Join us at Michelham Priory for our Christmas Fayre! We’re inviting local, Sussex-based businesses to showcase their handmade crafts and unique wares at this festive event. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your creations with Christmas shoppers in the beautiful, historic setting of Michelham Priory. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! More about … Continued
At Fishbourne Roman Palace we have been celebrating the restoration of the box hedging to its full glory after being attacked by an infestation of box moth caterpillars. Pest control specialists, Eradipest, who completed the work commented: “We were contacted by Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens earlier this year to see if their historic box … Continued
Get 15% off tickets to Fishbourne Roman Palace this October Half Term, as part of a promotion with The Great Sussex Way and three fantastic museums around West Sussex. Take part in our Roman Army Week October Half Term activities from Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November. With this discount, you’ll receive 15% off … Continued
This summer, Sussex Past invites children to step back in time with a series of fun activities at their wonderful heritage sites. Kids can enjoy hands-on history and explore various themes, including the Romans, Tudors, and nature-based adventures. Every Thursday in August – Historic Hijinks at Fishbourne Roman Palace – 11am-4.00pm Every Thursday in … 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