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This is a one stop shop for family events and activities in the city.

Chichester is bursting with family friendly activities and places to explore, and the Chichester Family Arts Network (FAN) wants to inspire more families to play and have fun. Six welcoming organisations from the north to the south of the city have pledged to the Family Arts Standards, and together we’re making Chichester’s exciting family programme of events and experiences even better. We are:
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Chichester Canal
• Chichester Cathedral
• Chichester Festival Theatre
• The Graylingwell Chapel
• Pallant House Gallery
• The Novium Museum

25/05/2026

Planning your half term diary? Here’s a little reminder of just some of the family-friendly events and activities happening this May half term for Chichester Roman Week 🤩

Spaces are limited and booking is essential for many of these events, so visit our website to browse the full programme and book tickets.

Book tickets here: https://f.mtr.cool/bqmkkvhoio

21/05/2026

Just a couple of days to go until The Novium Museum’s Elmer Day celebrations! 🎉

Head to The Novium Museum on Tower Street this Saturday (23 May) for a colourful day inspired by everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant.

🌈 Pre-Pride Parade face painting (9.30am - 10.30am)

📖 Storytelling with West Sussex Libraries (sessions at 10am, 11am and 12pm)

🎨 Make Your Own Patchwork Elmer craft sessions (sessions at 10.15am and 11.15am - booking essential!)

It’s also the perfect opportunity to explore the museum’s new exhibition, ‘Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee’ 🤩

Visit The Novium Museum website for full details and to book tickets: https://www.thenovium.org/elmer-day?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=chichester_fan

29/04/2026

Family Fun workshops and shows at Chichester Festival Theatre

Looking for something fun to keep the little ones entertained this May? Chichester Festival Theatre has fantastic workshops and shows for children aged 12 and under, with creative storytelling and hands-on crafting fun!

👑 MakeBeth – Sat 9 May, 10am
A brand-new, interactive cardboard retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth! Perfect for ages 7–11, this creative experience blends live music, puppetry, and craft-along fun.

🛡️ Roman Shield Making with Mrs Blossom Makes – Tue 26 May, 9:30am
Unleash your inner gladiator and design your very own Centurion shield in this exciting hands-on workshop!

Book for these events and much more on CFT's family what's on page - https://www.cft.org.uk/whats-on/category/families

In the Nest -

🐰Rabbit & Rey and the Lost Things - Sat 23 May, 1.30pm, 2.30pm
Visit the Nest for an unforgettable quest. Stuff and Nonsense presents a brilliantly bonkers show. Join Rey, an imagination expert and rabbit their forever loved bunny as they set off on a quest to find all the things they've ever lost.

🎭SHELF - The kids show 2: The Power of Two - Thu 28 May, 1pm
Fresh from their first award-winning family friendly sketch show, Rachel and Ruby are back. It's double the funny, double the silly, double the sketch and it's fun for children, their adults and any ghosts or pigeons that wander in.

Visit the Nest - https://thenest.cft.org.uk/for-families-at-the-nest

16/03/2026

🎨 Easter Holiday Club | Age 7+

Looking for something creative for the Easter holidays? Join us at Pallant House Gallery for our Easter Holiday Club – a series of fun, hands-on studio workshops led by experienced artist educators.

Across three imaginative sessions inspired by the work of William Nicholson, children will explore storytelling, illustration, collage and 3D making while developing their own creative ideas.

🧸 A Toy’s Story (7 April) – Create book illustrations inspired by your favourite toy
🎭 Willow Masks (9 April) – Design and make expressive theatre-style masks
👢 Fabulous Footwear (10 April) – Collage spectacular shoe designs

📅 11am–2pm
💷 £22 per workshop or £60 for all three

Perfect for children aged 7+ who love making, imagining and experimenting with art.

🎟️ Book your place now and let their creativity shine this Easter: https://pallant.org.uk/easter-holiday-club-2026/

27/02/2026

📖✨ Storybook magic comes to Chichester Festival Theatre!

Get ready for a giant-sized adventure as Roald Dahl’s The BFG takes over the Festival Theatre this Spring! Experience truly magical storytelling brought to life with fantastic puppetry and spectacular special effects. A show packed with wonder, laughs and heart – perfect for chiddlers big and small!

Mon 9 March – Sat 11 April

Family Discount: Get up to four half-price tickets for under 16s with every full-price paying adult (excluding Saturday evenings).
Find out more on the show page below 👇
https://cft.link/ajqyNV
(Best availability mid-week evenings and easter holidays.)

📚🌍 World Book Day Storytime at CFT!

