Chichester College’s Location in the UK
The beautiful historic city of Chichester is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the south coast. The city has Chichester Harbour to the south and the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park to the north. It is a brilliant location for the College in the UK and one of the safest areas in the country which makes it a wonderful place to learn and live.
There are excellent rail and road links to London, the major airports and the ferry ports. Rail services to London take 90 minutes. Gatwick Airport is only 50 minutes away and Heathrow is approximately 80 minutes from the city. France can be reached via the nearby Portsmouth Ferry Terminal.
Chichester City Centre
The College’s location is very close to the city centre which can be reached in 7 minutes on foot. The streets of Chichester are safe and the heart of the city, which retains the atmosphere of a Georgian market town, is important for its excellent shops, restaurants and cafes. At the very centre of the city stands the market cross, built 500 years ago, and the finest in Britain, which is an indication of Chichester's historic importance as a trading centre.
Today Chichester is renowned for its excellent shopping and tourist attractions. It is also the home of Rolls Royce Motor Cars which are considered the best and most prestigious cars in the world today. The college has a very close working relationship with the management and staff of Rolls Royce. The city is only 5 kilometres from Goodwood Estate which hosts many events and in particular two of the most important motor car festivals in the world which draws fans from every continent.
Chichester Cathedral
The magnificent cathedral was first built during the 11th century and is a major tourist attraction. It has had many additions and alterations and today dominates the city with its towering spire visible from miles around. You can find out more about Chichester by visiting the Chichester official tourism website.
Chichester Campus
The Chichester campus is one of the UK locations of Chichester College. It has many facilities and is conveniently situated one kilometre from the centre of Chichester surrounded by playing fields and gardens. Most international and European students study at this campus.
Brinsbury Campus
The Brinsbury campus is the second location of Chichester College in the UK. It is situated 21 miles from Chichester, in the heart of the picturesque South Downs. It is set in 570 acres including: woodland, a working farm, two lakes and stables.