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.

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]

Chichester Cathedral American Patrons was launched to celebrate the many connections that exist between Sussex and North America.

Following recent in-depth research into the Cathedral’s Anglo-American heritage, we are keen to share all that we have learnt about our transatlantic links.

The father of the American Revolution, Thomas Paine, came from Lewes, East Sussex. Thomas Paine was introduced to Benjamin Franklin by the third Duke of Richmond, whose Goodwood Estate lies just outside Chichester. The Duke gained the title of the ‘Radical Duke’ because of his support for the American Revolution. Part of the mystery of the ‘Sussex Declaration’ – the only ceremonial parchment manuscript copy of the American Declaration of Independence other than the signed copy held at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. – lies with the Duke, Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin. Harvard University has been hard at work with the West Sussex Record Office, where the Sussex Declaration is in safe keeping, to establish the history behind this unique piece of shared American and English history.

This year Chichester Cathedral will be holding an American Thanksgiving service, at 5.30pm on Thursday 28th November – all are welcome to join us. The service will be approximately 45 minutes, and guests will be invited to remain for drinks after the service and to see some of the Cathedral’s historic artefacts which have special links to America. The service has been introduced at the request of the Chichester Cathedral American Patrons to bring American’s living in Sussex an opportunity to celebrate American Thanksgiving. All are welcome to join us.

To register your interest and reserve seating in the Cathedral’s historic 12th century Quire please email: [email protected]

All are welcome to this special candlelit service to mark the beginning of the season of Advent.

A special candlelit service moving from darkness to light, as we await the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ, with readings, congregational carols and music sung by Chichester Cathedral Choir.

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

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.

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.

All are welcome to attend our services as we begin to celebrate the feast of Christmas.
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Children's Crib Service, 11.00am & 2.00pm

Hear the Christmas story unfold as we sing carols and build the Christmas crib.
These services are specially designed to appeal to children, young people and their caregivers, but are open to all!
Children are also warmly invited to dress up as characters from the Nativity (angels, shepherds, sheep, donkeys, oxen etc.) if they wish!

No booking required - seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Christmas Eve Evensong, 6.00pm

A service of Choral Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choir, with seasonal music and congregational carols.
No booking required - seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This service will also be livestreamed.
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Midnight Mass, 11.00pm

The First Eucharist of Christmas, led by The Bishop of Chichester, with music sung by the Cathedral Choir.
No booking required - seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This service will also be livestreamed.

All are welcome to attend our services of celebration on Christmas Day.
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Holy Communion (said), 8.00am

A service of Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer, held in the Lady Chapel.

No booking required - seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Christmas Day Service for Children, Families & Caregivers, 9.15am

A special Christmas Eucharist designed for children aged 0 – 12, plus their parents, guardians or caregivers.

No booking required - seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Christmas Day Choral Mattins, 10.15am

Sung by the Cathedral Choir.

No booking required - seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Christmas Day Eucharist, 11.15am

The Eucharist service for Christmas Day, led by the Bishop of Chichester, with music sung by the Cathedral Choir.
No booking required - seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This service will also be livestreamed.
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Please note - the Cathedral will close to the public for the rest of the day at 1.00pm.

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.’