Interesting & Interested Chichester

📅 Saturday 16 May 2026
🕙 Meet at 10:00 am
📍 Robin's Nest Cafe, Baffins Lane
🎨 Explore Chichester Open Studios Art Trail (from ~10:30 am)
👥 Numbers limited to 12

Event description
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring morning exploring Chichester Open Studios, one of the highlights of the local cultural calendar. We’ll start with coffee or a late breakfast at Robin's Nest Cafe at 10:00 am, giving us time to say hello and ease into the day.

From around 10:30 am, we’ll set off on foot to explore a selection of nearby studios taking part in the Open Studios Art Trail, where artists open their working spaces to visitors. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet artists in person, see where and how they work, and discover a wide range of creative practices — from painting and ceramics to textiles, jewellery and more.

Rather than following a fixed plan, we’ll keep things flexible and decide together on the morning which studios to visit, focusing on those within easy walking distance and whatever sparks our curiosity.
This is a gently paced, sociable outing — a mix of art, conversation, and exploration, with the freedom to dip in and out as we go.

Good to know

• 🎨 Studios are typically open from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
• 🎟️ Free to attend — no tickets required
• 🚶 We’ll focus on studios within walking distance of the city centre
• ☕ You’re welcome to join just for coffee or for the full morning
• 👋 I’ll post a comment beforehand so you know how to spot the group

Open Studios offers something quite different from a gallery visit — a chance to step inside artists’ creative worlds, see work in progress, and have informal conversations about ideas, materials and process. It’s a lovely way to experience the richness of local creativity and to discover new artists in a relaxed, personal setting.

🌊☕ Hidden Life of the Shore – Marine Ecology Walk & Coffee
📅 Sunday 24 May 2026
☕ Meet at 11:00 am for coffee
🚶‍♂️ Marine Ecology Walk at 12:00 noon
📍 Coffee at Chaplin's Coffee House
📍 Walk starts at Oval Beach, Selsey
🎟️ Please book your place in advance via the organiser tickets £20pp
👥 Numbers limited to 12

Event description
Join us for a coastal outing with a learning twist — a guided Marine Ecology Walk along the Selsey shoreline. We’ll begin the morning at 11:00 am with coffee and introductions at Chaplin's Coffee House, a friendly spot on the High Street.

From there, we’ll walk together to Oval Beach for the 12:00 noon guided Marine Ecology Walk, led by a knowledgeable local guide. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the shoreline in a new way, discovering rock pools, coastal habitats, and the diverse marine life that lives just beneath the surface.

The walk offers a relaxed introduction to local ecology and conservation, encouraging us to look more closely at the natural world and understand how these fragile coastal environments are sustained and protected. After the walk, people are very welcome to linger on the beach or head off as they wish.

Good to know

• 🎟️ Please book your place in advance via the organiser: Marine Life Walk Booking
• 👟 The walk will involve uneven ground and shoreline terrain — sturdy footwear recommended
• 🌦️ This is an outdoor event, so please dress for the weather
• ☕ The café meet-up beforehand is informal — feel free to join us there or meet at the beach
• 👋 I’ll post a short comment beforehand so you know how to spot the group

Why this event is special
A chance to combine fresh sea air, gentle exploration and learning - discovering the hidden life of the shoreline while sharing the experience with others. It’s a lovely way to connect culture, nature and sustainability in a very immediate, hands-on way.