Chichester Cathedral
A Norman-style cathedral with nearly a thousand years of history, famous for its freestanding bell tower and Chagall stained glass. Chichester is a Roman city.
Chichester Cathedral was begun in 1075. It is the only medieval cathedral in England where the spire can be seen from the sea, and the only one that retains a freestanding bell tower. Inside are Roman mosaic remains, a window display, 12th-century stone carvings, a red stained-glass window designed by Marc Chagall in 1978, and a tapestry by John Piper. Admission is free (donations are encouraged), and guided tours are offered Monday to Saturday. Chichester is about 30 minutes by train from Portsmouth, and it can be combined with the city walls and Fishbourne Roman Palace into a day trip.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00; Sun approx. 12:00–15:00
Nearby sights
- The Novium Museum
- Chichester Cross
- Bishop's Palace Gardens
- Pallant House Gallery
- Chichester Ship Canal
- Chichester City Walls Walk
- Chichester Festival Theatre
- Fishbourne Roman Palace