The 10 Best Museums in West Sussex, England

The Rally has more than 1200 exhibits in attendance ranging from steam traction engines to vintage vehicles. Also large fun fair with traditional rides and side stands. Around the field there are fascinating displays of buses, tractors, cars, lorries, military vehicles, bicycles and motorcycles. Our Working Area is the place to see a steam powered demonstrations including woodcutting at the saw benches and stationary engines. ​

Boutique art gallery in the heart of Petworth displaying a wide variety of local and international original artwork, limited edition prints and sculpture.

Discover local art in Worthing at Colonnade House gallery and studios. A few minutes from the seafront and in a street full of cafes and restaurants this where you will find exhibitions by local artists – it’s a great place to start when you are visiting Worthing. Our two gallery spaces have a continually changing programme of exhibitions with something for every taste and budget. Check our website to find out what's on and for opening times. Colonnade House is Worthing's creative hub. We are your first stop for ideas and inspiration and home to more than 20 creatives who work in our studios. There are regular opportunities for classes - you can check out the events on our Facebook page for more details, or contact us with an enquiry.

Come and discover rescued rural buildings set in a beautiful landscape, which tell the stories of the people who lived and worked in them over 1,000 years. Explore our 40-acre site and visit our collection – we have more than 50 historic buildings, from a replica Anglo-Saxon hall house to an Edwardian tin church. Enjoy a regular programme of demonstrations, including milling in our 17th century watermill; cooking in our Tudor kitchen; blacksmithing in our Victorian smithy, baking in our newly opened bakehouse; plus seasonal demonstrations. Take a walk in the woods, bring the dog (we are dog friendly), visit our waterside cafe or enjoy your own picnic. New exhibit buildings include: a dairy and bakehouse, near the watermill, plus a late 18th century barn and early 19th century stable known as May Day Farm. Need a new hobby or a new skill? Try our day courses in traditional rural trades and crafts or historic building conservation.

This magnificent Cathedral has stood at the centre of Chichester for over 900 years. With unique architecture from each century of its life, this Cathedral is both ancient and modern, where original medieval features sit alongside world famous contemporary artworks. Chichester Cathedral is open every day from 10.00am - 4.00pm. We have made a number of changes to ensure that you can visit our historic site safely. Measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 include the provision of hand sanitiser stations, an enhanced cleaning regime and all Cathedral staff and volunteers will be wearing face masks. We are also delivering a revised schedule of services. Further details about attending for public worship can be found on our website.

Pallant House Gallery is one of Britain's most distinctive modern art museums, located in the heart of historic Chichester. It tells the story of British art from 1900 to now through original exhibitions and a world-class collection. In 20 galleries, housed in a Queen Anne townhouse with a striking contemporary wing, discover artworks by many of the greats of British modern art including Lucian Freud, Barbara Hepworth, John Piper, Peter Blake and contemporary artists Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst.

The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre in Chichester is a registered educational charity run by a team of dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers.