As the school holidays approach, Sussex Past have an exciting line-up of activities for kids this summer at three of our fabulous heritage properties: Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester, Lewes Castle and Michelham Priory, near Hailsham. 23-26 July – Sandpit Searchers at Fishbourne Roman Palace – 11.00am-3.00pm As part of the CBA’s Festival of … Continued
Did you spot us on ITVX News Meridian on Wednesday 10th July? ITV’s Chloe Oliver recently caught up with Fishbourne Roman Palace’s Curator, Dr Rob Symmons to learn all about the discovery and importance of this 2,000-year-old Roman site near Chichester. Discover how Romans cursed their enemies and more in the fascinating TV special by … Continued
Are you a local, Sussex-based business? We’d love to have you join us as stallholders for this year’s Jaguar Enthusiasts Club Classic Car Show! Date of event: 21st July 2024 Location: Michelham Priory House & Gardens The event is set to be a family summer fete combined with a showcase of iconic British classic cars, with brands such … Continued
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
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
Bull House, the former residence of the influential radical thinker and pamphleteer Thomas Paine, is set to open its doors to the public on Thursday 24th August. Owned and cared for by registered charity, The Sussex Archaeological Society, the opening marks the first time in almost half a century that this historic site will … Continued