We aim to help all visitors make the most of their experience – if you have any questions or need particular assistance please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
General Access
Step-free, 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.
Step-free access is available to most areas of the cathedral including the Nave, Lady Chapel and the Cloisters.
A small number of areas may have limited access due to steps. However, temporary ramps are available to visitors to access the Quire. Please speak to a member of the team on the welcome desk, a volunteer or a member of the Verger team who will be on-hand to offer assistance.
The Cathedral has two wheelchairs which may be used, free of charge, on a first-come first-served basis.
There is step-free access to the Cathedral Café, Cloisters Kitchen & Garden.
The General Guided Tour (11.30am/2.30pm, most days) is approx. 45 minutes and involves the ground floor only. There are points throughout the tour where seating is available.
There is seating available throughout the cathedral for those who need to rest during their visit.
Hearing
A hearing loop system is available in the Cathedral during services.
A large print (18pt) version of our Visitor Leaflet is available at our Visitor Desk.
A braille edition of our Visitor Leaflet is available at our Visitor Desk.
Toilets
There is an accessible toilet in the Cathedral located from the North Transept. There is also an accessible toilet in the Cloisters Kitchen & Garden (a RADAR key can be obtained for this toilet from the café team).
Full details of Changing Places facilities across Chichester can be found here.
Travel & Parking
By Car
There is no visitor parking available on site. The nearest available car park is East Pallant (0.3 miles).
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.
By Train
Chichester Train Station is 0.4 miles from the Cathedral and takes approximately 10 minutes.
By Bus
There are multiple routes which stop along West Street for easy access via bus to the Cathedral including the 600, 700 and 46.
Drop off Access
Visitors can be dropped off close to the Cathedral entrance on West Street (near the Bell Tower). The drop off point is approximately 50 metres from the West Doors. To the right of the West Doors there is a level entrance.
Dogs
Guide, Therapy and Assistance Dogs are welcome in the Cathedral for all services and events.
Dogs are welcome to explore the Cathedral, and its grounds, during key visiting hours (Monday – Saturday, 9.00am - 5.00pm and Sunday, 12.30 - 2.30pm).
Dogs are permitted in the Garden of the Cloisters Kitchen & Garden.
To ensure that the Cathedral remains a safe and enjoyable space for all visitors, the following rules will apply to visitors with dogs:
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times
- Owners must clean up after their dogs
- Dogs must be well-behaved and not disturb other visitors
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
For further information regarding general travel advice for the disabled you may wish to visit the DisabledTravelAdvice website.