1 Week of Chichester Stock Footage: From Glorious Goodwood to a Disgustingly Beautiful Truth
Forget searching for average, disjointed clips. This is it. This is the best collection of Chichester stock footage you’ll find, and at a price that can't be beaten. My week-long journey in West Sussex resulted in an incredible visual archive, a true anthology of Chichester's varied character. From the grandeur of Goodwood to the scenic serenity of the harbour, and even the stark reality of environmental pollution, every moment was captured with the precision and cinematic quality of a broadcast professional. It's not just any old POND5 Chichester stock footage; it's a definitive visual record of a beautiful corner of England, and it's ready for your productions today.
This blog is a written companion to my vlog, "1 Week of drone filming and photography in Chichester," a bit of an old-school vlog style video where I show the behind-the-scenes goings-on as I captured both the grandeur of Goodwood and the quiet pulse of a beautiful (but sometimes dodgy) British city.
Day 1 & 2: A Change of Scenery and 'Proper English Weather'
My week began with the main event at Goodwood, but my passion always lies in capturing the entire story. After the horse racing, I took my drone down to the Chichester Harbour area, ready to fly. I often head out with a gimbal on my trusty old electric bike, or a drone, or my time-lapse camera to shoot whatever takes my fancy. The second day, however, brought proper English weather. It was grey, gloomy, cloudy, and surprisingly cool for the end of July, so I had to put on my coat! The conditions were actually perfect for capturing a different side of the British seaside. There were thousands of boats moored up, but hardly anyone around, creating an eerie calm. From above, with the ND filter in place, the drone captured some great abstract shots of the patterns and symmetry of the moored boats, and the moody, gloomy skies provided a beautifully artistic feel to the scenery. These shots, focused on the marina and the harbour itself, form the core of Clip Pack #291 - Chichester Marina and Harbour Drone Stock Footage and Clip Pack #293 - Chichester Harbour Drone Stock Footage, two collections that beautifully capture the British seaside in both its tranquil and wild moods.
Day 3: The Canal, the Coast, and a Red-Glowing Beard
My journey continued as I followed the Chichester Canal, heading towards the coast. The weather had turned brighter, with blue skies and scattered clouds. On Google Maps, I’d spotted some interesting areas with woodland and what I thought were islands of trees further out. I flew the drone down to the coast, catching some windsurfers in the process, and discovered that my "islands of trees" were actually seaweed and reed beds, which looked fantastic from the air. As the sun began to set, the light became spectacular, glowing orange and red on the horizon. I’ve always said my beard is my good light detector, and that evening, it was glowing red! I captured some amazing photos and video of the coast, with a unique sense of sublime beauty. It's not a sandy beach kind of place, but the winding stream running down past the woodland and out towards the coast made for some fantastic shots. This particular flight, capturing the gorgeous sunset colour, is a huge part of Clip Pack #295 - Chichester Canal and West Sussex Countryside Drone Stock Footage, a pack dedicated to the serene rural and waterway landscapes of the region.
Day 4 & 5: The City and Unearthing a 'Disgustingly Beautiful' Truth
Later in the week, heavy rain and thunderstorms forced me to find cover in the city, so I turned my focus to the magnificent Chichester Cathedral. The wet ground and grey skies made for some moody and atmospheric shots, and it was a good opportunity to do some photography for fun. The footage from this day, showing the cathedral and city streets from above, forms Clip Pack #292 - Chichester City Centre Drone Stock Footage, offering a comprehensive aerial view of Chichester's historic heart. It was on day five, however, that the most compelling story of the week emerged. Taking the drone up for a wide shot of the city, I spotted a huge open area on the edge of town filled with green, blue, and brown pools of what looked like horrible, dirty water. Having read the news, I was aware that Southern Water has a record for dumping sewage, and I suspected this was related to the recent heavy rainfall. I scrambled through a huge nature reserve on a baking hot, humid day to get closer, and the smell was undeniably foul and disgusting. The drone footage, however, captured a raw, cinematic beauty in the vast scale of the site and the shocking colours of the polluted water, a visual contrast I can only describe as "disgustingly beautiful." This footage provides powerful visual evidence for the serious problem of sewage pollution in Chichester Harbour, and constitutes Clip Pack #294 - Chichester Sewage and Pollution Drone Stock Footage, a unique and newsworthy collection.
