It’s no surprise that Sussex, home of the South Downs National Park, is one of the UKs top hotspots for sports and outdoor activities.

From walking and cycling in the South Downs National Park and along the South Downs Way, to enjoying the some of the best beaches in the country at East Wittering and West Wittering, there’s every reason to stay outside in this corner of the country.

Whatever you do, even if it’s exploring the famous Goodwood or Cowdray Estates, there are sports waiting to be discovered. From SUP, surfing and windsurfing, to electric bike hire, polo lessons and shooting, there’s something for every ability, age and desire.

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2XS Ltd Watersports Courses

West Wittering beach is the ideal place to learn to Surf, SUP, Windsurf and Kite so why not book onto one of the 2XS Watersports Courses! The water is clean (it’s a blue flag beach) and the conditions vary with…

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Air Arena Chichester
Air Arena Chichester

A Fun & Safe Environment. 74 trampolines, interactive activities and yummy food in the heart of Chichester, West Sussex.

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Benbow Pond Walk at Cowdray Estate, Midhurst

Benbow Pond in Easebourne, just outside the centre of Midhurst and close to the A272 is a picturesque picnic stop where you’ll meet the resident ducks, swans, geese and other bird life and is part of the Cowdray Estate.  …

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Chichester Bicycle Hire
Bicycle hire at various locations around Chichester

App-Bike is a self-serve bike hire scheme operating in and around the Chichester area. Chichester and the surrounding areas are great to explore by bike due to a good network of cycle routes and flat terrain. You can rent an…

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Black Down (National Trust)

Enjoy the spectacular views from Black Down – the highest hill in Sussex, and the highest point in the South Downs National Park.   Car Parking is available at GU27 3BJ   More information at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/black-down

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Canoe or Kayak with Fluid Adventures

Operating from several venues across the South, Fluid Adventures offer canoe and kayak hire as well as a range of tours and courses from beginner to experienced paddler.  We have hires available on Chichester Harbour, the River Arun (in the…

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Centurion Way easy access
Centurion Way Cycle Route & Easy Access Trail

Explore a 9km flat route along the route of the former Chichester to Midhurst Railway line which finishes at West Dean.

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Chichester Canal

Chichester Ship Canal – Chichester’s secret waterway, where you can enjoy boat trips, watersports or walks to the coast or into the countryside.

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Chichester Harbour: Chichester’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Chichester Harbour

Chichester Harbour on the South Coast is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a world renowned destination for sailing and home to rare wildlife and coastal habitats

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Chichester Harbour Circular Cycle Route

The Chichester Harbour Circular cycle route is a 13 mile circular bike ride suitable for riders of all ages and abilities as it is virtually flat. It makes a great day out as you stop along the route to explore…

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Chichester Harbour Walks No. 6 - West Wittering Beach and East Head
Chichester Harbour Walks No. 6- West Wittering Beach to East Head

A walk along the sandy beach of West Wittering and around the sand dunes of East Head with far-reaching views across to the Isle of Wight.   Walk by Chichester Harbour Conservancy

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Chichester Harbour Walks No. 7- Northney Explorer

Having crossed the busy bridge onto Hayling Island you soon reach the tranquillity of Northney. The 12th Century church with its pretty churchyard makes a pleasant midway resting spot before continuing through farmland for a short stretch along the shoreline.

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Chichester Park Run

Chichester parkrun is free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to…

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Chichester Watersports Aqua Park
Chichester Watersports

Chichester Watersports is home to a wide range of water-based activities and watersports, with expert tuition and equipment hire on hand, and during the warmer months, the inflatable Aqua Park provides hours of summer fun.

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Cycle Rides near Amberley and Bignor Hill

Explore the village of Amberley and Bignor Hill by bike on two routes, both of which tackle part of the South Downs Way

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Cycling the South Downs Way

Enjoy breath-taking views, picturesque towns and villages, and a huge variety of landscapes and wildlife by cycling the South Downs Way.

