Days out in Sussex this Spring With the days getting longer and the weather warming up, now is the time to think about days out with family and friends in Sussex. Finding places to visit which are affordable, cater for all interests and suitable in all weather can be tricky. Here’s some ideas for budget-friendly … Continued
Looking for days out with the family this Easter in Sussex? Experience historical adventures, beautiful gardens and wonderful wildlife across the heritage sites of Sussex Past during the school holidays. A packed programme of activities is taking place at Fishbourne Roman Palace, Lewes Castle & Museum and Michelham Priory House & Gardens. Scroll down for … Continued
Looking for discount family days out in Sussex? Families travelling to Lewes by bus can get a great deal when visiting Lewes Castle & Museum and Anne of Cleves House. Sussex Past has partnered with Brighton & Hove Buses to offer great discounts for guests who arrive by bus. Up to three kids go free … Continued
Mother’s Day in Sussex – Michelham Priory House & Gardens Michelham Priory is a stunning historic house and gardens in the heart of East Sussex that offers a variety of activities and events throughout the year. The central attraction will be a display of 80,000 blooming daffodils, which signal the start of spring. Wander around … Continued
Marlipins Museum reopens for 2023 season with new exhibition Marlipins Museum in Shoreham-by-Sea has reopened for 2023 with a new temporary exhibition co-created with members of the community. After being closed for the winter, the doors to the distinctive Norman building were opened once again today (11th May, 2023). Inside what is understood to be … Continued
Lys Drewett: a tribute With the permission and blessing of her family, we are sad to announce the death of our friend and colleague Lys Drewett on April 4th 2023. Lys will be known to many of you as someone who has contributed deeply to archaeology in Sussex, and as a professional widely respected for … Continued
Appeal to secure Iron Age gold torc for Lewes museum launched The Sussex Archaeological Society has launched an appeal to acquire the ‘near Pulborough’ Iron Age gold torc for Barbican House Museum in Lewes. This beautiful gold torc dating from the Iron Age (400 – 250 BCE) was found while metal detecting in 2019. The … Continued
Easter Egg hunts in Sussex for all the family Looking for Easter Egg hunts in Sussex which can be enjoyed by all the family? Visit Sussex Past properties this Easter and take part in a range of themed trails, all of which have a sweet reward if completed. From appeasing a disgruntled dragon at Lewes … Continued
“Very great concerns” over impact of Rampion 2 cable route The Sussex Archaeological Society has formally raised concerns to those behind the Rampion 2 wind farm over the proposed route of a new onshore cable, which will pass very close to archaeologically significant sites in the South Downs. The plans to create an additional 90 … Continued
All the Wild Things this Easter at Fishbourne Roman Palace Explore how the Romans connected with the environment around them during a visit to Fishbourne Roman Palace this Easter (April 1st to April 16th, 2023) Fishbourne Roman Palace, the largest domestic Roman property in the country, was created on the edge of Chichester Harbour nearly … Continued