Things to do and places to visit in Chichester

Chichester is a beautiful, historic cathedral city locatedskaters, rollerbladers and BMXers which features a
on the stunning south coast of Britain. Surrounded byhalf pipe, fun box, tabletops and spines.
the magnificent South Downs, Chichester is famousLooking for the perfect picnic location? Priory Park will
for its ancient cathedral, which is the only one in thecater to all of your needs – great for kids and
South that's spire can be seen from the sea. From itsadults, the park is a large green with a playground, a
cinema to its cathedral, its historic cattle market tohill where a motte and bailey castle once stood, a
its fascinating museum and its diverse range ofpriory (now a museum), a cricket pitch, a bird cage
cultures, arts and top notch eateries and pubs, thereand a bowls green. The playground is split into two
is no doubt that Chichester makes a fantastic daysections for infants and for older children, both of
out for all of the family. Untitled Documentwhich are very well equipped and in excellent
The four main streets of the city (North, East, Southcondition. There are picnic benches in the playground
and West) are lined with bustling shops, businesses,area which are a great place to eat, but many people
restaurants and pubs. At Christmas the Rotary club inenjoy to picnic on the green or at the top of the
Chichester place a large Christmas tree near themotte and bailey hill. On sunny days one can watch
cross at the centre of the city. Colourful lights arecricket matches whilst picnicking in the shade of the
also draped high above the streets and emit apriory or on the green.
magical glow which lights the streets after sun down.The cattle market is open every Wednesday and
A Christmas market is setup in the streets and roastSaturday, and is host to a number of stalls. From fruit
chestnuts and other warm snacks are served.and vegetables, to meats, foreign foods and iPods,
Chichester is home to some great home-grownyou will find it at the market. The cattle market still
shops and businesses, some recommended ones tohas traces from Chichester's roots, and on the
visit are The Cornish Pasty Factory (North street),Eastern wall you will find metal rings attached where
The Orchard Tearoom (North street), Bah! Humbugcattle were once tethered hundreds of years ago.
sweet shop (Butter market, North street), TheBut, of course, a visit to Chichester is not complete
Edinburgh Woollen Mill (West street), Montezuma'swithout a visit to its historic cathedral. The cathedral
organic chocolate factory and shop (East street),grounds are open to the public everyday of the
The Surf Grill Shack (South street), Toywizz (Southweek, and there are plenty of places to eat. There is
street) and The Slug and Lettuce pub (South street).a café in the cathedral and a garden to eat in,
The Chichester Gate leisure complex is located justbut the green at the front of the cathedral provides
outside the southern gate of the city, a five minutean adequate spot. The cathedral is in West street by
walk from the city centre (opposite to the policethe cross, and is almost impossible to miss. The
station and canal, near Stockbridge road). It featurescathedral's fascinating architecture and history are
something for all of the family – bowlingfound interesting by everyone from children to great
(Lakeside Superbowl), a cinema (Cineworld), a healthgrandparents. Trips to the spire are even held
club (Cannons), a hotel (Premier Travel Inn) andoccasionally!
several restaurants and bars (The Chicago RockIf you are planning on visiting Chichester, you may
Café, Domino's Pizza, Frankie and Benny's, KFC,need to book some accomodation in Chichester.
McDonald's, Tandoori Nite and The Gatehouse).Chichester is such a great place to visit for a holiday
Not too far from Chichester Gate is the Westgateor long weekend - there is an abundance of
Leisure Centre. The Westgate Leisure Centre is aaccomodation to choose. For the perfect hotel in
sports centre providing a number of activitiesChichester, why not visit Crouchers Country Hotel
including swimming, trampolining, football and squash.and experience both this fascinating historic town and
Located behind the centre is a skate park forthis beautiful hotel in Chichester at the same time!