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
Arundel weekend trip itinerary

Arundel Castle

No trip to West Sussex is complete without visiting the magn...
Chichester Cathedral pictured inside gardens

Chichester Cathedral

The magnificent Cathedral has stood at the centre of Chiches...
Jade Smith working on orged metal works

Chichester Art Trail

The Chichester Open Studios Art Trail sees 159 artists exhib...
Man standing in Arundel getting ready to lead a Walking Tour

Arundel Walking Tours

Arundel Walking Tours presents the history, architecture and...
The outside of the Green Tree Gallery in Borde Hill Garden

The Green Tree Gallery

The Green Tree Gallery, next to Borde Hill Garden in Hayward...
Goodwood House on a cloudy day

Goodwood House

Set in the stunning 12,000 acre Goodwood Estate, Goodwood Ho...
Chichester flowers and high street, West Sussex

Chichester

Blending old and new, Chichester offers an enticing mix of d...
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...
cinema seating

Dome Cinema

110 years after opening, Worthing Dome has been lovingly res...
Table laid with china in old fashioned room at the Petworth Cottage Museum

Petworth Cottage Museum

Petworth Cottage Museum is a Leconfield Estate cottage that ...
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...
Standen House in the sun

Standen House and Gardens

Discover the arts and crafts movement at the Standen family ...
Three ladies looking at books at an antique fair

Ardingly Antiques

If you fancy yourself as a bit of an antique aficionado or j...
The front of Zimmer Stewart Gallery

Zimmer Stewart Gallery

A contemporary art gallery, based in Arundel, Zimmer Stewart...
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 ...
Chichester Cinema red seating

Chichester Cinema at New Park

Chichester Cinema at New Park established in 1979, has been ...

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.