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East Wittering Beach

East Wittering’s sand and shingle beach is the perfect destination for bucket and space family fun, coastal walks and watersports fun

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Flip Out Chichester
Flip Out Chichester

Flip Out Chichester is the biggest Adventure Trampoline Park in Sussex with lots of attractions to entertain the whole family. As well as all of the trampolines you can enjoy an amazing Ninja Assault Course, Wipe Out, Dropslide, 3 floors…

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Goodwood Aerodrome
Flying at Goodwood Aerodrome

If you’re looking for great flying experiences in Sussex, to learn to fly or to simply admire vintage aircraft, Goodwood Aerodrome is the place to go. Home to Goodwood Flying School and the Goodwood Aerodrome Café, you can while away the hours surrounded in all thing’s aviation.

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Fontwell Park Racecourse
Fontwell Park Racecourse

MORE THAN JUST A RACECOURSE Set in spectacular surroundings and steeped in racing history, Fontwell Park offers 24 exciting jump race meetings throughout the year and remains the only figure of eight jumps course in the UK.  Attracting up to…

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Golf in Chichester

Experience two 18 hole courses, a 9 hole course, driving ranges and adventure golf at Chichester Golf Club

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Great Beaches in Selsey

Selsey’s beaches boast clear, clean water and unspoilt shingle shores, perfect for swimming, a walk along the shore or an enjoyable day on the beach.

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Great Cycle Routes in the South Downs National Park

Experience the stunning scenery and varied terrain by cycling in the The South Downs National Park

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Great Lakes in Chichester

Chichester is home to eleven lakes surrounding Chichester Lakeside Holiday Park, nine of which are dedicated fishing lakes.

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Harting Down Walk
Harting Down Walk

One of the largest areas of ancient chalk downland in the care of the National Trust, Harting Down in West Sussex is a renowned nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. Sheep grazing helps conserve this grassland environment where…

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Goodwood Racecourse
Horseracing at Goodwood

There’s so much great horseracing to be experienced at Goodwood racecourse. With 19 unique Goodwood race days taking place throughout the season, including the Qatar Goodwood Festival, there’s something for everyone.

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Itchenor & Bosham circular cycle route

Cycle from Chichester city centre to the Harbourside villages of Bosham and Itchenor on this 14m/23km route.   The route is suitable for all abilities and types of bicycle, and begins at the city’s Market Cross.   Cycle the shore…

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Itchenor Sailing Club

One of the south coast’s most renowned sailing destinations, Itchenor sailing club hosts racing March to October and welcomes visiting sailors

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Kingley Vale Trail

The reserve contains one of the finest yew forests in western Europe, including a grove of ancient trees which are among the oldest living things in Britain. Main habitats: Yew woodland and lowland chalk grassland County: West Sussex Why visit:…

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Midhurst East Off Road Cycle Route

An 18 mile/29km off road cycle route town of Midhurst and the villages of Tillington and Lodsworth in the South Downs National Park

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Mulberry Marine Experiences

“We are passionate about our oceans and helping you engage and experience the Marine Environment, near, in on and under the water” Welcome, we are a SSI SWIM, Snorkel, Freediving, Scuba and Marine Ecology Centre located on the South Coast…

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New Park Community Centre
New Park Community Centre

Charity run Community Centre in the heart of Chichester, next to the beautiful Jubilee Park. Halls, specialist martial arts Dojo’s and meeting rooms to hire for events, special occasions, arts, sports and community activities. On site cafe bar offering a…

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Oaklands Park: Chichester’s Sports Park
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Off Root – Guided Mountain Bike Rides

Roots was established in 2016 after years of taking groups of friends on weekly rides and MTB weekends across the UK.  The root of it all is founded in getting people both confident in riding and fit – but hidden…

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Pedal and Pace: Guided running and mountain bike rides.

Welcome to Pedal and Pace, guided running and mountain biking in and around the South Downs. Established in 2020 by Emily Lillywhite Iredale, Pedal and Pace aims to bring you the very best mountain biking and running routes in and…

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Polo at Cowdray Estate

Cowdray Park is Internationally recognised as the home of British Polo and is the host of the Gold Cup for the British Open Polo Championship.

