Sussex Exclusive Magazine. Issue 7

Friday evening
Friday evening really has to be all about
Chichester Festival Theatre, and it will
be worth planning your trip around
what you want to see here. The theatre
also has its Brasserie restaurant so you
can eat without worrying about being
late. If you don’t fancy the theatre, you
could try dinner at the Fat Fig followed
by cocktails at the Rocking Horse in
Southgate or head to The Duke & Rye
which is an old church that serves pub
grub with live entertainment.
Saturday morning
Start the morning exploring some of
the shops and boutiques in Chichester.
There’s everything from Peter Hancock’s
flea market in West Street to the artisan
makers in The Hornet and Draper’s Yard
at the other end of town and a whole
host of eclectic retro boutiques in the
Almshouse Arcade opposite Draper’s Yard.
Saturday afternoon
For lunch, head out of town to
Chichester Harbour and the Crown and
Anchor at Dell Quay. This 16th century
building has stunning views over the
Marina and as you might expect, lots
of seafood dishes if that is your fancy.
After lunch, burn off some of the excess
by exploring Chichester Harbour. You
can walk all the way around Thorney
Island (it’s about 12 km) or potter
around stunning Bosham (remember to
pronounce it Bozzum if you don’t want
to upset the locals) and don’t park on the
harbour front if you don’t want to lose
your car to the incoming tide.
Petworth Fringe in September if you’re
looking for entertainment. There are
also a few good places to eat in Petworth
which include The Angel (a Medieval
inn which was believed to be one of the
main venues from which Sir Winston
Churchill planned the Normandy
invasions) or the E. Street Bar and Grill.
This year, E. Street Bar and Grill are
hosting a series of exclusive wine dinners
- each focusing on a different wine region
from around the globe and including
guided wine tasting paired with a menu
inspired by the region.
Clockwise:
Chichester Harbour
Boxgrove Priory
Tinwood and Tinwood
accommodation
Petworth
Petworth hall and
Petworth House
Chichester Cathedral
Centre: Bosham
17th century National Trust property
with vast parklands and an incredible
collection of art along with its famous
staircase and grand murals.
Sunday lunch, before you
head home
Turn your tail back south to the Tinwood
Estate at Halnaker for a Tapas style lunch
in their vineyard kitchen restaurant or for a
private picnic in the vineyard. If you have
time, finish with a walk up to Halnaker
Windmill with its views across the south
and to the ruins of Boxgrove Priory, both
within a short distance of Tinwood.
Places to stay in Chichester
Harbour Hotel Chichester is a boutique
hotel with spa and in-house restaurant
in the heart of Chichester. Or stay in
a luxury lodge at Tinwood with views
overlooking the vines and a jacuzzi.
Places to stay in Petworth
Voted one of the Best English Country
Hotels, The Angel Inn in Petworth has
seven beautifully designed rooms.
Saturday night
When you’re ready, head north east to
Petworth for the night. Coincide your
visit with Petworth Festival in July or
Sunday morning
Have a mooch around Petworth
including the Antiques Market and
Petworth House. Petworth House is a
Just outside Petworth is a former
Petworth Railway Station built in 1892.
You can stay in their converted Pullman
railway carriages or in the main Station
House itself.
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