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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

Shoreline Gallery

The Shoreline Gallery is situated in Worthing, just a short ...
South front of the house from the meadow with white flowers at Uppark House and Garden, West Sussex.

Uppark House and Garden

Uniquely placed in a stunning hilltop location on 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...
Arundel Castle pictutred behind the River Arun

Arundel

Arundel captures the essence of heritage, urban chic and cou...
Arundel Cathedral

Arundel Cathedral

Overlooking the historic market town of Arundel is the magni...
Art gallery in the South Downs

South Downs Art Gallery

South Downs Arts Gallery is a community-run gallery showcasi...
art on a wall

Montague Gallery

The Montague Gallery brings a wide selection of outstanding ...
Two faced twins outside their gallery in Worthing

Two Faced Twins

Worthing based twin artists, Two Face Twins, work together t...
Roman man at Roman Fishbourne Palace

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Explore the largest residential Roman building in Britain an...
Chequer Mead Theatre stage

Chequer Mead Theatre

Located in the heart of East Grinstead, Chequer Mead Theatre...
Bignor Roman Villa mosaic floor

Bignor Roman Villa

Bignor Roman Villa features the most complete and intricate ...

Mystery trails

Whistlestop Arts have created seven FREE outdoor mystery t...
Standen House in the sun

Standen House and Gardens

Discover the arts and crafts movement at the Standen family ...
Outside of the Novium Museum in Chichster with a cyclist passing on the road

The Novium

Built over the remains of a Roman bathhouse, The Novium Muse...
The outside of Worthing Pavilion Theatre

Worthing Theatres

Worthing Theaters brings the best live entertainment and per...
Man standing in Arundel getting ready to lead a Walking Tour

Arundel Walking Tours

Arundel Walking Tours presents the history, architecture and...

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.

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Food and drink and vineyards

Food and drink

Heritage and gardens in West Sussex

Heritage and gardens

Active, outdoor activities in West Sussex

Active and Outdoors

Beaches and coastal attractions in West Sussex

Beaches and coastal

Walking in West Sussex

Walking

Nature and wildlife in West Sussex

Nature and wildlife

Spa and wellbeing in West Sussex

Spa and wellbeing

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Watersports