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Priory Park: Chichester’s Community Hub
Priory Park: Chichester’s Community Hub

Looking for down time with a spot of sightseeing? Priory park is the place to go. In the North-East quadrant of the City Centre, Priory Park is home to three scheduled monuments; the Roman city walls, The Guildhall – a…

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Route 88 cycle route (Bill Way)
Route 88 Cycle Route (Bill Way)

Follow this signposted route from central Chichester to RSPB Pagham Harbour (8 miles – one way) Route 88 also known as Bill Way starts at either the Market Cross or Chichester Canal Basin and is mostly off-road all the way…

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Sail Boat Project – experiences of the sea, for all

A workers’ co-operative established in 2009, Sail Boat Project provide a range of learning activities based around sailing. Based in beautiful Chichester harbour we aim to widen access to the sea, for all. Never been sailing before? Try one of…

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Sailing in Chichester

Discover sailing in Chichester Harbour – whether you want to learn the basics, improve your skills or charter a boat

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Salterns Way
Salterns Way

The Salterns Way footpath and cycle path is a 19 kilometre long cycle path which runs from the centre of Chichester to the lovely sandy beach at West Wittering. For much of its route, Salterns Way runs along safe and…

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Selsey Golf & Country Club

Selsey Golf Club is home to a 9-hole links-style course and is a challenging course for folders of all abilities

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Slindon Estate and Stane Street
Slindon Estate and Stane Street

An 8 mile circular walk through the Slindon Estate within the South Downs in West Sussex. The route begins in Eartham (PO18 0LT) and takes in a stretch of the old Roman Road, Stane Street, plunging you into 2000 years…

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Southern e-bike rentals

Southern eBike Rentals offers electric bike hire in the South Downs around Chichester. E-bikes are the ideal way of exploring the huge network of lanes and bridleways which offer options for all from experienced mountain bikers to those that haven’t…

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Surfing in The Witterings

West and East Wittering beaches are hugely popular destinations on the South Coast for surfing, windsurfing, kite-boarding or paddle-surfing

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Tenpin Chichester
Tenpin Chichester

Government guidelines currently state that no more than 6 people should meet indoors together, therefore please do not book for more than 6 people. The guidelines also state that all customers must wear a face covering whilst in our centre…

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The South Downs Way

The 160km South Downs Way runs right across the Chichester District, offering great walking and cycling opportunities.

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The Trundle walk

The Trundle (or St Roche’s Hill to give it its official name) is located near Chichester and can be accessed using these South Downs National Park walking trails from Lavant, West Dean or Singleton. The name The Trundle comes from…

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Trishaw rides around Chichester with Brightride

Accessible Trishaw rides around Chichester For those who are affected by or recuperating from mental or physical illness, or for the elderly, and children and adults that have learning, medical or mobility difficulties, Brightride provides an enjoyable, hassle-free way to get out…

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Walks near Amberley
Walks near Amberley

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the South Downs National Park with this route around Amberley – a picturesque village with many old buildings, thatched cottages, and a castle which is now a hotel.

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The Hamblin Centre
Wellbeing at The Hamblin Centre

Space to be … Space to grow The Hamblin Centre is a therapeutic centre for wellbeing and inner growth in Bosham, West Sussex. We specialise in yoga and meditation, with different styles to choose from, including online. A wide variety…

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West Wittering Beach
West Wittering Beach

West Wittering Beach is a beautiful expanse of golden sand where you can enjoy a day on the beach, walks or watersports.

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Wickedly Wonderful

Children’s summer holiday camps in The Witterings

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Windmill Trail to Halnaker Windmill
Windmill Trail to Halnaker Windmill

The striking image of the Halnaker Windmill is an iconic part of the scenery around Chichester.  To enable more people to visit this recently restored landmark, Boxgrove Parish Council has introduced a new, signed ‘Windmill Trail’ starting from Boxgrove Village…

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