Level access into the Cathedral is available through the South West Door. Within the Cathedral and the Cathedral precincts there are ramps for easy level access. 

The mosaic of Saint Dominic is made of glass from Murano, Venice. The glass tesserae are cut and set into wet lime plaster as a working surface, before being set permanently into mortar. Saint Dominic is shown with bare feet, carrying a crossed staff, signifying his itinerant life. He also carries a copy of the gospels from which he preached. The vestments he wears, for the Dominican order, were developed in his own lifetime.

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Located just off the Cathedral’s Cloisters, these spacious and newly refurbished suites have stunning views of the Cathedral and the grounds. A perfect place to relax after a day exploring the Cathedral and dinner in the city.

A beautifully restored Georgian Grade II listed house, conveniently located on the Cathedral Green in the centre of Chichester. Formerly on the site of the historic St Faith's Chapel the accommodation comprises of a spacious living, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. Find out more here.

Running parallel to the city’s West Street, on the southern side of the Cathedral, Canon Lane connects Chichester’s South Street to the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens. 

This historic lane has evocative medieval arches at either end, and contains many of the Cathedral’s listed buildings. The Cathedral’s governing body are the custodians of a number of properties that make up this 'historic Cathedral quarter' of the city.  

Excavations suggest that underneath the centre and eastern end of the Cathedral once stood a large Roman house. Parts of this structure’s mosaic tiled flooring can be viewed under a glass walkway, in the South Aisle.

This part of the Cathedral is the heart of its sung services. The three-tiered wooden stalls are beautifully carved and date from the 1330s; they retain much of their original fabric, with some  nineteenth century restoration. The Quire is in current everyday use by the clergy and the Cathedral Choir and is the setting for the daily Evensong service.

Discovered in 1829 behind the woodwork of the choir stalls, these two carved stones have been dated to the second quarter of the 12th century, making them one of the earliest pieces of art in the Cathedral. They depict two scenes, Christ arriving in Bethany and the Raising of Lazarus, and are currently on display in the South Nave Aisle. Find out more here.

Created in 1968 by the sculptor Philip Jackson, the bronze statue of ‘Christ in Judgement’ is positioned in the Retroquire above the entrance to the Lady Chapel. The subject of the statue is the final judgement of the world by Jesus, a popular theme in religious art pieces. Find out more here.