Guildhall Museum, Chichester

Priory Park, Chichester, PO19 1NH, West Sussex, England

The Guildhall was built in 1269 as the church for the Greyfriars. After the Dissolution of the monasteries in 1538 the church became the Town Hall. It was also used as a court room with famous trials including Willaim Blake (famous for writing 'Jerusalem') in 1804. In 1947 it was used to for local history displays and today is part of the Chichester District Museum service. It is a Grade 1 listed building and an Ancient Scheduled Monument.

Wheelchair and pram access to the whole building

Contact Details | General Information

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Contact Details

Tel : Contact 01243 784683, Tuesday to Saturdaay
Fax : 01243 776766
E-mail : districtmuseum@chichester.gov.uk

URL : www.chichester.gov.uk/museum

Open

Saturdays only, 12noon to 4pm from 1st June to 14th September 2002. Open other times by appointment.

Admission Charges

Free

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum

Disability Access

Wheelchair access to all public areas

Children and Families

Picnic area

Facilities

Picnic area
Shop


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