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The Great Sussex Way®

From the Downs to the Dunes, our unique area of West Sussex is where you’ll find the very best of England, where vast areas of outstanding natural beauty and wildlife sit amidst the stunning rolling hills of the South Downs and breath-taking coastline. Nestled in one of the sunniest spots in England, we are just over an hour’s travel from London and just under an hour from international airport, London Gatwick.
The Great Sussex Way® covers the north of the Downs, taking in Petworth, continuing to Midhurst, travelling down to Chichester and across to the Manhood Peninsula, which includes Selsey and the Witterings.
a logo for Chichester Festival Theatre's Festival 2021
Chichester Festival Theatre is Back with Festival 2021!
Seldom can a summer have been as eagerly anticipated as this one, and as the Theatre prepares to reopen with South Pacific in July and a jam-packed line up until the end of the year.
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Festival of Chichester 2021
The Festival of Chichester is a month-long celebration of the arts running from mid-June to mid-July each year in the historic city of Chichester. Classical music, rock, blues, jazz, folk, pop, cinema, spoken word, community concerts and shows, arts & crafts, dance, theatre, church, food & drink, walks and tours, sport and a lot more.
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a logo representing Chichester Roman Week
Chichester Roman Week Returns
This May Half Term (31st May - 5th June) Roman Week returns to Chichester celebrating the area's rich Roman heritage with a series of district-wide events designed to engage visitors of all ages. Led by The Novium Museum, the week-long event includes talks, trails, guided tours, family activities, immersive theatre and virtual events. Find out more and book your tickets - but be quick as places are limited!
Chichester Roman Week 2021
Great Food & Drink
When it comes to food and drink there’s a strong focus on provenance, with many award-winning local vineyards and breweries to discover, as well as artisanal cheesemakers, butchers, bakers, chocolatiers, and world-famous seafood, not to mention some of the country’s finest gastronomical experiences and of course our traditional, open-fire Country-pubs.
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A view of Lombard Street, Petworth, West Sussex
Great Places to Explore
Discover our educational ecological beach walks, local nature reserves and wetlands, our collection of picturesque harbour-side villages, areas of outstanding natural beauty, and miles and miles of unspoilt, dog-friendly, sandy beaches. Lose yourself in the landscapes and sunsets that inspired Turner’s paintings and enjoy the stars under astronomer Sir Patrick Moore’s favourite Sky at Night.
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A view of Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve near Selsey, West Sussex
Great Things To Do
Discover an historic cathedral city, renowned country estates, an ancient Roman palace, quintessentially English towns and villages, the very best of antique shops, art galleries, Britain’s most distinctive modern art museum, and one of the country’s best theatres. There are a multitude of sporting activities to enjoy, from scenic canal boat trips, country walks and cycle routes to high-energy water sports and diving or, if you prefer, witness some thrilling horse racing and motorsport events at Goodwood and world-class Polo at Cowdray.
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Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve near Selsey, West Sussex
Great Places to Stay
Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly holiday, a romantic getaway, an indulgent mini-break or a dog-friendly staycation we have it covered. From beach front holiday cottages, Glamping in wildflower meadows, camping in the South Downs, a weekend stay in an historic country inn or exclusively hiring your own English country house.
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Featured

Accommodation of the Month

Goodwood Hotel The Goodwood Hotel New Barn Hill

The Goodwood Hotel offers the perfect balance of seasonal dining, stylish rooms and
Goodwood heritage, serviced with welcoming, intuitive manners.

With its stunning surroundings on the edge of the South Downs National Park, The Goodwood Hotel is the very essence of British charm offering sumptuous guest rooms exuding the sort of character, charm and striking period style that help provide a getaway to remember.

Stay in true Goodwood style; each of the bedrooms feature stylish modern furniture, individual decorative touches and a selection of books to make you feel right at home

The perfect balance of well-appointed Health Club and leisure facilities, superb location, and choice of restaurants, The Goodwood Hotel is the ideal base from which to discover the diversity and delights that make Goodwood so unique.

Expect delicious menus across all three restaurants celebrating award winning, estate reared meat, dairy and ales farmed organically from Goodwood Home Farm just yards from the Hotel.

Hotel leisure facilities include pool, gym, tennis and fitness studio as well as stunning grounds in which to walk and run. For something a little more out of the ordinary, there’s an array of unique and unforgettable activities across the historic 12,000 acre estate to enjoy including golf, clay shooting, afternoon tea and driving experiences to name a few!

 

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Our Commitment

Green Tourism Promise

The Great Sussex Way® is committed to supporting green tourism across the entire District.

We seek to ensure that:

Tourism does not have an adverse effect on our local environmental, especially our protected landscapes around Chichester Harbour AONB and the South Downs National Park.

Tourism is acceptable and welcomed by the host communities across Chichester District.

Tourism is profitable to the many businesses supporting the visitor economy across the District.

The local tourism industry affords you, the visitor, the highest quality visitor experience.