Hop into Easter at Fishbourne Roman Palace

Roman Rabbit Trail
Did you know that Fishbourne Roman Palace was home to the country’s first-ever rabbit nearly 2,000 years ago?

Hare around our gardens and see if you can find the mischievous rabbits who are hiding from Adrienne the Gardener. Solve the puzzle and receive a sweet treat at the end.

Fun family activities available from 6 to 10 April:

– Make a compostable origami bunny pot and plant muilti-coloured Roman carrots to take home
– Create your own Roman sundial
– Play Roman games
– Try your hand at wool spinning and different weaving techniques
– Dressing up and colouring

Activities cost £2 per child and include all activities available on the day of your visit, in addition to general admission. 

Admission will include access to the whole site, allowing visitors to marvel at the magnificent mosaics, explore its history and view hundreds of items excavated when the site was discovered in the 1960s.

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Fishbourne Roman Palace is just outside Chichester and easily reached from Portsmouth, Southampton, Brighton and Winchester. There is ample free parking on site. Visitors can also get the train (Fishbourne station is a 5 minute walk away) or cycle from Chichester city centre (25 minutes).

Opening times are 10am to 4pm with last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Members of The Sussex Archaeological Society can visit any of our sites for free.

About us

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Owned by Sussex Past, a trading name for The Sussex Archaeological Society, Fishbourne Roman Palace is an exceptionally well-preserved Roman site located near Fishbourne in West Sussex, England.

Built in the 1st century AD, the palace represents one of the largest residential Roman structures discovered in Great Britain. Its remarkable remains offer a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the Roman elite and provide valuable insights into the history of the region.

The Sussex Archaeological Society

The Sussex Archaeological Society was founded in 1846 and is the oldest organisation of its kind in the country. It is a registered charity that opens historic houses and gardens to the public, curates six fully accredited museums and undertakes and encourages research.

The heritage sites it cares for under its Sussex Past brand include Lewes Castle & Museum, Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens, Anne of Cleves House Museum & Gardens, Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Marlipins Museum, the Priest House & Garden, and the Long Man of Wilmington.

As a registered charity, we rely on the support of our Members, visitors, event guests and donors in order to continue our work in protecting and preserving Sussex heritage.