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Do your bit for the environment this month by leaving your car at home. During our 'Harbour Without a Car Week' you can join in two specially planned walks or get a discount on the boat Solar Heritage (see below) - one of the greenest ways to see the harbour.
In addition, our annual community art festival - Earth, Air and Water is now underway. Join in one of the workshops and then submit a piece of work for possible inclusion in the final show at Pallant House Art Gallery. Download the full details for more information. Chichester Harbour Without a Car Week: 2 to 9 July
Discount for Solar Heritage this week: show your bus or train ticket or your cycle helmet to get £1 per person off the normal boat fares. Sat 5 - Sun 27 July What Lies Beneath
An exhibition at Emsworth Museum diving beneath the surface of our local waters to get a glimpse of the hundreds of species that live beneath the waves.
Opening Times: Saturdays 10:30 - 4:30 / Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 Wed 9 July Chichester Festivities: Two Harbours' Habitats Trail
10:00 3 hours
A two-harbour habitats' discovery trail taking time to explore and learn more about the inter-linked habitats within and between Pagham and Chichester Harbours. Dress to get muddy and bring binoculars if you have them. Fee £3 per head to include refreshments. BOOKING ESSENTIAL, phone Harbour Office (see below). Book the Chichester Harbour minibus and leave your car at home, minibus fee £2.50 per person. Minibus will leave from Chichester Railway Station at 09:30 for the Trail start point at Dell Quay. Meet: Grainstore, Dell Quay. Roadside parking. Sun 13 July Earth, Air and Water: Art Masterclass
13:00 3 hours
Learn more about the prestigious works of art on show in Pallant House Gallery in preparation for this autumn's exhibition of work inspired by Chichester Harbour. A special natural environment-themed tour of the Gallery's artworks is followed by a masterclass led by a professional. BOOKING ESSENTIAL by phoning Pallant House Gallery on 01243 774557, fee £9 per person. Meet: Pallant House Gallery, Chichester. Thur 17 July Sandy Point Nature Reserve
10:00 2 hours
Investigating the natural history and management of this rich coastal heathland. Led by Hampshire County Council's Countryside Rangers (tel. 023 9247 6411) Meet at: entrance to Sandy Point Nature Reserve, Seafarers' Walk, off Sandy Point Road, Hayling Island. Roadside parking. Sat 19 July Discover Northney Wheelchair Path
10:30 1 hour
Join us to explore the wheelchair path at North Common, Hayling Island and enjoy the splendid harbour views and a complimentary coffee. Meet: in small free car park to North Common, Hayling Island. From bridge on to Hayling, take first left towards Northney Marina and the Langstone Hotel, but follow road round past the entrance to the marina and hotel, shortly you will pass some houses on your left, look out for car park entrance (with height barrier) on your left. Thur 24 July Stream Walk: Family Fun
10:00 1½ hours
Our wettest session of the year. For all adventurers (recommended minimum age about five), first we dip the stream with nets to observe the creatures living there, then we jump in ourselves and walk down the stream through the tall reeds to the mud on the shoreline. Dress to get wet and muddy and wear wellies or old trainers that fit well (big ones will come off in the mud). BOOKING ESSENTIAL, £2 per person. Meet: in car park to Fishbourne Parish Church, Fishbourne (off A259). Solar Boat Trips
1 hour trips departing from Emsworth to see the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from the water. Meet on Emsworth jetty 15 minutes before departure. £5 adults / £2.50 children. Departures:
Tues 1 July 10am
Weds 2 July 11am
Thur 3 July 12 midday
Fri 4 July 1pm
Sat 5 July 12:30pm & 2pm
Sun 6 July 1:30pm & 3pm
Mon 7 July 3pm
Tues 8 July 3:30pm
Wed 9 July 4pm
Thur 17 July 11:30pm
Sat 19 July 12 midday & 1:30pm
Sun 20 July 12:30 & 2pm
Mon 21 July 2pm
Tue 22 July 2pm
Wed 23 July 2:30pm
Thur 24 July 2:30pm
Fri 25 July 3:30pm
Sat 26 July 4:30pm
Sun 27 July 5:30pm
Wed 30 July 10am
Thur 31 July 11am
Chichester Harbour Conservancy
Harbour Office
Itchenor
Chichester
PO20 7AW
T: 01243 512301
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