Local Places of Interest
Some of the many visitor attractions within easy reach of Chilgrove.
There are so many places to visit in and around Chichester and your first visit will give just a taste of what’s on offer in the area. Here we cover only the attractions in the immediate area around Chilgrove, we guarentee that you’ll want to come back for more! West Dean Gardens, and the facinating Weald & Downland Living Museum (incidentally also home to the BBC’s ‘Repair Shop’) are a short drive away, as is the historic city of Chichester.. We also have Goodwood on our doorstep the home of Goodwood horse racing, The Festival of Speed & Goodwood Revival, all of which we hope will be returning again in 2021.
*** Please check the websites of all the places described below for information about opening times and advice about how to plan your visits well in advance of your stay.
West Dean College & Gardens
Chilgrove Farm B&B is conveniently close to West Dean College and Gardens. The gardens are open to visitors throughout the year and regular garden events are held there during the summer, including the famous chilli festival. Due to current restrictions the events are not taking place for the time being, however the gardens are now open to visitors again on a pre-booked, timed ticket only basis.
This stunning garden which sits in a sheltered valley in the Lavant valley is well worth a visit as are the renovated kitchen garden and glass houses. If you fancy something more energetic take a walk up through the arboretum and back across the park for a wonderful view of West Dean college nestling beneath the downs.
The Weald and Downland Museum
Travel a little further up the road to Singlton and visit the Weald and Downland Museum. This amazing architectural museum has a collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, all of which have been rescued from destruction. The museum also has many events throughout the year. Currently visits are on a pre-booked, timed tickets basis. Please visit their web site for more information.
Chichester
Chichester is just a short drive south from Chilgrove. There is much to see and do in this pretty and historic Georgian market town.
City Walls Walk – This compact city is encircled by Medieval walls whose foundations date back to the Roman occupation in the third century AD. There is a walls walk, which at a leisurely stroll will take about an hour to complete. Diversions en route can include a walk in Priory Park and a stroll around the Bishop’s Palace Gardens.
Chichester Cathedral dominates the town. It is the only cathedral in the UK which can be seen from the sea and is a landmark for sailors. It houses contains two rare medieval sculptures and a unique collection of 20th-century paintings and the stunning tapestry by John Piper which adorns the High Altar.
Pallant House Gallery of Modern Art is recognised as one of the most important galleries for British modern art in the country and worthy of a visit.
The award winning Noveum Museum, designed by Keith Williams Architects and built to house the remains of a Roman Bath House which lay hidden under a carpark for many years. The building also displays many of the 150,000 Roman artefacts which have been uncovered in the locality .
The Chichester Festival Theatre has both a main theatre and the Minerva studio; CFT is one of the United Kingdom’s flagship theatres, and enjoys an international reputation. It is renowned for the exceptionally high standard of its productions which frequently transfer to the West End.
Chilgrove Farm nestles in a quiet and picturesque valley beneath the South Downs, on the West Sussex and East Hampshire border, within an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The farm is Ideally located for walking and cycling and is a haven for wildlife. Buzzards, barn owls and deer are frequently to be seen on the farm and the surrounding South Downs are rich with wild flowers and butterflies. Within easy walking distance are both the South Downs Way and the Monarchs Way long distance footpaths and the whole area has many lanes and bridleways.
Descriptions of 3 walks from the farm can be found here.
Goodwood Events
Our B&B is conveniently located for attending the many Goodwood events which take place each year.
We are approximately 4 miles from GoodWood Park horse racing meetings and a similar distance from the Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, home of the internationally renowned Goodwood Revival meeting and the Goodwood Members meeting which takes place in March every year.
For details about Chilgrove Farm Bed & Breakfast accommodation and how to book please click here
Chichester Harbour and it’s Villages and Beaches
The whole area surrounding Chichester Harbour lies within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a paradise for walkers and ornithologists and the many harbour villages are buzzing with sailing folk throughout the summer months:
The most famous of these is the pretty village of Bosham which features in the Bayeux Tapestry. Folklore has it that Bosham Quay (shown at the top of the page) is where King Canute made his infamous attempt to hold back the waves. His daughter is believed to be buried in the church.
If you fancy a day on the beach then why not visit West Wittering beach … but make sure you have a ticket first, particulalry in the summer months. Alternatively just take a walk around East Head, which is one of the last surviving pieces of natural coastline in West Sussex
Other Local Places of Interest
Other places of interest include the Roman Palace at Fishbourne, Polo at Cowdray Park near Midhurst, and the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum.
Other local towns include the historic naval city of Portsmouth, with it’s Historic Dockyard & attractions and the pretty town of Arundel, with it’s castle, winding streets and antique shops. Arundel is also home to the Arundel Wetland Centre.
