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Theatre

Chichester Festival Theatre

Chichester, South East England — PO19 6AP

1344

Max Capacity

FROM

£2800

Per Day

4.8

38 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the UK's flagship producing theatres, situated in beautiful parkland just outside Chichester city centre. The venue comprises the main Festival Theatre with its distinctive thrust stage seating 1,344, and the intimate Minerva Theatre seating 283. Both spaces offer exceptional acoustics and sightlines. The theatre provides comprehensive corporate hospitality facilities including private dining rooms, meeting spaces, and event areas. Located just minutes from Chichester Cathedral and the South Downs National Park, it offers excellent transport links with Chichester railway station nearby and ample on-site parking.

Room Capacities

theatre

1344

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

120

reception

200

dining

150

banquet

120

Pricing

Day rates from £2800

Corporate hire rates available on application. Packages include venue hire, catering, and technical support.

Features & Amenities

Professional AV equipment

On-site catering

Free WiFi

Parking

Accessible facilities

Licensed bar

Private dining rooms

Meeting rooms

Box office

Gift shop

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Meeting Rooms

Parking

AV & Technical

Professional lighting rig

Sound system

Projection equipment

Microphones

Recording facilities

Wi-Fi

Stage management systems

Ideal For

Theatre productionsCorporate eventsConferencesAward ceremoniesProduct launchesGala dinnersPrivate hire events

Location & Access

Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP

Chichester railway station 1 mile away with direct services to London Victoria (90 minutes). Local bus services stop nearby. Gatwick Airport 45 miles, Heathrow 65 miles.

Free on-site parking for 400+ cars. Additional street parking available in surrounding area.

Wheelchair accessible