Your guide to Chichester, United Kingdom from Cheap Hotels Ltd.
Located in a rural area, Chichester is a city in West Sussex and is one of the Cathedral cities in England. The walls and the plan of the city date back to Roman times. The Cathedral, which is dedicated to the Holy Trinity and contains a shrine to St. Richard, is an impressive example of Norman architecture. It contains 12th century stone reliefs and has a collection of 20th century art. Visit the Fishbourne Roman Palace to see the military supply base built here by the Romans in the first century. When you visit Chichester, you must include a visit to the Patent House Gallery. The building is a Queen Anne townhouse and contains one of the largest collections of 20th century art in all of Britain. If you are interested in learning about the local history of the area, then you should visit the Chichester District Museum ith its array of archaeological finds. From May to October of each year, you can take in the performances of the Theatrical festival. Chichester Harbor is just south of the town and is in an area designated as an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". Here you can see the fishermen carrying out their daily tasks and purchase fresh fish on the wharf. Take time out to explore the little towns and villages surrounding the town and drink in the glorious scenery. There is no doubt you will be quite comfortable staying in one of the hotels, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses or self-catering units of Chichester. Restaurants, shopping and pubs are all within walking distance making it a very enjoyable vacation.
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