Celebrate the start of summer at the Summer Fete at Fishbourne Roman Palace – a fun, family-friendly day out filled with local crafts, live music, and delicious food.

Taking place on Saturday 2 May from 10am to 4pm, the fete will feature a variety of local stallholders offering handmade crafts and gifts, alongside tasty food and drink and plenty of sweet treats, including ice cream.

Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, with performances from The Anglo Sax Quartet and OK Chorale, creating a lively atmosphere in the beautiful surroundings of the Palace’s recreated Roman gardens.

Special event offer: Entry is just £5 per adult (usually £15) and children go free, making it a great-value day out for families.

Visitors can make the most of the reduced entry to explore this historic site, with almost 2,000 years of history to discover.

Free parking is available.

Bring the whole family for a relaxed day of music, shopping, and summer fun at one of Sussex’s most impressive historic sites.

About the event

Date: Saturday 2 May
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens
Cost: Adults (18+): £5, Children (0-17): Free
Age suitability: All ages

No pre-booking required – just come along on the day.


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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