Priory Park, Chichester

Name: Priory Park
Address: Priory Rd, Chichester, PO19 1NS, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Chichester

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Facts and practical information

Priory Park is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England, operated by Chichester District Council. It is situated in the north-east quadrant of Chichester City centre. The park has a rich heritage and is bordered by the medieval city walls to the north and east which are built upon the original Roman foundations. The park contains Chichester Castle and the Guildhall. ()

Established: 1918 (106 years ago)Elevation: 49 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°50'21"N, 0°46'34"W

Address

Priory RdChichester PO19 1NS United Kingdom

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Day trips

Priory Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chichester Cathedral, Brandy Hole Copse, Chichester Library, Oaklands Park.

~1560 ftSW
Gothic-style building with modern art
Chichester Cathedral, Chichester
8 min walk • Chichester Cathedral, a beacon of spiritual heritage in the city of Chichester, England, stands as an architectural marvel and a testament to the city's rich history. This magnificent structure has been a place of worship for over 900 years, offering a serene...
1.1 miNW
Park
Brandy Hole Copse, Chichester
30 min walk • Brandy Hole Copse is a 6.5-hectare Local Nature Reserve on the western outskirts of Chichester in West Sussex. It is owned and managed by Chichester District Council. Part of it is a Scheduled Monument, Chichester Dyke.
~1470 ftSW
Library
Chichester Library, Chichester
8 min walk • County Hall is a municipal facility at West Street in Chichester, West Sussex. It is the headquarters of West Sussex County Council.
0.4 miN
Park
Oaklands Park, Chichester
11 min walk • Oaklands Park is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England.
~1380 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester
7 min walk • Chichester Festival Theatre is a theatre and Grade II* listed building situated in Oaklands Park in the city of Chichester, West Sussex, England. Designed by Philip Powell and Hidalgo Moya, it was opened by its founder Leslie Evershed-Martin in 1962. The smaller and more intimate Minerva Theatre was built nearby in 1989.
~1080 ftSE
Park
Litten Gardens, Chichester
6 min walk • Litten Gardens is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England. The park is maintained by Chichester City Council. Chichester War Memorial is located within the park.
~1540 ftS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
8 min walk • Pallant House Gallery is an art gallery in Chichester, West Sussex, England. It houses one of the best collections of 20th-century British art in the world.
~200 ftN
Forts and castles
Chichester Castle, Chichester
1 min walk • Chichester Castle stood in the city of the same name in West Sussex. Shortly after the Norman Conquest of England, Roger de Montgomery ordered the construction of a castle at Chichester.
0.9 miS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Chichester Planetarium, Chichester
23 min walk • The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre is an educational facility in Chichester, West Sussex, run by a team of volunteers and astronomy enthusiasts and inaugurated in 2002.
~1990 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Otter Gallery, Chichester
10 min walk • The Otter Gallery was an art gallery at the University of Chichester's College Lane campus, which hosted exhibitions, lectures and events including sculpture, paintings and photographs. The Gallery was responsible for maintaining the University Art Collection which started in 1947.
~1240 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Minerva Theatre, Chichester
6 min walk • The Minerva Theatre is a studio theatre seating, at full capacity, 310. It is run as part of the adjacent Chichester Festival Theatre, located in Chichester, England, and was opened in 1989. The current artistic director is Daniel Evans.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Priory Park?

Nearby attractions include Chichester Guildhall, Chichester (1 min walk), Chichester Castle, Chichester (1 min walk), Chichester to Silchester Way, Chichester (4 min walk), Litten Gardens, Chichester (6 min walk).

How to get to Priory Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Priory Park:

Bus

Orchard Street • Lines: 60 (5 min walk)
The Bell PH • Lines: 60 (6 min walk)

Train

Chichester (15 min walk)