Art and culture

Immerse yourself in the diverse range of cultural activities West Sussex has to offer. Enjoy the latest musicals and theatre productions at the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre, or discover the best of British and international modern art at Pallant House, Chichester’s landmark art gallery. Venture to the coast of Worthing and you’ll find the lovingly restored Dome Cinema, originally opened in 1911, as well as a colourful variety of locally made Sussex arts and crafts at the East Beach Studios right beside the sea .

Art and culture in West Sussex
Three ladies looking at books at an antique fair

Ardingly Antiques

If you fancy yourself as a bit of an antique aficionado or j...
cinema seating

Dome Cinema

110 years after opening, Worthing Dome has been lovingly res...
The front of The Steyning Bookshop

The Steyning Bookshop

The Steyning Bookshop is a small family run store located in...
Standen House in the sun

Standen House and Gardens

Discover the arts and crafts movement at the Standen family ...
Arundel weekend trip itinerary

Arundel Castle

No trip to West Sussex is complete without visiting the magn...
Chequer Mead Theatre stage

Chequer Mead Theatre

Located in the heart of East Grinstead, Chequer Mead Theatre...
art on a wall

Montague Gallery

The Montague Gallery brings a wide selection of outstanding ...
Petworth House on a cloudy day

Petworth House and Park

On the edge of the market town, Petworth House and Park is t...
Windmill Theatre inside seating and stage

The Windmill

The Windmill Cinema is based on Littlehampton sea front. Her...
The front of Littlehampton Museum, Manor House

Littlehampton Museum

Littlehampton Museum is at the heart of the popular sunny se...
Arundel Castle pictutred behind the River Arun

Arundel

Arundel captures the essence of heritage, urban chic and cou...
Inside of Neilson Boutique showing a collection of fashion and accessories

Neilson Boutique

Cuckfield is home to the Neilson Boutique. This independent ...

Amberley Museum

If you want to discover more about the industrial heritage o...
The outside of Chichester Festival Theatre

Chichester Festival Theatre

Fans of architecture should make a date with Chichester Fest...
Hot metal being made into a bespoke piece by a blacksmith at Chalk Pit Forge

Chalk Pit Forge

Chalk Pit Forge set within Amberley Museum, within the South...
Antique urn filled with flowers at Cuckfield's independent shops

Cuckfield’s independent shops

Cuckfield is a beautiful, vibrant Sussex village that boasts...

Cultural wonders

Dig a little deeper beneath the surface of West Sussex and you’ll find cobbled streets filled with antiques, secret gardens and architectural wonders.

A plethora of events take place across the county each year, including the Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair, the South of England Show and the Goodwood Revival. Take a look at our what’s on calendar to find the perfect event for you and your family.

Architecture in West Sussex
Cultural attractions in West Sussex - Goodwood Revival

Local guides

Get inspiration for your next trip with the help of our local guides. Discover top attractions, fun things to do and exciting new experiences. There is something for everyone in West Sussex.