Chichester

Properties and events in Chichester

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Burton Mill

Burton Mill, Burton Park Road, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0JR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Burton Mill is a working watermill producing stoneground flour and hydro-electricity. Visitors will see water-powered flour milling and dressing and other heritage machinery. There is a small exhibition of interesting historical artefacts and photos.

Coultershaw Heritage Site

The Coultershaw Heritage Site, Station Road, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0JE
In person
Pre-booking not required

See our historic water wheel driven pump along with other working and hands-on exhibits in a beautiful riverside setting. Special activities will challenge our young inventors.

Explore 800 Years of Civic History at the Chichester City Council House

Chichester City Council, The Council House, North Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1LQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit Chichester’s historic Council House during Heritage Open Days for rare room access, new displays, and special exhibits celebrating nine centuries of civic history, with guided tours available.

Fernhurst Furnace Open Weekend

Furnace Wood, Vann Road, Fernhurst, West Sussex, GU27 3NH
In person
Pre-booking not required

See the recently conserved Wealden Blast Furnace site. Admire the Sealed Knot skirmish. Many demonstrations, displays and refreshments. Country location in beautiful woodland. Guided tours.

Flint Knapping - The Oldest Craft

St Mary's Church, North Marden, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9JU
In person
Pre-booking required

Join a walk to visit a local flint knapper practising one of humanity’s oldest crafts. We’ll admire flint buildings along the way before discovering more about flint, how it is knapped, and how it’s used in traditional building.

Keeping the Wheels Turning

Linch Road, Redford, West Sussex, GU29
In person
Pre-booking required

Keeping the Wheels Turning is a 2-mile heritage walk to visit a traditional wheelwright. See how wood is shaped into strong cart wheels, learn about the tools and skills involved, and hear about the challenges of keeping this remarkable craft alive.