Chichester City Council,
North Street,
Chichester,
West Sussex
PO19 1LQ

Tel: 01243 788502
Fax: 01243 773022

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. Contact Carole Ball on 01903 885988. Intending walkers for regular walks should meet and purchase tickets at the Tourist Information Centre at 29A South Street, Chichester, PO19 1AH. Tel: 01243 775888. Walks cost £4 per person and will take approximately 1hr 30mins at the following times:

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.