St Richard

The Cathedral in Chichester holds a gallery dedicated to St Richard, the 12th-century bishop who put the city on the map. You're walking through religious art and artefacts that trace his life and influence - nothing flashy, but genuinely moving if you care about that sort of thing. The space itself is modest, housed within the cathedral's grounds, so don't expect a sprawling museum experience.

It works best if you're already visiting Chichester Cathedral, which most people doing a proper tour of West Sussex end up doing anyway. History enthusiasts will find the medieval context worthwhile. Families with younger kids might find it a bit dry unless they're into saints and old manuscripts - give it 45 minutes to an hour at most.

The admission details aren't widely published, but cathedral visits typically cost nothing or ask for a small donation. Head there in the morning before crowds build up. If you're staying at Chichester Lakeside Holiday Park just down the road, it's barely a ten-minute drive into town. Combine it with a wander around the cathedral cloisters and the medieval streets nearby - Chichester repays a proper half-day visit. Worth fitting in if you're in the area, though don't make a special trip just for this alone. It's the kind of place that adds depth to a longer stay rather than standing on its own.