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Celebrating Volunteers Week

Celebrating our incredible volunteers at Sussex Past during Volunteers Week 2025! Happy Volunteers’ Week 2025! We’re so grateful for the amazing volunteers who make a huge difference at Sussex Past. Their skills and dedication hugely impact the work we do. Whether caring for gardens, supporting our collections, archiving, creating memorable visitor experiences, or running our … Continued

2-for-1 Entry to Celebrate Battle of Lewes!

To mark the anniversary of the Battle of Lewes, we’re offering a special 2-for-1 entry to Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House – the cheapest ticket is free! No need to pre-book, but if you do, just book for the number of paying guests and we’ll issue the free tickets upon arrival. Valid on 10th … Continued

New Cafe at Michelham Priory – Now open!

A warm welcome to the Blue Door Café at Michelham Priory – Now open! Visitors to Michelham Priory House & Gardens are in for an extra treat with the grand opening of The Blue Door Café – a beautifully transformed space offering delicious homemade lunches, sweet treats, and expertly crafted barista coffee. Locally sourced, lovingly … Continued

Hop into history this Easter with Sussex Past

Hop into history this Easter with Sussex Past – Family fun across our historic sites! This Easter, Sussex Past invites families to spring into action with a range of egg-citing events across three of Sussex’s most fascinating heritage sites: Fishbourne Roman Palace, Michelham Priory, and Lewes Castle & Museum. With engaging activities, captivating history and … Continued

New Blue Door Café Opens at Michelham Priory This Easter

Visitors to Michelham Priory House & Gardens are in for a treat this Easter with the grand opening of The Blue Door Café. This brand-new addition to the historic site promises to serve up delicious homemade lunches, sweet treats, and expertly crafted barista coffee, all made with the finest local ingredients. The cafe opens in … Continued

Mums Go Free on Mothering Sunday

A Gift for Her: Mums Go Free This Mother’s Day This Mother’s Day, we’re saying a big thank you to all the mums, grandmas, and female role models by offering free entry for mums at our Sussex Past sites on Sunday 30th March. Bring her along for a special day out – whether she loves … Continued

Gooding Day: A Forgotten Christmas Tradition

Today is Gooding Day! Observed on 21st December, St. Thomas’s Day, this traditional custom was prevalent in parts of Sussex and other regions of England. On this day, it was customary for poorer parishioners to visit wealthier neighbours to receive gifts or ‘doles’ of food or money. In return, they might offer sprigs of holly … Continued