Hire of land for events
If you would like to hire any of our open spaces for events, please view our events policy document:
Event Policy
(Word doc)
[28KB]
The following parks and designated areas can be hired from us for your event:
- Priory Park
- Oaklands Park
- Bishops Palace Gardens
- Lifeboat Green, Selsey
- East Beach, Selsey
- Whyke Amphitheatre
- Florence Road
- Sherborne Road Park
- Whyke Oval
- New Park Road Park
- Jubilee Gardens
- Foreshore (filming only)
Please read the Event Guidance Notes before completing the Event Application Form
Event Guidance notes (Word doc) [356KB]
Providing the date and venue are suitable and available for your event we will ask for an Event Application Form to be completed.
Event Application Form and Terms & Conditions (Hire of Land) (Word doc) [463KB]
If you wish to provide licensable activities as part of the event then it is likely that you will require a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) or a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003. For further information please refer to Temporary Event Notice .
Damage deposit fee
All events are charged a Damage Deposit fee. This is returned in full providing no damage occurs to the land (or any of its fixings) during the event. Should the damage be extensive and exceed the damage deposit paid, an invoice will be sent to the organiser for the balance of the repair. Site inspections can take place before and after an event to assess the event area.
The level of risk is dependent on the size of the event and how many vehicles, machinery or temporary constructions will be on site for the event. The greater the size/weight and amount of vehicles increase the risk of damage.
Hire Charges
Commercial and non-charity events will be charged a Hire of Land fee. There is no daily hire charge for fundraising events organised by registered charities. Organisers must provide their charity number to be eligible for this exemption.
The hire of land charges relate to how large an event area is to be used. This should be indicated on a site plan when organisers apply to hire land.
2023-24 Hire of Land Prices (Word doc) [211KB]
Should you require any assistance with the application pack or need any advice in running an event, please contact:
Name:
Sam Lee
Job Title:
Sport & Leisure Officer
Address:
The Events Team
Chichester District Council
East Pallant House
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1TY
United Kingdom
Email:
Tel: