Chichester vintage

Chichester - lovely stuff. Beautiful old high-street buildings - the Cathedral isn't bad either - lush green parks where cricket matches offer an air of the fictional Midsomer (of the Murders fame) and home to the Pallant House Gallery, currently playing host to an exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 1951 Festival of Britain and the works of celebrity Mid-Century designer couple Robin and Lucienne Day.

Being home to the Goodwood Revival and last year's Vintage at Goodwood festival, the city is also no stranger to vintage vultures, and has much to offer those on the hunt for original bargains.


South Street, the road that leads from the train station into the town centre, is lined with charity shops, serving both national and local causes. There are many affluent chaps and chapesses in Chichester, which makes for some top quality pre-loved gear. Boden, Monsoon and Jigsaw are among the brands commonplace in the city's charity shops, and vintage dresses, crockery and jewellery are also plentiful. Thank you old ladies of Chichester.

However, many of the city's best charity shop vintage offerings have no doubt been snapped up by the buyers of One Legged Jockey, a vibrant vintage boutique One Legged Jockey on Crane Street - another charity shop hot spot.


Selling everything from cowboy boots and jeans, through original mini and maxi dresses to picnic hampers and tableware, the shop is jam-packed with pieces of interest. Prices are reasonable, although obviously not charity shop or car boot cheap.

Another of Chichester's must-visit shops for vintage-lovers is Number Forty Three on North Street. As well as original Mid-Century furniture and homewares, the shop also offers up-cycled interior pieces and unique gifts and accessories.


In short, Chichester makes the perfect day trip destination for those with an eye for the old.