Explore More Chichester & West Sussex Footage
This week of filming resulted in a number of new, comprehensive collections. The primary purpose of my visit, which gave rise to the whole week of filming, was the horse racing, and Clip Pack #290 - Goodwood Racecourse Drone Stock Footage offers stunning aerials of the racecourse's unique teardrop shape and its beautiful setting on the hills of West Sussex, with a coastal backdrop. For a comprehensive view of the area, you can also consider my earlier collections, such as Chichester Stock Footage Collection (Clip Pack #145), which provides a mix of drone and gimbal footage of the city from both aerial and ground level perspectives. If you're looking for other iconic racecourses in the South East, Epsom Racecourse and Town Centre Stock Footage (Clip Pack #281) covers Epsom Racecourse and its surrounding town, offering a mix of archive and new 2025 footage. All my footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for TV, film, or circulation. Full terms apply. You can also explore my ultimate library, which gives you everything!
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Clip Pack #290 - Goodwood Racecourse Drone Stock Footage: This pack provides stunning 4K UHD drone stock footage of Goodwood Racecourse. It captures the venue’s unique teardrop shape and spectacular location on the West Sussex hills. The footage showcases the beauty of this flat racing venue with a coastal and countryside backdrop. These clips were filmed during the prestigious horse racing week, known as 'Glorious Goodwood'. They are perfect for providing an elegant, cinematic feel to any production.
Clip Pack #291 - Chichester Marina and Harbour Drone Stock Footage: This collection offers extensive 4K UHD drone footage over Chichester Marina and Harbour. It was captured under gloomy, cloudy weather, providing a unique, moody atmosphere for the British seaside. The clips showcase hundreds of moored boats, yachts, and the docks, with stunning top-down and abstract shots. This pack provides a fantastic maritime perspective of the area, serving as a great visual resource for projects on British leisure or coastal life.
Clip Pack #292 - Chichester City Centre Drone Stock Footage: This pack provides 4K UHD drone stock footage of Chichester city centre and its cathedral. The clips capture the city in different lighting and weather conditions, including day, dusk, and night. It features amazing street reveals of the city's historic streets and the iconic Chichester Cross. The pack includes wide aerial views and dynamic establishing shots, making it an ideal resource for news producers and documentary filmmakers.
Clip Pack #293 - Chichester Harbour Drone Stock Footage: This amazing collection of 4K drone stock footage was captured over the Chichester Harbour area of West Sussex. The clips showcase scenic landscapes, sailing yachts, and beautiful seascapes. The footage captures a variety of moods, including windy sea scenes and gorgeous sunset colour. This pack provides excellent landscape photography of the British seaside, highlighting the beauty of the area with wide establishing views and reveals.
Clip Pack #294 - Chichester Sewage and Pollution Drone Stock Footage: This pack offers 10 clips of 4K drone stock footage captured in Chichester after heavy rain. The footage documents what appears to be sewage and pollution filling an old quarry area near a Southern Water treatment plant. While visually striking, the clips highlight a serious environmental problem: sewage discharges into Chichester Harbour. This pack is a powerful visual resource for news and documentaries on pollution and corporate responsibility.
Clip Pack #295 - Chichester Canal and West Sussex Countryside Drone Stock Footage: This gorgeous collection of 4K drone stock footage showcases the beautiful countryside of Chichester and West Sussex. It features fields, farmland, and the historic Chichester Canal, with a boat gliding along its peaceful waters. The footage captures stunning summer colours and shadows, with Chichester city and its cathedral visible in the distance. This pack provides amazing wide shots and establishing views, perfect for any production focused on the sublime English countryside.
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Clip Pack #290 - Goodwood Racecourse Drone Stock Footage: Preview the full pack here.
Clip Pack #291 - Chichester Marina and Harbour Drone Stock Footage: Preview the full pack here.
Clip Pack #292 - Chichester City Centre Drone Stock Footage: Preview the full pack here.
Clip Pack #293 - Chichester Harbour Drone Stock Footage: Preview the full pack here.
Clip Pack #294 - Chichester Sewage and Pollution Drone Stock Footage: Preview the full pack here.
Clip Pack #295 - Chichester Canal and West Sussex Countryside Drone Stock Footage: Preview the full pack here.