What's On

Showing 15 events for 15 June 2025 to 16 September 2025:

• The Selsey Tramway

  13/07/2024 to 31/03/2026

  Location: The Novium Museum

  This exhibition recounts the fascinating but ill-fated story of Selsey Tramway.
  
  The exhibition recounts how a railway line was proposed to link the then remote and isolated village of Selsey with Chichester. By August 1897, the Selsey Tramway was born, operated by The Hundred of Manhood and Selsey Tramway Company.
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• Out & Proud in Chichester

  01/02/2025 to 06/09/2025

  Location: The Novium Museum

  Celebrate the history of Chichester Pride and the inspiring stories of our local LGBTQ+ community. This co-curated exhibition, created in collaboration with Chichester Pride, highlights the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and pride. Discover powerful personal stories and explore the journey of this vibrant community through a project dedicated to visibility, education, and celebration.
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• The Guildhall - Open Morning

  03/07/2025 to 03/07/2025

  Location: The Guildhall, Priory Park

  Come along and see inside this beautiful building! Open 10:00am - 11:30am
  
  Situated in Priory Park, The Guildhall is a Grade 1 listed building with a rich history. The Guildhall was built in the 1270s by the Franciscans and was dissolved In October 1538 by King Henry VIII. The building witnessed many dramatic events in its history including the trial of members of the Hawkhurst Gang and the trial of the poet and artist William Blake. It later served as the town hall and museum but is now mainly used for weddings and events and is rarely open to the public.
  
  Free, drop in event.
  

  

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• Hurrah for Shippam's

  12/07/2025 to 28/02/2026

  Location: The Novium Museum

  Step into the story of one of Chichester’s most iconic companies in this nostalgic and surprising exhibition.
  Discover quirky adverts, colourful packaging, factory memories and family-friendly interactives.
  From potted meats to pioneering marketing, explore how Shippam’s became a household name.
  Admission is free, with donations welcome.
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• Shippam's Family Day

  19/07/2025 to 19/07/2025

  Location: The Novium Museum

  Celebrate the story of one of Chichester’s most iconic businesses at our Shippam’s Family Day - a fun, hands-on event suitable for all ages. 

  Children can enjoy themed craft activities inspired by the Shippam’s brand, while grown-ups can explore fascinating stories and share memories of a local company that left a lasting impression on generations. 

  Handle real objects from the Shippam’s archive, dive into family-friendly heritage trails, and take part in memory-sharing sessions that bring the past to life. No need to book - just drop in and join the fun! 

  11am – 3pm | Free | Drop In

  
  

  

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• Make your own Shippam's Shopping Bag

  23/07/2025 to 23/07/2025

  Location: The Novium Museum

  Did you know Shippam’s once had its own shops selling pastes and sausages? Pop into The Novium Museum to design and decorate your very own Shippam’s-inspired shopping bag to take home.

  
  

  10.30am – 2pm | Free | Drop In

  
  

  

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• Make your own Shippam's Sandwich Hanging Mobile

  06/08/2025 to 06/08/2025

  Location: The Novium Museum

  What would you put in your perfect sandwich? 

  Shippam’s was once known as the “Ace of Pastes” – now it’s your turn to create a colourful hanging mobile filled with your dream ingredients!

  10.30am – 2pm | Free | Drop In

  
  

  

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• The Guildhall - Open Morning

  07/08/2025 to 07/08/2025

  Location: The Guildhall, Priory Park

  Come along and see inside this beautiful building! Open 10:00am - 11:30am
  
  Situated in Priory Park, The Guildhall is a Grade 1 listed building with a rich history. The Guildhall was built in the 1270s by the Franciscans and was dissolved In October 1538 by King Henry VIII. The building witnessed many dramatic events in its history including the trial of members of the Hawkhurst Gang and the trial of the poet and artist William Blake. It later served as the town hall and museum but is now mainly used for weddings and events and is rarely open to the public.
  
  Free, drop in event.
  

  

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• Family Geology Day

  16/08/2025 to 16/08/2025

  Location: The Novium Museum

  10am - 4pm, free of charge, no need to book

  Have you got any fossils, rocks or minerals that you want identified?
  

  Do you want to hear about where these can be found? Where can you collect fossils around Chichester?
  
  Join members of the West Sussex Geological Society at The Novium Museum on Saturday, 16 August to learn more. With incredible specimens to see, expert knowledge and advice, craft activities, and books and specimens also available to buy, this day is ideal for the whole family.
  

  

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• Make your own Shippam's Advertising Poster

  20/08/2025 to 20/08/2025

  Location: The Novium Museum

  Take inspiration from Shippam’s famous bold and quirky adverts to create your own vintage-style poster. 

  From flying paste pots to talking sardines, we’ll help you get creative with our archive materials.

  10.30am – 2pm | Free | Drop In

  
  

  

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• The Guildhall - Open Morning

  04/09/2025 to 04/09/2025

  Location: The Guildhall, Priory Park

  Come along and see inside this beautiful building! Open 10:00am - 11:30am
  
  Situated in Priory Park, The Guildhall is a Grade 1 listed building with a rich history. The Guildhall was built in the 1270s by the Franciscans and was dissolved In October 1538 by King Henry VIII. The building witnessed many dramatic events in its history including the trial of members of the Hawkhurst Gang and the trial of the poet and artist William Blake. It later served as the town hall and museum but is now mainly used for weddings and events and is rarely open to the public.
  
  Free, drop in event.
  

  

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• Shippam's Memory Morning

  10/09/2025 to 10/09/2025

  Location: The Novium Museum

  Free, drop in. 10.30am – 12pm. 
  
  Do you remember the sights, sounds and smells of Shippam’s?
  Join us for a friendly drop-in session where you can visit the exhibition, handle original Shippam’s objects, and share your stories of Chichester’s famous factory.
  Whether you worked there, had a family connection or just loved the taste of the pastes, we’d love to hear your memories.
  Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
  
  

  

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• Mystery Warrior: The North Bersted Man

  'In more than thirty years of archaeology this is the most spectacular discovery that I have witnessed' - James Kenny, District Archaeologist.

  The 'Mystery Warrior' was discovered in 2008 by Thames Valley Archaeological Services Ltd. This was found during archaeological investigations, prior to the construction of Berkley Homes' Bersted Park.
  

  Arguably the most elaborately equipped warrior grave ever found in England, archaeologists believe he was a refugee French Gallic fighter who fled Julius Caesar's Roman Army as they swept across continental Europe around 50BC.
  

  
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• King Charles I Bust

  This important historical sculpture depicts King Charles I wearing a gold crown and chain of office.
  

  The unique bust, which was created by Hubert Le Sueur — an appointed sculptor to King Louis XIII of France who spent most of his career at the English court of King Charles I — was presented to the City of Chichester, West Sussex, where it was displayed in the niche of Chichester's Market Cross from the 1660s.
  

  
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• The Racton Man

  'Racton Burial', a permanent exhibition located in the first floor gallery, delves into the history of a fascinating burial discovered in 1989, but only recently thoroughly investigated by a team of specialists. Find out about this individual's captivating story of life and death.
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