# Event Details - **Event Name**: Explore 800 Years of Civic History at the Chichester City Council House - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Chichester City Council will open the historic Council House for Heritage Open Days, offering rare access to one of the city’s most significant civic buildings. Built in 1731, the Council House contains rooms that reflect centuries of local governance, justice, and community life.Visitors will be able to explore areas normally closed to the public, including the Mayor’s Parlour, still used today for private meetings and the Council Chamber, where Council Meetings continue to take place.A new display in the Ante Room will highlight the craftsmanship and artistic legacy of the Smith Brothers, providing fresh insight into Chichester’s cultural heritage.This year also marks nine centuries since the establishment of Chichester’s civic administration. Special exhibits in the Ante Room and Council Chamber will include the original Town Clerk’s wig, the Mayor’s Robe, and early documents relating to the formation of the Council.The building’s long history includes its former role as the city’s Magistrates’ Court, with the Old Court Room added in 1881, and the Assembly Room, created in 1782, serving as a venue for social gatherings of polite society.City Councillors and local historians will be on hand to guide visitors, sharing stories and insights into each room’s past. Booking is not required, though guided tours may involve a short wait.https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/explore-800-years-of-civic-history-at-the-chichester-city-council-house.htmlBooking is not required for the event but you may have to wait for a guided tour. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chichester/explore-800-years-of-civic-history-at-the-chichester-city-council-house-tickets/80001905332943 - **Event Categories**: meetups, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Doors Open At: 10:00 AM - Doors Close At: 4:00 PM - Pets Allowed: Yes - Kids Allowed: Yes - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 1 Hour - Seating: No Seating - Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi - Parking: No Parking ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 0.00 GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Chichester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Council House, Chichester - **lat**: 50.8377419 - **long**: -0.7786565999999999 - **full address**: Council House, Chichester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a7c2338416a7.png ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Explore 800 Years of Civic History at the Chichester City Council House being held? - **A:** Explore 800 Years of Civic History at the Chichester City Council House takes place on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Council House, Chichester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Explore 800 Years of Civic History at the Chichester City Council House? - **A:** Explore 800 Years of Civic History at the Chichester City Council House is organized by Chichester City Council. - **Q**: Where can I buy Explore 800 Years of Civic History at the Chichester City Council House tickets? - **A:** Explore 800 Years of Civic History at the Chichester City Council House, happening on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am in Chichester, is available on AllEvents. AllEvents is the official ticketing partner for this event. After booking, you will receive instant QR E-tickets on your mobile via Email, SMS, and WhatsApp. Simply show your QR ticket at the venue gate for quick, contactless entry. - **Q**: What type of ticket is available for Explore 800 Years of Civic History at the Chichester City Council House? - **A:** There is one ticket option available for Explore 800 Years of Civic History at the Chichester City Council House:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityNot requiredFreeAvailablePrices shown are base prices; booking fees and taxes may apply. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Explore 800 Years of Civic History at the Chichester City Council House", "image": "https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7c23235ae69.jpg", "startDate": "2026-09-13T10:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-09-13T16:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chichester/explore-800-years-of-civic-history-at-the-chichester-city-council-house-tickets/80001905332943", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Council House, Chichester", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "The Council House, North St, Chichester PO19 1LQ, United Kingdom", "postalCode": "PO19 1LQ", "addressLocality": "Chichester", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "50.8377419", "longitude": "-0.7786565999999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Chichester City Council will open the historic Council House for Heritage Open Days, offering rare access to one of the city’s most significant civic buildings. Built in 1731, the Council House contains rooms that reflect centuries of local governance, justice, and community life.Visitors will be ab", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-12", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-13T16:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-12", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chichester/explore-800-years-of-civic-history-at-the-chichester-city-council-house-tickets/80001905332943" }, { "@type": "Offer", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-12", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-13T16:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-12", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chichester/explore-800-years-of-civic-history-at-the-chichester-city-council-house-tickets/80001905332943", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "name": "Not required" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Chichester City Council", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/chichester-city-council/25330793" } ] } ] ```