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About Chichester

Chichester sits eight miles inland from the south coast in a natural gap through the South Downs. The A27 provides the main east-west connection, while the A286 links north to Surrey and south to Bognor Regis. Popular routes include London via the A3 and Portsmouth, plus local trips along the downs to Brighton and coastal towns. The Roman street grid remains perfectly intact after 2,000 years, with the Market Cross marking the ancient crossroads.

Where is Chichester on the map?

Chichester is in England, at 50.837, -0.780 - about 16 km east of West Thorney.

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Play a pub crawl round in Chichester

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Chichester. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Chichester9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Chichester?

The closest airport to Chichester is Southampton Airport, 52 km (about 39 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Gatwick Airport.

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