Welcome

We consider that the Bishop’s Palace’s role in the community is vital. We want to give a warm welcome to everyone and play our part in making Chichester and the surrounding area a wonderful place to live and visit.

The Bishop's Palace lies north of the eastern end of the gardens. Contained within the Palace lies a twelfth century chapel that has remained in use, and mostly unaltered, over the last 800 years. The substantial repairs afforded the Palace over the centuries has clouded the exact date of its creation but it is known that the Palace was rebuilt by Bishop Seffrid II following the fire that devastated the Cathedral and the town in 1187.

The front of the Palace may be viewed by passing under the arch at the end of Canon Lane in The Close on the way to the Palace gardens.

There is ample parking in the grounds.

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We offer rooms, the garden and Chapel as part of our engagement with our community. Some rooms are free to use but we welcome donations. Please contact us for more information.

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