Summer Events in and Around Chichester and West Sussex

If you are looking for a break this summer there arein late August, September and also in October aswell
lots of exciting events in and around West Sussex inas some weekends.
the summer that you can enjoy. Explore the historicOn the 9th and 10th of August, there will be a Chilli
city and stay in friendly accommodation in Chichester.Fiesta at West Dean Gardens where there will be
At the end of June, the Chichester Festivities startfood tasting, cooking demonstrations and chilli growing.
which promises to be an entertaining and enjoyableThere is also the Chichester Film Festival from the
few weeks for all the family. Running from 27th June23rd August to the 9th September at the cinema in
to 13th July, this is an event the entire family can enjoyNew Park where there will be over 70 films showing
with street carnivals, concerts, talks, music, exhibitionsat the cinema. These events will be fun for the whole
and other festivities including the Real Ale and Jazzfamily.
Festival in Priory Park, which is a four day festivalIn September, there will be the Goodwood Revival.
which over 2500 people attend. Different bands playThis takes place over a weekend and is a popular
each night and artists including Blondie, Status Quo andhistoric race meeting. It relives the time when
James Brown have performed during this event.Goodwood Motor Circuit was a leading race venue
Shortly after the Chichester Festivities end, Goodwoodand is an unmissable event.
will play host to the annual Festival of Speed. DuringThere will be many plays on in the Chichester Festival
the 11th, 12th and 13th of July, over 200 cars andTheatre, ranging from tragedies to comedies for all the
motorbikes will be on display at Goodwood. There willfamily to enjoy.
also be a stunning display from the Red Arrows. TheThese events promise to be fun-filled and memorable
Festival of Speed celebrates the culture and history ofbreaks for the whole family. Set in and around the
motor sport and cars. This event always attractspopular city of Chichester, you can also enjoy some of
around 150,000 people a year so make sure that youthe tourist attractions while you are in the area such as
book your tickets and hotel in West Sussex well inthe spectacular cathedral, the traditional cattle market,
advance!the Weald and Downland Museum, the Roman Palace,
Also at Goodwood, the horseracing starts at the endthe museum, the stunning views over the harbour and
of July. This event happens several times a year andthe walks along the canal. There are many friendly
the races are always a spectacular event, set in whathotels in Chichester to stay in or if you would prefer
many think is the most beautiful racecourse in thenot to stay in the city, there is other accommodation in
whole world. There is more horseracing at GoodwoodWest Sussex.