Are you looking for fun affordable things to do with the children or grandchildren during the school holidays? Get Summer Sorted by joining Sussex Past with family membership starting from just £1 a week. With many households struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis, Sussex Past – the trading arm of The Sussex Archaeological Society, a … Continued
Looking for a unique historic outdoor wedding venue in East Sussex with beautiful outdoor space? Lewes Castle may be the perfect venue for your big day. Why Lewes Castle for an outdoor wedding in Sussex? Lewes Castle is a unique historical wedding venue for hire in East Sussex. Surrounded by the southern English hills, Lewes … Continued
Celts and Romans will come together at Fishbourne Roman Palace this half term as the clash of cultures from 2,000-years-ago is celebrated. Mead vs wine; roundhouse vs villa; nettle soup vs stuffed dormice – the differences in lifestyle and customs between the two distinct communities will be marked in style at the site near Chichester … Continued
An ambitious joint project involving the Sussex Archaeological Society working in partnership with Brighton Dome & Festival and the Heads On charity has been awarded more than £200,000 to promote volunteering across the region. The funding , which has been awarded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and delivered by Arts Council … Continued
The Sussex Archaeological Society has received a share of the final £35 million emergency support package from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund to help overcome the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since August 2020, the Fund has distributed £1.57 billion to around 5,000 organisations and sites across the country, giving a lifeline to cherished organisations … Continued
A mysterious Roman helmet that pre-dates the Roman invasion of Britain is to go on display at Fishbourne Roman Palace from next month (April 2022). Alongside the helmet, other pre-invasion artefacts – a sword scabbard fitting and an Iron Age crucible – will also be displayed. In terms of what these objects mean for our … Continued
Show your mum she means the world to you by treating her to afternoon tea at Michelham Priory House & Gardens this Mother’s Day (Sunday March 27, 2022). Our exclusive event will allow you and your party to sit back, relax and catch up while indulging in a platter of fantastic local produce – including … Continued
The arrival of spring is being marked with a bumper display of daffodils at Michelham House Priory House & Gardens in Upper Dicker near Hailsham – with more than 80,000 of the flowers in 18 varieties bursting into bloom throughout the heritage site’s grounds. Expected to peak during April, visitors can expect swathes of daffodils … Continued
Creative, quirky and community project ideas are being sought to upcycle a historic landmark which has stood tall and proud above Lewes Castle for decades. After many years of service, the towering flagpole above the 900-year-old fortress has made its last stand at the historic site. The eight-metre high pole was recently taken down by … Continued
Visitors to Fishbourne Roman Palace this half-term will have the chance to try their hand at historical activities, from making mosaics, to spinning yarn, to learning about Roman food and feasting. With a free activity on offer every day from Monday 21 to Friday 25 February, there will be family fun suitable for all ages … Continued