To celebrate World Book Day, join us on Wednesday 5 March for a special Storytime in the Festival Theatre foyer, hosted with Chichester Library.

⏰ Session times:
10.30am – 11am (ages 3.5–4.5 years)
11.30am – 12pm (ages 2.5–3.5 years)

Find out more here 👇
https://cft.link/V1oqJj

We can’t wait to welcome you for some phizz-whizzing wonderful fun.

19/02/2026

Join Pallant House Gallery for a Free Open Day on Saturday 14 March, 10am–5pm.

The Gallery is throwing open its doors for a full day of art, creativity and discovery for all ages. Take part in drop-in workshops, enjoy live performances, explore the collection on guided tours and meet the teams who care for the artworks and archives.

Get sketching in a still life session inspired by William Nicholson, create family portraits influenced by Caroline Walker, and make a simple handmade gift with artist educators. There’s also a chance to experience traditional folk dance with performances by Eynsham Morris in the courtyard.

Whether you’re a regular visitor to the Gallery or coming for the first time, there’s something for everyone.

Find out more and book: https://pallant.org.uk/whats-on/open-day-march26/

13/02/2026

How do children connect with art? 🎨✨

This season, Pallant House Gallery invites families to discover art through imagination, play and curiosity. From curating a tiny exhibition inside a dolls house in Caroline Walker: Mothering to dressing up in period costume inspired by William Nicholson, their child-friendly activities encourage young visitors to explore art on their own terms.

In this blog, "Inspiring Young Minds: Children’s Art Experiences at Pallant House Gallery", they share how playful interpretation, hands-on activities and thoughtful questions can help children feel a genuine sense of belonging in the Gallery and spark a lifelong creative curiosity.

Read the blog to find out more about the ideas behind their family experiences, and how your children can step into the roles of artist, curator and storyteller.

🔗 Read now: https://pallant.org.uk/inspiring-young-minds-childrens-art-experiences-at-pallant-house-gallery/

09/02/2026

🎨✨ February Half Term at Pallant House Gallery ✨🎭

This February half term, discover Pallant House Gallery through play, imagination and making. From William Nicholson inspired dressing up to creating a tiny exhibition inside a dolls house, our child-friendly activities invite young visitors to explore art in their own way.

And remember – under 18s go free.

Children’s Workshop | Theatre Boxes
📅 Wednesday 18 February
🕐 Ages 11+ | 1–4pm | £22

Step into the magical world of pantomime and build your very own theatre in a box. Inspired by classic stories like Peter Pan and Cinderella, children will paint, craft and collage a miniature stage complete with sets, props, curtains, and even lighting.

Finish by creating tiny characters to bring your theatre to life, from fairies and pirates to creatures straight from your imagination.

🎟️ Booking essential – spaces are limited.

👉 Book 11+: https://pallant.org.uk/whats-on/childrens-workshop-theatre-boxes-11/

03/02/2026

Babes-in-Arms Guided Tour, Caroline Walker: Mothering
12 Feb, 23 Apr · 10.45–11.30am · £15

Bring your little one to Pallant House Gallery for a relaxed, baby-friendly guided tour of Caroline Walker: Mothering. Explore Walker’s intimate paintings of the unseen labour of motherhood, with seating, floor mats, and a calm environment created especially for parents with infants.

Ticket price includes access to all exhibitions: https://pallant.org.uk/whats-on/special-event-babes-in-arms-curators-tour-caroline-walker/

Arrive early and enjoy 10% off in the Café before the Babes in Arms tour. Café opens at 10am.

02/02/2026

February Half Term Fun at Chichester Festival Theatre

🐨 The Koala who Could - Tue 17 – Sun 22 Feb

Experience an exciting outback adventure. Based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance, The Koala Who Could is an empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change. Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends kangaroo and wombat, as they learn that ‘life can be great when you try something new!’
Based on the award-winning book by Rachel Bright and Jim Field with music and lyrics by Eamonn O’Dwyer (The Lion Inside and CFT’s Hey! Christmas Tree).

https://www.cft.org.uk/events/the-koala-who-could

☕Pop up Family Fun - 9am - 5pm from 14- 22 Feb.
(Please note the building is closed on the 15 Feb)

Looking for a family-friendly spot at CFT?
You’ll find it near the stairs in the Festival Theatre foyer, where little ones can enjoy toys, colouring-in, fancy dress and a cosy book nook to explore.
Meanwhile, grown-ups can relax with a barista-made coffee or treat themselves to delicious cakes and snacks from the Café on the Park.

https://www.cft.org.uk/offstage/pop-up-family-fun

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