15 Feb 2023

Parking and water activity restrictions

Notice to Canal Basin visitors On Friday 17th and Saturday 18th, Chichester District Council will be staging a laser show across the Canal Basin, along with street food stalls. These events start at 5pm. However, set up ...

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07 Feb 2023

Mother’s Day cream tea cruise

Say thank you to Mum! Enjoy a 2-hour Cream Tea Cruise aboard Richmond taking in the sights of our beautiful local countryside. Includes a box of tempting treats and a glass of prosecco for everyone. Trips run ...

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06 Feb 2023

St Patrick’s Day cruise

Wear the green! Yes, feel free to don the shamrock, a Guinness hat or whatever! Bring the Luck of the Irish and join us on Chichester Canal. Enjoy some Irish favourites and sing along while enjoying Fish ...

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02 Feb 2023

Laser light show

Free family entertainment As a follow up to “Culture Spark” in 2022, Chichester District Council will be offering a laser light show over Chichester Canal Basin on 17th and 18th February. The fun starts at 5pm each ...

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30 Jan 2023

Valentine’s Day boat trip

Treat the one you love At 2.30 pm on Tuesday, 14th February, we are offering a Valentine’s Day boat trip along the canal. Enjoy nearly 2 hours in a romantic setting, cruising through beautiful countryside. The trip ...

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29 Jan 2023

Easter bunny boat trips

Booking opens on Wednesday 1st February Three Easter bunny boat trips per day will run from 1st to 10th April. There will be activities on board and treats for the children. Priced at just £10 per ticket, ...

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29 Jan 2023

Chichester Fringe presents….

What’s in the box? On Thursday, 16th February, Chichester Fringe will be leading two events at the Canal Basin, to entertain children aged 4 to 8. At 10 am or 3 pm, children can join in for ...

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19 Jan 2023

Half term family fun day

“From winter to spring” – craft activities for the children On 15th February, our Community Team will be waiting to welcome you and your children (age up to 11 suggested) at our Heritage Centre. Please drop in ...

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14 Jan 2023

Thank you to our volunteers

Volunteers celebrate Epiphany On a very wet and windy January day, a large number of volunteers gathered at the Canal Centre for a celebration of Epiphany… continental style. The Trust organised this small party as a thank ...

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11 Jan 2023

Santa boat trip video

Canal Christmas film is live on youtube This year… yet again… our now famous Santa boat trips sold out in days. Thank you to our hundreds of wonderful customers who managed to bag a ticket. We have ...

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