Chichester Canal named as a top world attraction

Chichester Ship Canal Trust is thrilled to receive a Tripadvisor ‘Travellers Choice’ award for 2020, putting it in the top ten per cent of attractions worldwide.
Chichester Canal receives coveted 'Travellers Choice' Award from Tripadvisor SUS-200109-153509001Chichester Canal receives coveted 'Travellers Choice' Award from Tripadvisor SUS-200109-153509001
Chichester Canal receives coveted 'Travellers Choice' Award from Tripadvisor SUS-200109-153509001

Catherine Cannon, trustee, said: “We know from our supporters the canal is a really special place for so many people.

“This TripAdvisor award shows it’s special not only to tourists, but also to our local community, who value and access the canal regularly.

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“We’d like to thank all our volunteers for their contribution and commitment, and to those who have taken the time to share their positive feedback.”

Tripadvisor scours its reviews to give these awards.

Catherine said: “We’d like to say thank you to so many who have supported us during the restrictions and who continue to do so.”

Many people looking for somewhere local to explore during the restrictions were stunned to find the canal right on their doorstep, Catherine said, commenting ‘why haven’t we been here before?’

The award is testament to the many hours of hard work all the volunteers contribute to this much-appreciated facility.

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The canal has a unique heritage, commemorating 200 years in 2022, as well as prolific and often rare wildlife, such as bats and the iconic kingfisher.

The canal said the benefit to the mental and physical health and well-being of the local community and visitors is ‘immeasurable’, particularly during these tricky times, adding: “It’s a space to explore both on and off the water, to enjoy wildlife, to find solitude or meet friends.”

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