Easter at Lewes Castle with Knights and Dragons Visit Lewes Castle & Museum this Easter for a medieval encounter with Knights and Dragons. From flying Birds of Prey to knights sharpening swords, the grounds of the 11th Century castle will feature examples of medieval life this Easter. Discover more about life 1,000-years-ago by engaging with … Continued
Community tree planting at Fishbourne Roman Palace A community tree planting project means that a new orchard is taking shape at Fishbourne Roman Palace, the largest Roman domestic home in the UK. Thanks to generous support and funding from The Tree Council and Chichester District Council, a number of fruit saplings were secured for planting … Continued
Michelham Priory reopens with a display of 80,000 daffodils Michelham Priory’s daffodil display will be ready for members of the public to visit from Mothering Sunday (March 19th) and throughout the Easter weekend. The arrival of spring is being marked with a bumper display of daffodils at Michelham Priory House & Gardens – with more … Continued
Wedding blog – How to make sure your wedding runs smoothly Our latest wedding blog looks at what steps you – the bride and groom – can take to make sure your Sussex wedding goes smoothly. Planning an upcoming wedding can be highly enjoyable, but of course it can also be extremely stressful. We all … Continued
Why a unique venue is crucial for the perfect Sussex wedding While every person’s concept of the perfect Sussex wedding will differ from one individual to another, the vast majority of brides and grooms would prefer their celebrations to be at least a little out of the ordinary. Imagine attending six weddings in a year, … Continued
February Half Term at Fishbourne Roman Palace 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 … Continued
February Half Term to see hawks and falcons fly at Lewes Castle Hawks and falcons will fly into Lewes Castle & Museum this February Half Term for a very special Birds of Prey demonstration. Sussex-based Hawking About will bring their beautiful birds to the Norman fortress on Saturday 11th February from 10am to 4pm. Visitors will … Continued
February Half Term Family Days Out in Sussex Looking for family days out in Sussex this February Half Term? There’s historical adventures aplenty at our Sussex Past sites. Lewes Castle & Museum in East Sussex will play host to Medieval Madness, featuring soldiers, armour and archery, along with insights into life in the Saxon, Norman … Continued
A Roman school trip to Fishbourne Roman Palace – Primary Schools Looking to arrange a trip with a Primary School to learn about the Romans? Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester, offers a range of bespoke sessions for those on their Key Stage One and Key Stage Two learning journeys. What to expect from your trip? … Continued
Traditional Tudor Wassail returns to Michelham Priory A Traditional Tudor Wassail will return to Michelham Priory House & Gardens on Saturday 21 January. Dancing, drumming, fire and feasting will all form part of proceedings as traditional experts transport you back 500 years to when Wassailing was common across Sussex. Bring along a musical instrument, decorate … Continued