Bishop’s Palace Garden
Canon Lane/Avenue de Chartres
Views of the Cathedral can be seen from here. Bounded on the south
and west by the City Wall and north and east by the Cathedral precinct.
The garden has several areas of open grass and seats in amongst
pathways leading through mature specimen trees, herbaceous borders
and flowerbeds.
Jubilee Gardens New
Park Road
This site provides colourful displays
of flowers underneath some interesting trees many of which were
planted in 1887 when Queen Victoria’s
Golden Jubilee was a grand national celebration of her 50th year
as Queen . Seating is provided between pathways and grassy areas.
There is also a small children’s play area.
 Priory
Park Guildhall Street/Priory Road
Within its fenced perimeter, this open grass area is ideal for picnics
and for children to play games. A focal point is the Guildhall,
a Grade II listed building which was once the Chancel of Greyfriars
Church and later served as a Town Hall. The Guildhall contains a
small museum display and is open on Saturday afternoons in the Summer.
The raised mound in the north-east corner was the site of a castle
or motte. The park has a children’s play area, aviary, bowling
green, cricket square and toilet facilities.
Oaklands Park Broyle
Road
A large open grass area adjacent to the Festival Theatre. There
is plenty of parking in the Northgate car park. There are football
and rugby pitches and a children’s play area, as well as the
Racquets & Fitness Club.
 Roman
Amphitheatre
Velyn Avenue/Market Car Park
Like any Roman city of importance, Chichester had its amphitheatre.
This was situated to the east of the City just outside the city
walls. Sadly all that remains is a depression in the grass. The
grassy area remains a place for family games and picnics.
Guided Walks
For guided walks around Chichester, meet at the Tourist Information
Centre at the following times:
May - September 11:00am Tuesdays. 2:30pm Saturdays. October - April
2:30pm Saturdays
29a South Street, Chichester, PO19 1AH www.chichester.gov.uk Tel:
01243 775888
Centurion Way
A 5-mile route for cyclists and pedestrians between Chichester and
West Dean along a disused railway line. The route starts from Bishop
Luffa Close. A guide is available from West Sussex County Council.
www.westsussex.gov.uk
Salterns Way
A safe route for cyclists to explore Chichester Harbour and to travel
from the centre of Chichester to the coast of West Wittering. Most
of Salterns Way is also suitable for wheelchair users. A guide is
available from West Sussex County Council. www.westsussex.gov.uk
Chichester City Tree Trail
Start and finish the trail at the Cross in the centre of Chichester.
The walk following the Trail guide will take approximately an hour-and-a-half
and will introduce visitors to some of the many specimen trees within
the City Walls. A guide is available from West Sussex County Council.
www.westsussex.gov.uk
Walls Walk
The City walls are of Roman origin, but the existing remains are
largely medieval. Although they no longer encircle the City completely,
sufficient remain to make an interesting walk of about one hour.
Originally there were gates piercing the walls at the end of each
of the four main streets, but these were demolished in the eighteenth
century. A leaflet describing the principal features is available
from the Tourist Information Centre. A group guide can be arranged
by appointment.
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