# The Chichester Ship Canal — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Drift along this historic waterway on a peaceful family cruise showcasing stunning countryside vistas and abundant birdlife. Wheelchair-accessible boats depart from Canal Basin for memorable excursions through West Sussex scenery. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/attractions/the-chichester-ship-canal (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # The Chichester Ship Canal Canal Basin, Canal Wharf [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4800255414523099370&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Chichester Ship Canal](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/114779665366218303490) **In short:** The Chichester Ship Canal is an attraction in Chichester, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,322 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Chichester Ship Canal Drift along this historic waterway on a peaceful family cruise showcasing stunning countryside vistas and abundant birdlife. Wheelchair-accessible boats depart from Canal Basin for memorable excursions through West Sussex scenery. ## What's nearby - Royal Mail Chichester Delivery Office next door - Nuffield Health Chichester Fitness & Wellbeing Gym 200m away - Nando's Chichester 200m away - Smith & Western | Chichester 250m away - Cineworld - Chichester 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Maddy](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101938797044167113800/reviews) ★★★★★ This boat canal is very tranquil and provides a pretty and reasonably shady walk combining it with a bit of bird spotting! The cafe is very pleasant and you can buy your tickets here for a boat trip, or collect if you booked online. I did this with some fellow walkers a month ago and saw heron, various waders with their chicks, moorhen, and swans with their cygnets. · via Google [elaine abbott](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114643678756341565085/reviews) ★★★★★ Such a lovely, peaceful walk that is flat and easy, although it's about 4 miles from beginning to end. At this time of the year there are all kinds of baby birds to be seen. At the end , in the marina there is a lovely little restaurant that has a good menu, good food and is not overpriced. · via Google [Dot Ramadan](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112159345058469511653/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely walk along a very well kept pathway. Interesting wildlife. Great little museum and very friendly staff. · via Google [terry “Tezza400” greenwell](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102727660141775708658/reviews) ★★★★★ Beautiful for walking, great little coffee shop too · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4874528850f04e17:0x429deeddddcb78ea!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this canal offers peaceful boat trips and well-kept walking paths, with opportunities to see diverse wildlife. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, who provide informative commentary. Guests mention the cafe has delicious cakes and coffee, reasonable prices, and a pleasant atmosphere. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Canal Wharf, Basin Road, Chichester, PO19 8DT [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.8302530%2C-0.7812547) **Category** Railways & Transport **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (1,322 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Chichester [More attractions in Chichester](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/attractions) ★ 4.6 (1,322 reviews) [Visit official website](https://chichestercanal.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01243 377405](tel:01243377405) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chichester **Postcode** PO19 8DT **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C2XR6J9+4F [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4874528850f04e17:0x429deeddddcb78ea!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4874528850f04e17:0x429deeddddcb78ea!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4874528850f04e17:0x429deeddddcb78ea!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chichester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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The Chichester Ship Canal suits all ages. ### Is The Chichester Ship Canal wheelchair accessible? The Chichester Ship Canal has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at The Chichester Ship Canal? Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact The Chichester Ship Canal? Call The Chichester Ship Canal on +44 1243 771363. ## Stay near The Chichester Ship Canal [Holiday cottages nearby 136](https://staycation.co.uk/near/the-chichester-ship-canal/cottages) [Campsites nearby 57](https://staycation.co.uk/near/the-chichester-ship-canal/camping) [Hotels and B&Bs nearby 26](https://staycation.co.uk/near/the-chichester-ship-canal/hotels) ## More near The Chichester Ship Canal ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Premier Inn Chichester South Gate Leisure Park ★ 4.1 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/hotels/premier-inn-chichester-south-gate-leisure-park) - [The Vestry ★ 3.9 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/hotels/the-vestry) - [Trents ★ 4.1 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/hotels/trents-chichester) - [4 Canon Lane ★ 4.8 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/hotels/4-canon-lane) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Roman Quarter ★ 4.1 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/cottages/roman-quarter-ah18271) - [Truffle Cottage 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/cottages/truffle-cottage-ah491949) - [Lake Lodge ★ 5.0 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/cottages/lake-lodge-ah558869) - [Lake Lodge ★ 5.0 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/cottages/lake-lodge-ah558870) ### Campsites nearby - [Bluebell Shepherd's Hut ★ 5.0 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/billingshurst/camping/bluebell-shepherd-s-hut) - [Sussex Meadow Shepherd's Huts ★ 5.0 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/petworth/camping/sussex-meadow-shepherd-s-huts) - [Stone Meadow Shepherd's Hut ★ 5.0 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/camping/stone-meadow-shepherd-s-hut) - [Chichester Lakeside Holiday Park ★ 4.0 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/camping/chichester-lakeside-holiday-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Tenpin Chichester ★ 4.0 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/attractions/tenpin-chichester) - [Cineworld Chichester ★ 4.1 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/attractions/cineworld-chichester) - [Continue Arcades Chichester ★ 4.8 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/attractions/continue-arcades-chichester) - [South Downs Planetarium Science Centre ★ 4.7 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/attractions/south-downs-planetarium-science-centre)