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Historic adventures await this October Half Term

Fun family activities for all ages

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Discover fascinating talks

Taking place this autumn

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Prehistoric Power, Prestige and European Connections Revealed

Sussex's First Iron Age Torc

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Harvesting History

The Rhythm of the Land

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See how our gardens grow

Discover the traditional cottage gardens at The Priest House

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Promoting Sussex History and Archaeology since 1846.

Family Days Out - School Trips - Group Visits - Research - Walks and Talks - Wedding Venues

The Sussex Archaeological Society is a registered charity which promotes, protects and provides access to the history and heritage of Sussex.

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Historic days out in Sussex

Explore 2,000 years of heritage at our range of remarkable properties. A great family day out.

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Thursday to Saturday

Marlipins Museum

Explore the maritime history of Sussex by visiting Marlipins Museum in Shoreham-by-Sea, the oldest secular building in Britain. Open 11am to 3pm, Thursday to Saturday. Free entry.  

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From our visitors

"Incredibly stunning place. You get a medieval feel and can imagine being there as a King. They have done well to keep it like this and would highly recommend"

TheoB via Tripadvisor - Lewes Castle

“A Trip Back in Time. Fascinating history of the Roman Palace. Well explained. Lots to see in the museum and the remains. Incredible detail in the layout of the Palace.”

Sue A via Tripadvisor - Fishbourne Roman Palace

“Go Visit NOW! The gardens are genuinely some of the most beautiful we’ve seen. We are going back soon.”

HorshamLass via Tripadvisor - Michelham Priory

“This was such an interesting place to come to. You could really feel the history of this place.”

Fifi582014 via Tripadvisor - The Priest House and Gardens