Services are held daily at Chichester Cathedral

Occurring
Every day at for 9 hours, 45 mins
Venue
Chichester Cathedral
Address
West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX, United Kingdom

Please visit the Cathedral website, clicking the 'Worship' link at the top of the page, for a list of our daily services to which everyone is warmly invited.

Children, Families & Caregivers Service

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 35 mins
Venue
Chichester Cathedral
Address
West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX, United Kingdom

Our service takes place every Sunday at 9.15am and lasts approximately 35 minutes.

We currently meet in the Lady Chapel.

If you're not sure where this is, come to the main entrance (The West Door) and ask a steward to point you in the right direction.

We look forward to welcoming you, having fun and learning about Jesus together.

Q&As

Will we be expected to remain silent throughout the service?

We’re expecting noise and participation from children, parents/guardians and grandparents alike!

Who can attend a service at the Cathedral?

Everyone is welcome to attend services at Chichester Cathedral. For many, this may be their first time visiting the Cathedral - you and your family are warmly welcome. We look forward to meeting you very soon!

What facilities are at the Cathedral?

Toilet facilities are available in Vicars' Hall (including an accessible toilet).
Buggies and pushchairs can be parked inside the Hall. There is lift access from the Hall's Main Entrance.

There are a number of cafes and eateries a short distance from the Cathedral. Visit the Chichester BID website to find out more.

How do I get to the Cathedral?

The Cathedral is in the heart of Chichester, close to the Market Cross, the centrepoint of the City’s main pedestrianised shopping streets. The Cathedral’s postcode is PO19 1RP.

By car, approach from the M27 (A27) and turn northwards at one of the bypass roundabouts following signs for the city centre. Visitors arriving by car should aim for one of the many public car parks around the City.

The Cathedral is less than a 10 minute walk from Chichester’s Train Station, and is opposite a bus stop.

Do I need to reserve a space?

No, there's no need to reserve a space. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch:

E:[email protected]

Friends | Monthly Coffee Mornings

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Chichester Cathedral
Address
West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX, United Kingdom

Join the Chichester Cathedral Friends for a coffee, biscuits and a catch up on the first Saturday of the month in the Cathedral’s South Transept at 10.00am - 11.15am.

Everyone is welcome at all of our events. You can also bring a friend, so please come and join us! No booking required - just pop in.

Epiphany Procession

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Chichester Cathedral
Address
West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX, United Kingdom

A special service celebrating the arrival of the Magi at Bethlehem, featuring a living tableau of the Nativity scene and music from the choir of St Paul’s, Chichester.

The Feast of the Epiphany recalls the visit of the Magi, the wise men, to the infant Jesus, as recounted in the second chapter of St Matthew’s Gospel.

The Bible has much to say of the journeying of the people of God and Christianity from early times was called THE WAY. This service takes the form of a procession. It recalls a journey, and teaches us about the Christian life as a journey of faith.

The response of the wise men, when they reached Bethlehem, was worship, and worship means offering:
‘They fell down and worshipped him and, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts.’

Library Open Days

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Tuesday at for 2 hours
Venue
Chichester Cathedral
Address
West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX, United Kingdom

Join us behind the scenes in the Cathedral Library.

On the first Tuesday of each month the Library will be open to the public from 10.00am to 12.00pm. You can find the entrance to the Library within the Cathedral Treasury and Shop, located in the North Transept. Please note that access to the Library requires ascending a narrow spiral staircase.

Our knowledge of the Library is partial but a reasonable number of books can be traced back as far as the late 12th century. The Library also has some intriguing stained glass windows and unusually well-preserved stone corbels.

If you would like to find out more please contact the Sub-Librarians at: [email protected] or on 01243 813587. Please note that email is the best way to get in touch, as the library is only staffed for a few hours each week

Chichester950 | Religion, Rebellion & Reformation

Occurring
for 274 days, 8 hours
Venue
Chichester Cathedral
Address
West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX, United Kingdom

An exhibition sharing the story of the Christian faith in Sussex, revealed through people, events and objects, from 1075 to the present day.

To mark our 950th anniversary, we are delighted to present Religion, Rebellion & Reformation, an exhibition sharing the story of the Christian faith in Sussex, revealed through people, events and treasures, from 1075 to the present day.

The exhibition, which runs from 14th February - 15th November 2025, features fascinating artefacts from across the Diocese of Chichester, spanning East and West Sussex. Each object reveals remarkable moments and people from history.

Highlights include:
- Bejewelled rings and intricately decorated staffs and croziers owned and worn by the influential bishops of the Middle Ages.
- Comparing a delicate bronze Medieval crucifix, unearthed in a churchyard in Coombes, with a simple wooden cross fashioned from duck board by a WWI soldier in the trenches.
- A pocket-sized Bible donated by the Sussex Regiment, containing a pressed flower from Macedonia, where its owner served on the front line.
- The inspiring story of a group of wealthy and well-connected women who defied societal norms to help establish the first Anglican sisterhood, The Society of St Margaret, in 1854. Read their journals to explore how their tireless work brought lifesaving care to the sick and destitute in East Grinstead and beyond.
- Meeting Reginald Peacock, a Bishop of Chichester and the first theologian to write in English—a bold act that ultimately led to his condemnation as a heretic.

These and many other fascinating artefacts will allow visitors to discover nine centuries of hidden histories and to reflect on the enduring role of faith during times of hardship and change.

Religion, Rebellion & Reformation has been curated by the Cathedral’s Canon Treasurer, the Reverend Canon Vanessa Baron, Visitor Experience Manager Rebecca Lewry-Gray, and designed by Chichester-based design team StudioMoo.

The Cathedral Carol Service

Occurring
Thursday 19 December 2024, Friday 20 December 2024, Saturday 21 December 2024, Sunday 22 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
Chichester Cathedral
Address
West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX, United Kingdom

A service of readings and carols celebrating the Christmas story.

All are welcome to the Cathedral Carol Service, a celebration of Christmas in a service of lessons, congregational carols and music sung by the Cathedral Choir.
There are four opportunities to attend this year's Carol Service:

Thursday 19th December at 6.00pm
Friday 20th December at 6.00pm
Saturday 21st December at 6.00pm (also livestreamed)
Sunday 22nd December at 3.00pm

Doors will open one hour before each service.

On Sunday 22nd December this service is at 3.00pm