Conference and Meeting venues in Chichester

Chichester describes itself as ‘a laid-back mix of city, coast and countryside - cosmopolitan, adventurous and steeped in history,’ making this a truly versatile destination for conferences, meetings and events.

Whether looking for action packed teambuilding events and corporate activities, an elegant event day at the races, or a country house hotel with impeccable conferencing facilities, Chichester really has it all. So meeting planners and delegates be warned – you may not want to leave!

Chichester is easy to reach via the M27/A27 and A259/A29 routes by road, via good rail links including London, and via flights into Brighton, Southampton or London Gatwick airports or ferry into Portsmouth for international delegates.

Dominating the skyline, Chichester Cathedral is an unusual but traditional venue in which to host corporate events, conferences, exhibitions and weddings. A remarkable backdrop with a banqueting suite and a choice of meeting spaces, this will prove to be a memorable setting for any event. However Chichester is probably most famous for the 12,000 acre Goodwood Estate with its horseracing and motorsport heritage. The estate encompasses a selection of venues including; sporting venue Goodwood Racecourse with its banqueting suite and conference spaces for up to 350 delegates; The Kennels at Goodwood; The Goodwood Hotel country house hotel and stately home with a choice of 20 meeting spaces for up to 150 delegates; Goodwood Sculpture Park with capacity for 150 delegates; and Goodwood House, a unique and historic building with magnificent rooms for conferences, training events, banquets and weddings. Delegates will without doubt enjoy a complete and unrivalled conference experience at Goodwood. Chichester City Council provide excellent conferencing facilities as do Chichester Festival Theatre and The Fishbourne Centre providing a banqueting suite and a choice of rooms ideal for meetings, exhibitions and conferences. The Venue is a modern multi-purpose venue perfect for exhibitions and large conferences for up to 600 delegates whilst academic venues include the University of Chichester and West Dean College, a stately home set in 6,400 acres with a wide range of opulent meeting rooms and conference suites. Dunford House Conference and Training Centre is a dedicated facility with 6 meeting rooms ideally suited to small training events and meetings for up to 60 delegates. The Chichester Park Hotel is one of many Chichester hotels offering meeting facilities within the area with 5 conference spaces for up to 300 delegates.