We’ve put together a “Top Tips for Planning the Ultimate Hen Party in Chichester” article that will help to give you ideas, places to stay and hopefully make your life a bit easier in creating an amazing Hen Party Adventure.
Planning a Hen Party in Chichester can be a daunting task, but exciting task as everyone is relying on you to make it fun, exciting and relaxing for both the guests and the Hen.
As the UK’s leading Hen Party Paddle board Adventure Centre, we’ve created a really helpful guide to make sure you maximise your time down here in Chichester, West Sussex.
Whatever you’re looking to do, be it lay back and relax, take long walks and chat, head out for good food and amazing coastal views, we’ve got you covered.
Getting around Chichester
Chi, as it is locally known is the main city on the south coast that sits on top of some amazing beaches, including: Bracklesham Bay, East Wittering, West Wittering, Chichester, Selsey and Pagham.
Just above Chichester, you have the South Downs, including Goodwood and Fontwell both of which are world famous venues in their own right.
That said, getting around is easy enough if you have a car, with the beaches being just 15 minutes away from Chichester, but there are also taxis and buses that connect the different places for you.
So why choose Chichester for a Hen Party and what can you do there?
Chichester and the immediate area surrounding it have many fun, creative and interesting places to visit and enjoy, covering a whole range of interests.
Goodwood Estate
Goodwood is famous for car racing both on track and off road alongside the many parties and events that happen on the Goodwood Estate.
One place we’d recommend for the adrenalin junkies would be Forster Racing School, which offer driving and karting on the estate. An easy drive from Chichester, the Forster Racing School provide rally driving experiences and rally driving days for stag and hen do experiences using their Rage Buggies and Rage 80.
Fontwell Park
This world famous horse racing course offers many events throughout the year and they have a calendar to check on event dates. They have Ladies evening races, Hen Party Weekends. There’s an amazing on course restaurant for those wanting to relax whilst watching the racing, before heading back to your accommodation and getting ready for a night out at a wine bar in town. Fontwell Park Hen Dos offers a unique experience for getting glamorous and watching the horse racing in style.
Chichester Cathedral
In 1075, Chichester Cathedral was built to help establish the seat of the bishop in Chichester. This was the beginning of an amazing journey, for both the cathedral and diocese.
For over 950 years, the Cathedral has towered over Chichester in West Sussex, serving the community and its inhabitants.
Some of what you will see at the Cathedral includes:
- Architecture: The cathedral’s architecture reflects the centuries of its history, with unique features from each era.
- Gardens: The cathedral’s gardens are a peaceful retreat that complement the cathedral’s architecture.
Marc Chagall window: The cathedral features a notable window by Marc Chagall. - Arundel Screen: The cathedral’s oak screen is decorated with intricate carvings of saints and angels.
Art Galleries
In the city you will find numerous small art galleries, which make for some interesting viewing.
Chichester Marina
The undeniable jewell in the crown of Chichester is the marina.
Bracklesham Bay Beach
For over 100 years, people have flocked to Bracklesham Bay, which offers long beaches, local cafes and the chance to enjoy open water wild swimming as well as long walks into the Medmerry Nature Reserve.
In the area are plenty of Bed and Breakfast properties along with larger properties that your Hen Party groupd could rent so you all stay under the same roof.
West Wittering Beach
The long sandy beaches, cafes and nature reserve, makes West Wittering a beautiful place to go for a walk and just have some chill out time on the beach.
