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The Chichester Festival Theatre with its distinctive octagon shape and protruding stage is known for originating shows and productions that go on to transfer for West End runs. The Minerva Theatre is situated alongside. As well as opera, plays and music the theatre organises participation and youth activities.
Chichester Festival Theatre is a theatre and Grade II* listed building situated in Oaklands Park in the city of Chichester, West Sussex, England. Designed by Philip Powell and Hidalgo Moya, it was opened by its founder Leslie Evershed-Martin in 1962. The smaller and more intimate Minerva Theatre was built nearby in 1989. A third venue, The Nest, a 120-seat studio space for work by emerging artists, opened in July 2025.
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Small community cinema showing innovative and specialist programme
4 heritage trails around each of the four quadrants of the city.
Litten Gardens
1921 War Memorial moved to its current location in Litten Gardens in 1940.
The Cross
directly at the meeting of the four main city centre routes, this stone built market cross is easy to find.
Built in 1075, it is the only medieval cathedral to have a separate bell tower, and the only cathedral in England visible from the sea. Try to visit during evensong.
One of the best and most varied collections of art displayed in an attractive combination of Georgian house and 2000s annex.