This space was originally part of a pre-Cathedral church dedicated to St Peter. The North Transept is now home to a second set of Tudor paintings by the artist Lambert Barnard, who also created the large Tudor paintings in the South Transept.
Located in the Treasury alongside a fine collection of items on loan from churches throughout Sussex, as well as other pieces used in the life of the Cathedral is the Cathedral Shop. Whether you’re looking for a special memento of your visit to Chichester Cathedral or that perfect gift for a loved one – we will have something to catch your interest.
This is one of the Cathedral's most famous artworks. This glorious window was installed in 1978.
The Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Baptism and the Oil of Chrism (which have been blessed by the Bishop of Chichester) are kept in this chapel. Find out more here.
The Lady Chapel is one of the most tranquil areas within the Cathedral. It is set aside for prayer, and so is often sought out by visitors and worshippers who want to spend a little time in quietness and reflection.
The bronze sculpture 'Virgin and Child' is by the Sussex sculptor John Skelton (1923 - 1999), who also designed the Cathedral’s font in the Baptistry. Find out more here.
The Shrine of St Richard, our own Saint and a Bishop here in the 13th century, was one of the most important for pilgrims to visit during the medieval period. Today, thousands of people still come each year to pray at the Shrine.
The large tapestry is by the German artist Ursula Benker-Schirmer and co-created with students from West Dean College, near Chichester. This vibrant tapestry contains symbols, biblical in origin, relating to the life of St Richard.
Installed in the St Mary Magdalene Chapel, Graham Sutherland’s painting Noli me Tangere (Do not hold me) was painted in 1961 and is a powerful depiction of Jesus’ return to life after the crucifixion. Find out more here.
The South Transept is dominated by a huge window; the glass dates from 1877 and depicts scenes from both the Old and New Testament.
Originally built in the fifteenth century as a way to separate the Nave from the Quire, the Arundel Screen was removed by the Victorians in 1859 in order to open up the space. This revealed cracks in the masonry leading to the subsequent fall of the spire in 1861. After being held in storage for one hundred years, the Screen was reinstated to its original location in 1961. Find out more here.