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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
art on a wall

Montague Gallery

The Montague Gallery brings a wide selection of outstanding ...
The interior of Shoreham Art Gallery showing pictures, crafts and objects

Shoreham Art Gallery

Shoreham Art Gallery is run solely by artists, some with nat...
Roman man at Roman Fishbourne Palace

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Explore the largest residential Roman building in Britain an...
The entrance of Pallant House Gallery

Pallant House Gallery

Pallant House Gallery is one of Britain’s most distinctive...
The front of Zimmer Stewart Gallery

Zimmer Stewart Gallery

A contemporary art gallery, based in Arundel, Zimmer Stewart...
Standen House in the sun

Standen House and Gardens

Discover the arts and crafts movement at the Standen family ...
Historic red brick frontage of Spencer Swaffer Antisues shop with wooden double doors and mirrors in the window

Spencer Swaffer Antiques

Spencer Swaffer Antiques has been dealing in Arundel for 40 ...
Boat on pebbles at Worthing beach

Worthing

Start at the pier and head right looking at the sea for an e...
Windmill Theatre inside seating and stage

The Windmill

The Windmill Cinema is based on Littlehampton sea front. Her...
Petworth House on a cloudy day

Petworth House and Park

On the edge of the market town, Petworth House and Park is t...
The front of The Steyning Bookshop

The Steyning Bookshop

The Steyning Bookshop is a small family run store located in...
Man standing in Arundel getting ready to lead a Walking Tour

Arundel Walking Tours

Arundel Walking Tours presents the history, architecture and...
Chichester Cathedral pictured inside gardens

Chichester Cathedral

The magnificent Cathedral has stood at the centre of Chiches...
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 ...
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...
The Capitol stage

The Capitol

Located in the heart of a beautiful market town, The Capitol...

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

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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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