What’s on in Bognor & Chichester: November Events

Don’t tell December but we think November is the best month in the year for events and entertainment! From rockets to reindeers – and everything in between - there’s a host of happenings across Bognor and Chichester this month. Here are some White & Brooks recommendations.

1^st November – Diwali Dinner

The Indian festival of light is being marked at Mewsbrook Park Café on Hendon Avenue in Rustington, with a gourmet celebration on Friday 1st November. The venue opens at 6.30pm, with a two-course meal served from 7.30pm. On the mouthwatering menu is chicken jalfrezi, butter chicken and vegetable rogan josh - all served with turmeric rice. £12 per person. Meals must be preordered.

1^st & 5^th November – Members’ Only Bonfire Nights

The Kennels at Goodwood is back with its famous bonfire experience, with tickets still available for the nights of Friday 1^st and Tuesday 5^th November. As well as fireworks, there will be face painting, marshmallow toasting, hot chocolate and mulled wine. There are two packages exclusively available to Goodwood members – field-only tickets (£40 adults, £20 children, under 3s go free), or dinner tickets (£85 adults, £40 children, to include field access followed by a seasonal three-course dinner in The Kennels dining room).

8^th November – Gong Bath

If just the thought of the upcoming festive season leaves you feeling frazzled, ease yourself into November with a gong bath session. Serenity Through Sound will bring its magical aural healing to the Rowland Rank Centre on Aldwick Road on Friday 8^th November, starting at 6:50pm. Up to nine gongs, Himalayan bowls and percussion instruments will encourage you to relax and enter a meditative state. The session costs £16.96 per attendee.

16^th November – Adult Christmas Pottery Painting

Calling all creatives and crafters in the city. Popolo Ceramico Chichester and Arun is coming to John Lewis in Chichester to run an adult’s pottery painting event (children aged 14 and over to be accompanied by an adult). The session will run on Saturday 16^th November, between 2:30pm and 4:30pm. Guests will be guided through painting their own Christmas platter, with all materials, resources and a hot drink included in the £45 ticket price. Advance booking is essential.

17^th November – Bognor Winter Market

Is it ever too early to get into the Christmas spirit? We don’t think so! Find a healthy dose of festive cheer at Bognor Winter Market, which takes place on Sunday 17^th November at The Gordon Centre on Canada Grove. More than 30 crafters will be selling their produce, plus there will be warming food, craft workshops and a Santa’s Grotto. Admissions to the market, which runs from 10am until 2pm, is free, with advance grotto bookings priced at £7.50.

22^nd November – Comedy Night

End the working week on a high by booking a ticket to The Comedy Rooms’s takeover of Venue 24 at The Pier, Bognor Regis. On the bill are Marlon Davis, who has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Adam Morrison, who has supported Romesh Ranganthan, and legendary storyteller Patrick Carmody. The bar will run late into the night. Doors open at 7pm for pre-show drinks, with comedy tickets starting from £12.

23^rd November – Light Up Chichester

It’s the day the city takes on its magical, festive glow. This year, Light Up Chichester takes place on Saturday 23^rd November, with family entertainment between 11am and 5pm. Festivities include a pop up food market, a light show, a snow machine, a starlight trail, stilt walkers, live music and a Christmas tree trail. The fun culminates with the cast of Chichester Festival Theatre’s Cinderella at the Assembly Rooms officially switching on the lights at 5pm.

23^rd November – The Afterparty

Proving that Christmas isn’t just for kids, Chichester is hosting its first ever Light Up After Party, following the family fun on Saturday 23^rd November. The city’s restaurants, pubs and bars will run themed events, festive menus, live music and Christmas cocktails from 5pm until late. Venues taking part include The Havana, The Eastgate Inn, The Chantry, The Chichester Inn and The Vestry.

30th November – Bognor Christmas Lights Switch On

There’s something for everyone at the Bognor Christmas Lights Switch On, which takes place on Saturday 30th November. Expect live music, stalls and entertainment between 4pm and 6pm.