Enjoy a special Father’s Day treat with Sussex Past, as we invite father figures to join us this Sunday, 16th June, free of charge. Dads, grandads, or another father figure in your life can visit Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Fishbourne Roman Palace or Lewes Castle free when accompanied by a paying visitor. #1 – … Continued
Celebrating our incredible volunteers at Sussex Past during Volunteers Week 2024! Happy Volunteers Week 2024! 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
On Thursday 23rd May, volunteers took part in the re-painting of The Long Man of Wilmington as part of the ‘Adopt a Piece of History’ campaign run by Sussex Past. The re-painting is the finale of a fundraising campaign, launched in December 2022, to support the work of the Sussex Archaeology Society, which owns and … Continued
Marlipins Museum, one of the oldest secular buildings in the country, is now open for the season, complete with a brand new World War II exhibition. Situated in the coastal town of Shoreham-by-Sea, this much loved building is believed to date from the early 12th century and is one of the oldest surviving lay buildings … Continued
February Half Term at Fishbourne Roman Palace will offer plenty for families looking for a great day out in Sussex. The Palace, which is the largest Roman home in the UK, is hosting Live Like a Roman week. This week-long programme of activities will explore what life was like 2,000 years ago. From arts and … Continued
We are pleased to announce that Sussex Archaeological Society has been successful in securing a National Lottery Heritage Fund resilience grant of £249,993. This sum is an important endorsement of our future plans for the organisation and comes in the form of a 12-month investment to really kick start our transformation into a dynamic, contemporary, … Continued
Windows Into Ancient Recycling At Fishbourne Roman Palace We’re delighted to announce a fully-funded PhD opportunity for candidates interested in Roman glass. Newcastle University, in collaboration with Fishbourne Roman Palace and Butser Ancient Farm, invites applications for a PhD opportunity focused on cataloguing and publishing the luxury and everyday glass from the Roman Palace at … Continued
Marlipins Museum opened its doors at the beginning of May. In readiness for the new season we had a day of cleaning and preparing the museum for visitors. As usual, the response from our volunteers was heartwarming. Volunteers who have been helping for a number of years were welcomed back and we were also very … Continued
Enjoy October Half Term full of history, wonder, and excitement at Sussex Past heritage sites! Whether you’re looking for a time-travelling adventure with the kids or a spooky evening out for adults, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store: Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens, near Chichester Roman Army Week: 23rd – … Continued
This October half term, Fishbourne Roman Palace is seeking new recruits to enlist in its Roman Army and learn what it takes to become a fully-fledged soldier. From Monday 23 to Friday 27 October, there will be fun activities every day for the trainee Roman soldiers at the heritage site near Chichester, West Sussex. Once … Continued