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Looking for love in West Sussex?

Looking for Love this Valentines Day? We're here to help with creative ways you might meet a partner or perhaps you're planning to ditch Valentine's for Galentine's and plan fabulous dates with friends. Read on! Single and looking to mingle? Valentines Day is just around the corner, so finding love…

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Great Sussex Art

It’s no surprise, to those of us who live here, that there is a vibrant art scene in Sussex, but it’s only when you see the wide range of art venues laid out in Helen Cann’s Sussex art map, inspired by Eric Ravilious and the Bloomsbury Group, that you realise how rich the offer really is. The map…

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Chichester Harbour appears on BBC World Service

The Return of the Tern - Chichester Harbour Chichester Harbour Conservancy's decoy, or 'fake' terns made a guest appearance on 'People Fixing the World', a BBC World Service podcast this month. Nature recovery project officer, Jess Vagg explained the role of the decoy birds as part of the 'Return of…

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Best Seaside Holidays in Sussex

Sussex offers some of the best seaside holidays in the UK. We have world-class water sports, white sandy beaches, long sunny days and beachside accommodation to suit every budget. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a seaside holiday? Well, to get you started, here's our pick of the best: holiday…

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A student in Chichester

The Vibrant Student Life of Chichester By Dan Goodwin Chichester, a city steeped in history and nestled on the southern coast of England, offers more than just picturesque landscapes and a rich cultural heritage. Chichester, although small, is home to the University of Chichester, providing students…

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Sensational West Sussex Dark Skies

Out-of-this-World Stargazing Spots in Chichester and West Sussex There are only 19 International Dark Sky Reserves in the world and the South Downs National Park is one of them. With miles of pristine rolling hills, a collection of Dark Sky Discovery Sites, its own planetarium and an annual Dark…

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14 Great Ways to celebrate Valentine's Day

Fall in love with West Sussex this February Follow our lovers’ guide to some of West Sussex's most romantic places, starting with... Great places for a romantic escape Little Plovers Shepherd's Hut near West Wittering, West Sussex Cosy up and unwind together at Little Plovers, just a short walk…

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Outstanding Art : Pallant House Gallery 2024

2024 brings a year packed with outstanding art Currently showing: John Craxton: A Modern Odyssey, an exhibition which Laura Freeman at The Times described as 'like a ray of hot Cretan sunshine', showcases Craxton's range of work from haunting landscapes to the joyful warmth of works created amid the…

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Family Fun in Chichester

Every parent knows that panicked feeling. The school holidays are approaching and nothing’s in the diary... With a wide range of family-friendly activities in and around the Chichester area, you could spend the whole day researching what to do with the kids. Buy why waste those precious hours. We’ve…

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