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Chichester Harbour

Chichester Harbour
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September is upon us and Chichester Harbour Conservancy has lots to offer as the weather turns cooler and the leaves begin to show their autumn colours. Learn about the wildlife in an autumn orchard, go bat crazy on an evening bat walk in Langstone,  or enjoy the beauty of Chichester Harbour from the Solar Boat.

Join in with these events and many more by following this link to find out What's On in Chichester Harbour.

Please contact Chichester Harbour Conservancy for booking information and prices where appropriate. Contact details as shown on the Conservancy website.

Chichester Harbour

Chichester Harbour

At 74km2, Chichester Harbour is the largest natural estuary in South East England. It is a living, working landscape, where over 10,000 people live. The Harbour straddles the county boundary between West Sussex and Hampshire, and every year, around 1.5 million people visit, whether to sail the waters or walk the network of footpaths. There are 14 sailing clubs in... Read More»

Nature and Conservation

Nature and Conservation

The peninsula contains several internationally important nature conservation areas (see wildlife page). Extensive consultation took place to examine how the environmental character of the Manhood could be enhanced by the Medmerry managed realignment scheme and how it could benefit the local population, through sensitive management of habitat and tourism. The scheme has been successfully completed and is now managed... Read More»

Solar Boat

Solar Boat

There are many environmental benefits to be found when using an electrically driven Solar Powered catamaran as opposed to more conventional fuel driven vessels: · Silent running – therefore no disturbance to birds, animals or humans · No exhaust emissions – therefore no CO2 contribution to greenhouse gases · The twin hull configuration contributes two major benefits; tremendous stability and no wash.... Read More»