Southern Cathedrals Festival 2026: General Information

• The Cathedral is in the heart of Chichester, close to the Market Cross, the centrepoint of the City’s main pedestrianised shopping streets. The Cathedral’s postcode is PO19 1RP.
• By car, approach from the M27 (A27) and turn northwards at one of the bypass roundabouts following signs for the city centre. Visitors arriving by car should aim for one of the many public car parks around the City.
• The Cathedral is less than a 10 minute walk from Chichester’s Train Station, and is opposite a bus stop.

General Access

Level access into the Cathedral is available through the South West Door, which is marked 40 on the Cathedral Plan.

Within the Cathedral and the Cathedral precincts there are ramps for easy level access. The Cathedral has three wheelchairs which may be used, free of charge, on a first-come first-served basis. 

Toilets

Toilet facilities are available in the North Transept opposite the Treasury(including an accessible toilet with changing facilities).

Parking

There are a limited number of Accessible parking spaces situated on the approach to the Cathedral via West Street. These spaces can be used free of charge provided the vehicle is displaying a blue badge. 

For further information on Accessible parking in Chichester please click here.

Dogs

Only Guide, Therapy and Assistance Dogs are welcome in the Cathedral for events.

If you are planning a visit to the Cathedral and have any questions regarding access please contact us, 01243 782595 or info@chichestercathedral.org.uk

Please direct any ticket enquiries to info@chichestercathedral.org.uk or call 01243 812487

• Toilet facilities are available in the Cathedral (including an accessible toilet with changing facilities).
• Ramps throughout the Cathedral allow step-free access.
• Food and drink is available for eat-in or takeaway from Cloisters Kitchen & Garden (open daily from 9.00am - 5.00pm).

The Festival Programme will contain full details of all activities during the Festival, as well as background information on the themes of this year’s Festival and its performers. The Programme can be ordered in advance when you book your tickets, and during the week of the Festival can be collected or bought in person from the Cathedral Shop in the North Transept of the Cathedral, which will be open between 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday.

Separate service booklets will be available for all sung Cathedral services. Services will also livestreamed where indicated.

Both the Pallant House Gallery and St John’s Chapel are within a ten-minute walk of the Cathedral. Please note that there are no toilet facilities available at St John’s Chapel.