Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester

Name: Chichester Festival Theatre
Address: Chichester, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1243 781312

#12 among attractions in Chichester

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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. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1962 (62 years ago)Coordinates: 50°50'35"N, 0°46'38"W

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Chichester United Kingdom

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+44 1243 781312

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Chichester Festival Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chichester Cathedral, Goodwood Circuit, Priory Park, Brandy Hole Copse.

0.5 miS
Gothic-style building with modern art
Chichester Cathedral, Chichester
13 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...
1.4 miNE
Outdoor activities, Tours, Sport
Goodwood Circuit, Chichester
36 min walk • Goodwood Circuit is a historic venue for both two- and four-wheeled motorsport in the United Kingdom. The 2.367-mile circuit is situated near Chichester, West Sussex, close to the south coast of England, on the estate of Goodwood House, and completely encircles Chichester/Goodwood Airport.
~1380 ftS
Park
Priory Park, Chichester
7 min walk • 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.
0.9 miNW
Park
Brandy Hole Copse, Chichester
24 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.
0.4 miSW
Library
Chichester Library, Chichester
11 min walk • County Hall is a municipal facility at West Street in Chichester, West Sussex. It is the headquarters of West Sussex County Council.
~810 ftN
Park
Oaklands Park, Chichester
4 min walk • Oaklands Park is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England.
0.4 miSE
Park
Litten Gardens, Chichester
11 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.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
14 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.
~1210 ftS
Forts and castles
Chichester Castle, Chichester
6 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.
1.1 miS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Chichester Planetarium, Chichester
29 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.
~890 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Otter Gallery, Chichester
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chichester Festival Theatre open?

Chichester Festival Theatre is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Chichester Festival Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Minerva Theatre, Chichester (2 min walk), Oaklands Park, Chichester (4 min walk), Otter Gallery, Chichester (5 min walk), University of Chichester, Chichester (6 min walk).

How to get to Chichester Festival Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chichester Festival Theatre:

Bus

The Bell PH • Lines: 60 (3 min walk)
King George Gardens • Lines: 60 (4 min walk)

Train

Chichester (21 min walk)