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Autumn is the perfect time to come and enjoy West Sussex's cultural capital. The season brings an enticing new production, Redlands, to Chichester Festival Theatre, the spectacle of Luke Jerram's Mars, to Chichester Cathedral, and the last chance to see The Shape of Things: Still Life in Britain at Pallant House Gallery. Add in exploring the historic city, with its Roman city walls and pretty Georgian streets, as well as great places to eat and drink and you've got yourself a perfect autumn escape. See how you might spend 48 hours in our historic city.
Your chance to win a mini-break in Chichester
The prizes
Redlands at Chichester Festival Theatre
In 1967, the tranquil facade of Chichester was shattered when rock royalty, the Rolling Stones, were thrust into the centre of a national scandal. A drug raid at Redlands, Keith Richards' country estate, ignited a media frenzy and a landmark legal battle. This pivotal moment in British history to life in a captivating new play, Redlands, at the prestigious Chichester Festival Theatre. Our lucky winner will win a pair of tickets to the final show on 18th October, along with a programme and ice creams.
Delicious pre-theatre treats
Relax with freshly made pizza and a bottle wine in the Minerva Bar at Chichester Festival Theatre, before being immersed in Redlands.
The Shape of Things: Still Life in Britain at Pallant House Gallery
The Shape of Things is the first major exhibition to consider - or rather, challenge viewers to reconsider - the enduring theme of still life in British art, exploring its rich symbolism, and how it has been used as a vehicle of innovation and experimentation to become fundamentally relevant to artists and society. Featuring over 70 artists, viewers will be lead from 17th-century ‘vanitas’ paintings to vibrant post-impressionism, surrealism, abstraction, neo-romanticism, realism, and conceptual art and installation. Our winner will receive tickets to see the exhibition as well as a fantastic Pop Art book (RRP £30)
Mars at Chichester Cathedral
Luke Jerram's acclaimed art installation, Mars, lands at Chichester Cathedral this autumn, with the immersive artwork taking up residency in the Cathedral's ancient Nave from 19th October to Sunday 10th November 2024. Measuring seven metres in diameter, this astonishing spectacle features detailed NASA imagery of the Martian surface, and will be the centrepiece of a host of events including concerts and storytelling. Our winners will be able to enjoy the first evening viewing of the installation, accompanied by a specially composed soundtrack.
Chichester Cathedral Accommodation
Our winner will spend a relaxing night at 4 Canon Lane, with fabulous views of Chichester Cathedral or its grounds. 4 Canon Lane, a former archdeaconry, boasts recently refurbished, self catering rooms located just moments from the Cathedral cloisters. Whether you're soaking up the city's culture, taking in some retail therapy or just looking for some R&R, this is a perfect place to base yourself.
Shopping in Chichester
Enjoy a little retail therapy, browsing the stores of Chichester city centre, where you'll find a mix of independent stores as well as high street favourites, with a fabulous £50 Chichester Gift card courtesy of Chichester BID, which can be spent in over 150 city centre retailers on shopping, dining or wellbeing.
