December 2024

Get festive in Priory Park

We’ve organised a fantastic series of festive events in Chichester’s Priory Park from 7 - 15 December to coincide with the Christmas Market. From craft sessions to silent discos, musical performances and a mini-panto show, there’s something for everyone! Find out more

December parking offers

In December enjoy free Sunday parking at our Avenue de Chartres car park in Chichester. And, when using the Mi-Permit app at the weekend - select two hours and get the third free (in the majority of district council-run car parks).

Chichester Christmas market

This year’s festive market in Chichester city centre runs 7 – 15 December. Enjoy browsing for gifts from a range of stalls with unique festive products and treats.

Gonk Trail

The Novium Museum is running their annual Gonk Trail throughout December - £1.50 per child, including a small treat, if you find all those pesky gonks! Great fun for the family. Simply pop into the museum and get your trail from reception.

Rewind...to the 1980s!

New exhibition 'I Grew Up 80s'opens at The Novium Museum on Saturday 7 December! Enjoy a fun and nostalgic showcase of memorabilia from the 'greatest decade in the history of history.' Join us on opening day for a 'Celebration of the 80s' event — free activities including an 80s workout, glitter face painting, meet iconic 80s characters, and make friendship bracelets, before visiting the exhibition (normal admission fee applies). Find out more on the museum's What's On pages.

Chichester Farmers' Market

Don’t forget that Chichester Farmers’ Market takes place on 6 and 20 December. Buy all your fabulous, locally sourced, festive food and more. Find out more on our events and markets Facebook page and on our website

Festive opening hours

Our main offices at East Pallant House, Chichester, will close from 12 noon on Tuesday 24 December, reopening Thursday 2 January 2025 at 9am. You can still access a range of our services online - if you have a district council related emergency during this time, please call our emergency out of hours number: 01243 785339.

Recycle your Christmas tree

Don’t forget that you may be able to recycle your real Christmas tree with local charity St Wilfrid’s Hospice who will be running their ‘Treecycling’ scheme again this year. People living in certain post codes can recycle their tree in return for a donation to the hospice.

Info and advice for students

If you’re a student in our district, or a parent or grandparent of a student, then you may be interested to learn that we’ve created a one-stop information page detailing the range of services and support available for students. This includes financial support; waste and recycling information; health and wellbeing support; plus events and activities.

Fight against fraud

We’ve just launched our ‘Fight Against Fraud’ campaign with our Community Warden Rich Moorey. The aim is to let people know about his scam awareness events and his top tips to help you and your loved ones stay safe from fraud and scams while online and at home this Christmas.

Tree scheme funding

We’re reminding landowners in our district that funding is available to support tree planting projects as part of our 'Tree Chichester District' initiative. Funding applications are open until Friday 17 January 2025 – find out more about eligibility and then email our tree scheme officer for more details.

Travel tips this festive season

If you’re planning on travelling by taxi or a private hire vehicle this month, then we have put together some top tips to stay safe when out and about.