Art and culture

Immerse yourself in the diverse range of cultural activities West Sussex has to offer. Enjoy the latest musicals and theatre productions at the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre, or discover the best of British and international modern art at Pallant House, Chichester’s landmark art gallery. Venture to the coast of Worthing and you’ll find the lovingly restored Dome Cinema, originally opened in 1911, as well as a colourful variety of locally made Sussex arts and crafts at the East Beach Studios right beside the sea .

Art and culture in West Sussex
Standen House in the sun

Standen House and Gardens

Discover the arts and crafts movement at the Standen family ...
Goodwood House on a cloudy day

Goodwood House

Set in the stunning 12,000 acre Goodwood Estate, Goodwood Ho...
Historic red brick frontage of Spencer Swaffer Antisues shop with wooden double doors and mirrors in the window

Spencer Swaffer Antiques

Spencer Swaffer Antiques has been dealing in Arundel for 40 ...
Arundel Castle pictutred behind the River Arun

Arundel

Arundel captures the essence of heritage, urban chic and cou...
Two men chatting in a field over a fence

Quest Challenges

In a world where organisational teams may have become fragme...
The outside of Worthing Pavilion Theatre

Worthing Theatres

Worthing Theaters brings the best live entertainment and per...
South front of the house from the meadow with white flowers at Uppark House and Garden, West Sussex.

Uppark House and Garden

Uniquely placed in a stunning hilltop location on the South ...
A woman at a jewellery making workshop

K Lawrie Jewellery workshops

Jewellery designer Katherine Lawrie, offers jewellery making...
Two faced twins outside their gallery in Worthing

Two Faced Twins

Worthing based twin artists, Two Face Twins, work together t...
Chichester flowers and high street, West Sussex

Chichester

Blending old and new, Chichester offers an enticing mix of d...
Close up image of wild flowers with the sun shining through them

Sussex Prairie Gardens

Located near Henfield, the Sussex Prairie Gardens are set i...
The stage at Hawth Theatre, Crawley

The Hawth

The Hawth in Crawley is one of the liveliest and most vibran...
Hot metal being made into a bespoke piece by a blacksmith at Chalk Pit Forge

Chalk Pit Forge

Chalk Pit Forge set within Amberley Museum, within the South...
Brightly coloured beach hut doors of The East Beach Studios in Worthing

East Beach Studios

East Beach Studios is series of colourful studios situated i...
Artwork of Chichetser Harbour by Ken Hammond

The Hammond Gallery

Located in the beautiful village of Bosham, The Hammond Gall...
Inside of Arundel's state of the art museum

Arundel Museum

Located opposite the entrance to castle, Arundel's state-of-...

Cultural wonders

Dig a little deeper beneath the surface of West Sussex and you’ll find cobbled streets filled with antiques, secret gardens and architectural wonders.

A plethora of events take place across the county each year, including the Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair, the South of England Show and the Goodwood Revival. Take a look at our what’s on calendar to find the perfect event for you and your family.

Architecture in West Sussex
Cultural attractions in West Sussex - Goodwood Revival

Local guides

Get inspiration for your next trip with the help of our local guides. Discover top attractions, fun things to do and exciting new experiences. There is something for everyone in West Sussex.