It’s the only city in West Sussex and is it’s county town. Chichester has strong history behind it, and was founded by the Romans in the 1st century AD. The Romans built a fort on the River Lavant to receive supplies from France and named the settlement “Noviomagus”.
Fast forward to now, and it’s a buzzing city that appeals to an older generation and students alike. Here are some of the best sites to see in Chichester, from Chichester Cross to Chichester cathedral. Have you seen them all?
5. Pallant House Gallery
It was established in 1982 as a centre for modern art. Pallant House Gallery's success relies on its ability to show works in the manner in which they had originally been collected, in domestic scaled, idiosyncratic and highly personalised interiors. Photo: Pallant House Gallery
6. West Dean Gardens
An amazing set of gardens. It features a variety of landscapes, sculptures and a walled kitchen garden.
Address: West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RX Photo: West Dean Gardens
7. Weald and Downland Living Museum
It's an open-air museum that showcases historic buildings and rural life through the centuries. Town Lane, Chichester PO18 0EU. Photo: Weald and Downland Living Museum
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Chichester city walls. They are the most intact Roman walls in the South of England and a great way to discover Chichester. Photo: Diary of a Detour