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Visiting St Mary’s
Step into centuries of history through arranged visits, guided tours and quiet garden opportunities.
Tours and visitor information
Members of the public who wish to visit St Mary’s are welcome to book on guided tours run by our Custos. Tours take place at 2pm on selected Wednesdays and capacity is limited to 12 visitors on each tour, to enhance the visitor experience and to avoid undue disturbance to almshouse residents for whom St Mary’s is home.
We regret we are not able to accommodate all requests, so early booking is advised. Larger groups such as universities, schools and colleges may be accommodated by prior agreement.
2026 guided tour dates
Tours run at 2pm on the following Wednesdays in 2026. Dates marked fully booked are no longer available.
- 25th MarchFully booked
- 22nd AprilFully booked
- 20th MayPlaces available
- 10th JuneFully booked
- 22nd JulyPlaces available
- 19th AugustPlaces available
- 23rd SeptemberPlaces available
- 21st OctoberPlaces available
- 18th NovemberPlaces available
To enquire further or to make a reservation, please email our Custos at custos@stmarysalmshouses.org.uk.
Finding St Mary’s
Location and parking
St Mary’s is situated off St Martin’s Square in the north east of Chichester city centre.
On-street parking nearby is restricted to permit holders. The nearest public short stay car park is Little London, behind Marks and Spencer’s East Street store.
From Little London car park the roof of the medieval hospital and chapel is visible.
St Martin’s Square, Chichester PO19 1NR
Quiet Garden Days
The Quiet Garden Movement offers beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces for prayer, stillness, contemplation and appreciation of the natural world.