
through its doors – worshippers,
seekers, people with every kind of need.
All are pilgrims of a sort.
www.chichestercathedral.org.uk |
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Chichester
Harbour |
Chichester Harbour is
an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The sheltered waters of the harbour
are ideal for racing and day sailing
and its channels offer secure moorings
for cruising vessels. Over 10,000 craft
use the harbour and there are some 5,500
moorings and 14 sailing clubs with over
11,000 members. Other popular activities
include angling, birdwatching, walking,
wildfowling, painting and photography.
If you're visiting the area there are
a lot of organised walks, activities
and boat trips available.
www.conservancy.co.uk |
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Pallant House Gallery |
Winners of the 2007 Gulbenkian
Prize for Museums and Galleries, Pallant
House Gallery is situated in the centre
of Chichester, England, Pallant House
Gallery is a Queen Anne townhouse and
a contemporary building by Long &
Kentish in association with Prof. Sir
Colin St. John Wilson. The Gallery holds
one of the best collections of 20th
century British art in the country.The
collection includes important works
by amongst others; Andrews, Auerbach,
Blake, Caulfield, Freud, Hamilton, Hodgkin,
Nicholson, Moore, Paolozzi. Piper, Sickert
and Sutherland. There is an extensive
exhibition programme and a lively events,
education and outreach programme.
www.pallant.org.uk |
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Oxmarket Galleries |
The Centre of Arts is
located in the old church of St. Andrew-in-Oxmarket
which dates back to the thirteenth century.
The Centre’s core activity provides
six exhibition spaces and with the main
emphasis on the visual arts, creates
varied opportunities for the local and
regional community to participate in
and enjoy arts-related events. The Oxmarket
also promotes its own events aimed at
involving the community in a wide range
of activities.
www.oxmarket.com |
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31 North |
31 North, a sophisticated
new Champagne and cocktail bar for Chichester,
has become the place to chill. Located
in North Street, Chichester's newest
drinking establishment is creating a
new drinking atmosphere. Set in the
Georgian merchants house and the former
home of Arthur Purchase & Son and
The Dining Room restaurant, it is the
perfect rendezvous venue.
www.31north.biz |
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Champneys Day Spa |
Champneys has recently
launched their new day spa. Not only
the perfect place to shop, but an opportunity
to be pampered too, Champneys Day Spa
is located in the heart of Chichesters
chic East Street - the ideal place to
enjoy a little retail therapy before
popping into this new boutique-style
spa.
www.champneys.com |
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Space NK |
Space.NK.apothecary carries
over 60 specialist brands to help you
influence your environment and the personal
challenges of modern living. Our offer
is subject to constant evolution and
development, placing Space.NK.apothecary
and you at the cutting edge of beauty
and style. Brands stocked at the Chichester
store include: agent provocateur, aromatherapy
associates, duwop, elizabeth arden,
laura mercier, marc jacobs, nars, revive,
space.nk, stila, diptyque, dr sebagh,
barielle.
www.spacenk.co.uk |
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