One of the most charming and stylish cities on the South Coast, Chichester combines all the attractions of a thriving urban centre with the rural delights of West Sussex. The city is ideally placed for exploring the glorious coastline and the stunning surrounding countryside of the South Downs. Visitors flock to Chichester`s splendid cathedral, streets of handsome 18th-century town houses and its famous theatre, and of course to its pedestrianised shopping streets packed with big-name and independent shops.