places to visit
The Ship Hotel is an ideal base to discover and experience the attractions of Chichester and to explore the beautiful Sussex landscape, historic sights and coastline. Here are just a few thoughts to tempt you. Our reception staff will happily help you if you have any requests.
Chichester Festival Theatre is a five minute walk from the hotel. Internationally acclaimed as one of the UK's flagship theatres.
Oaklands Park, Chichester. Tel: 01243 781312
Tempting places to visit include the sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour and the sandy beaches of The Witterings. Take a cruise during the summer months and see a wide variety of habitats including sand dunes, mudflats, shingle banks and woodlands, all valuable refuge for sea birds and other interesting wildlife species.
Chichester Harbour Water Tours, 12 The Parade, East Wittering, PO20 8BN. Tel: 01243 670504
The magnificent Chichester Cathedral has been a centre of life in Chichester for 900 years. Famous for its modern art, Chichester Cathedral successfully combines the modern with the old, from the medieval Lazarus Reliefs to contemporary works by Feibusch, Sutherland, Piper and Chagall.
West Street, Chichester, PO19 1PX. Tel: +44 (0)1243 782 595
Pallant House Gallery, situated in the centre of Chichester, holds one of the best collections of 20th century British art in the country. The collection includes important works by amongst others; Andrews, Auerbach, Blake, Caulfield, Freud, Hamilton, Hodgkin, Nicholson, Moore, Paolozzi. Piper, Sickert and Sutherland. There is an extensive exhibition programme and a lively events programme.
9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ. Tel: 01243 774557
Goodwood House is set in 12,000 acres of rolling Sussex Downland. The home of the Dukes of Richmond for over 300 years, Goodwood House, designed by James Wyatt, contains one of the finest collections of English paintings and French porcelain and furniture in England. Goodwood enjoys an exceptional variety and unique mixture of activities, ranging from horseracing, motor racing, flying, golf and shooting.
Goodwood Festival of Speed: 11-13 July 2008
Glorious Goodwood: 29 July - 2 August 2008
Goodwood Revival: 19-21 September 2008
Goodwood House, Near Chichester. Tel: 01243 755040
Stansted Park (near Emsworth) and Uppark House and Garden (near Petersfield) are two of the South's most beautiful stately homes.
Stansted House, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6DX Tel: 02392 41 22 65
Uppark House, South Harting, Petersfield GU31 6QR Tel: 01730 825415
Fishbourne Roman Palace hosts Britain's largest collection of in situ mosaics. It was discovered by accident during the digging of a water main trench in 1960. The discovery led to nine seasons of excavations that showed the site had developed from a military base at the time of the Roman invasion in AD43 to a sumptuous Palace by the end of the first century. There are special events throughout the year from Roman Soldiers and Theatre performances to musical concerts and cooking demonstrations. There are a wide range of facilities on site including café, car park and disabled access and it is easily reached by public or private transport.
Salthill Road, Fishbourne, PO19 3QS. Tel: 01243 785859
Petworth House, owned by the National Trust, is a magnificent country house and park with an internationally important art collection. The art collection rivals most London galleries with numerous works by Turner. There are fascinating servants' quarters with a 'state of the art' Victorian kitchen.
Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AE Tel: 01798 342207
Tangmere Aviation Museum was established on the old RAF Tangmere Airfield which was one of Britain's front line fighter bases during World War 2. The museum contains countless fascinating exhibits such as Neville Duke's world record breaking Hawker Hunter, a full sized replica of the very first Spitfire prototype and flight simulators where you can try your hand at flying.
Near Chichester, PO20 2ES. Tel: 01243 790090
West Dean Gardens and Estate is home to many training courses on Britain’s artistic and rural heritage.
West Dean, Chichester, PO18 0QZ Tel: 01243 818258
The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is set in 50 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside. Wander amongst a fascinating collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, many with period gardens, together with farm animals, woodland walks and a picturesque lake.
Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester, PO18 0EU Tel: 01243 811363
The Historic Dockyard at Portsmouth is just 25 minutes away. Take a tour on board HMS Victory or HMS Warrior. Visit the Royal Naval Museum and the Mary Rose.
Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ Tel: 023 92 839766
At Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth you can shop at over 85 designer outlets, eat at one of 20 cosmopolitan bars & restaurants, be entertained at the 14-screen vue cinema, bowl at the 26-lane Bowlplex, have a laugh at Jongleurs comedy club, dance the night away at Tiger Tiger. Landscaped into a historic setting, with the Historic Dockyard and Old Portsmouth only a few minutes walk away.
Gun Wharf, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ. Tel: 023 92 836700
