Shopping in Chichester has always been a favourite pastime. There are, of course, all the beautiful and historic buildings and lots of big brand shops. But if you know us at Sussex Exclusive, you’ll know we like the small, local independents as well as the more unusual and interesting types of shops.
So, if you’re looking for original Chichester shops, retro and vintage finds, shops that are conscious of our environment or just dance to their own tune, here our favourite finds:
Living and giving
Winter’s Moon in North Street has the wonderful strapline of “beautiful things for living and giving”. It’s a lovely shop that sells a delectable mixture of homewares, vintage items, and gifts with a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility.
Conscious shopping
Refilled Chichester used to be next to Winter’s Moon and they describe themselves as selling wholefoods, fresh produce, unpackaged foods and cleaning products. At the moment they are closed but watch this space because from October 2025, they hope to be offering click and collect.
Curios and antiques
At the west end of West Street just where it meets the perimeter wall, is Peter Hancock, a mecca for lovers of flea markets, brocantes, bric a brac and curiosity shops. If a good old rummage and some unusual and fab finds are what you are after, this is the place for you. Dive in and lose yourself for a while.
Chocolate galore
Did you know that Montezuma’s is a Sussex brand? Founded in Brighton in 2000, they have a “HQ Pop Up Shop” in Birdham which is open Wednesdays 2-4pm and Thursdays 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm.
Draper’s Yard
Drift down East Street until you come to Eastgate Square and then on to The Hornet where you’ll find Draper’s Yard. This little courtyard is home to all sorts of delights including Biscuit Pottery and Catherine Rowe Designs.
A stitch in time
One for the crafters and sewers amongst you, Clothkits was originally a Sussex business that was bought out by Freemans. It is now back in the hands of Sussex-born and educated entrepreneur Kay Mawer and is awash with cottons, wools, and fabrics. You’ll find it just next to Draper’s Yard.
Vintage and retro
Opposite Draper’s Yard with a very colourful front-of-house display is the magnificent Beyond the Fringe. It’s a cornucopia of vintage clothing and costume jewellery.
Chichester’s retro quarter
Just next to Beyond the Fringe is the Almshouse Arcade which houses a mixture of quirky boutiques. Hat shops, old records, you name it. It’s worth a browse so that you can buy all those things you didn’t know you couldn’t live without.
Heritage shopping in Chichester
And finally, on your way out of town (heading east on St Pancras / the A286), is Heritage Antiques. You can’t miss it and you should definitely stop for a browse. It describes itself as a “modern-day Aladdin’s cave” and it really is, with an eclectic mix of old and new furniture, garden ornaments, gifts, and oddities. For unique and unusual home decor, this place is fantastic.
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