13 Apr 2022

Happy 200th birthday on 9th April

And what a party it was! Photo credits: Dave Standley, Peter Trimming, Graham Causely and Nadine Duty Photography On 9th April 1822 there was a cold easterly wind as the community gathered around the canal basin to mark ...

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31 Mar 2022

The towpath is now open!

Bank restoration work completed in time for the bicentenary anniversary Hooray the towpath is open! We are pleased to announce that Cain Bio have completed the bank repair work and WSCC Public Rights of Way have approved ...

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21 Feb 2022

Podcasts now streaming

Canal enters the world of podcasts Chichester Canal can be explored in many different ways, and now can be enjoyed on a podcast. We have dipped a toe into the world of podcasts, and recorded the first ...

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17 Feb 2022

Alert: Parking restrictions

21st February to 10th April We would like to inform all our customers that from 21st February to 10th April, parking will be strictly limited on our site due to construction work on adjacent private properties. All ...

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01 Feb 2022

Anniversary photo competition is open

Browse your albums, get snapping and submit Our 2022 anniversary photographic competition is open to all AMATEUR photographers with prizes for the best images. Entry is free. We will display the winning photographs at the Heritage Centre ...

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01 Feb 2022

Novium Museum launches canal exhibition 26th March

Learn about Chichester Canal 1822 – 2022 We are delighted that the Novium are curating an exhibition about Chichester Canal, as part of the Season of Culture. The exhibition will open on 26th March and conclude in ...

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28 Jan 2022

Towpath closure

From 7th February, for c 8 weeks We are thrilled that our fund-raising campaign (started in autumn 2020)… and thanks to you all… is now at 75% of the total of £200k. Specialist contractors will restore the ...

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20 Jan 2022

Pub quiz on 2nd April – postponed

Test those little grey cells! Are you a mine of little known or unusual facts? Know your sports? Up to date with news? Just want to enjoy a beer or glass of wine with good company? Then ...

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20 Jan 2022

Valentine’s Day boat cruise – sold out!

Treat your loved one to a romantic trip on 14th February Enjoy a 2 hour cruise aboard our trip boat, Richmond, in a beautiful setting. Once you leave the Canal Basin at 2.30 pm you will be ...

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19 Jan 2022

Anniversary events announced

2022 calendar of events The Canal is 200 years old in 2022! The formal opening of the canal was held on 9th April 1822. Happily, 9th April 2022 falls on a Saturday, the first weekend of the ...

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