This June, Chichester is set to burst into bloom.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chichester Cathedral’s much-loved Festival of Flowers, Chichester BID is launching Chichester in Bloom – a brand new city-wide floral trail transforming the city centre into a celebration of creativity, colour and community.
For the first time, the spirit of the Festival of Flowers will extend beyond the Cathedral walls, with more than 15 city centre businesses unveiling stunning bespoke floral installations created in collaboration with local florists Flower and Hedge Rose.
From elegant shopfront displays and imaginative floral art to beautiful seasonal touches throughout the city, visitors are invited to explore Chichester’s pedestrianised streets and discover blooming surprises at every turn.
What to expect:
✨ A free floral trail across Chichester city centre
✨ Bespoke floral installations by local businesses
✨ Floral-inspired food, drinks and afternoon teas
✨ Creative workshops and special in-store experiences
✨ Independent shopping, galleries, cafés and culture
✨ A downloadable trail map to help plan your visit
Participating locations include Pallant House Gallery, Waterstones, Chichester Festival Theatre, Brasserie Blanc, Fernleigh, The Ivy Chichester and many more.
And the floral celebrations continue beyond festival week, with Oxmarket Contemporary’s Say It With Flowers exhibition (9–21 June) inspired by this year’s Festival of Flowers theme, Nature’s Embrace.
Whether you’re visiting the Cathedral’s spectacular Festival of Flowers or simply looking for a beautiful day out, Chichester in Bloom is the perfect excuse to linger longer in our beautiful city.
Trail maps and full details available at ChichesterBID.co.uk/chichester-in-bloom
