Chichester is a local government district in West Sussex, encompassing the historic cathedral city of Chichester and surrounding areas including the coastal towns of Selsey, East Wittering, and West Wittering, along with the market towns of Midhurst and Petworth. This diverse district stretches from the South Downs National Park to the Manhood Peninsula and Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, creating one of the most scenically varied areas in southern England. The climate is favorable with mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and above-average sunshine hours, particularly in coastal locations, making it popular for tourism and outdoor recreation. Culturally, Chichester holds exceptional significance with its magnificent Norman cathedral, the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre (one of the UK's leading producing theatres), and the Pallant House Gallery (internationally acclaimed modern art collection). The area preserves important heritage including Fishbourne Roman Palace (the largest Roman residential building discovered in Britain), the Weald and Downland Living Museum (historic buildings), Goodwood Estate (famous for motorsport and horse racing), and Petworth House (grand National Trust property). The district's coastal villages maintain traditional character with West Wittering's sandy beaches attracting visitors while Selsey preserves fishing heritage. The South Downs provide spectacular walking including the South Downs Way. Boundary GIS data for Chichester District Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, essential for managing this environmentally sensitive area, preserving Roman and medieval heritage, and balancing tourism with conservation in the South Downs and Chichester Harbour.

📍 Administrative boundary of chichester local authority district

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