Whirligig Toys

Whirligig Toys is a dog-friendly independent toy shop on South Street in the heart of Chichester, a short walk from the cathedral quarter and handy for a browse between errands or a longer mooch around the city centre. Dogs are welcome inside, so there's no need to leave anyone on the pavement.

The shop specialises in creative, make-and-do toys sourced from small independent suppliers — arts and crafts kits, construction sets, games and gifts that are built to last. The shop is listed as dog-friendly by Chichester BID and opens Sunday to Friday 10:00–17:00 and Saturday 09:30–17:30. There's no dedicated customer parking, but town-centre car parks are close by.

Whirligig sits among other independents on one of Chichester's most visitor-friendly streets, making it a natural stop when you're keeping the dog with you for the day. With shop dog Lottie already on duty, four-legged visitors are very much expected.