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A unique castle wedding venue in East Sussex

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

Launch of new visual biography celebrating Thomas Paine

A new visual biography celebrating the life and works of radical 18th Century thinker Thomas Paine has been launched at the Head Office of The Sussex Archaeological Society. Created by visual artist Polyp (Paul Fitzgerald), the graphic novel uses authentic verbatim voices of the time to look at the contribution made by the author of … Continued

Seasonal spruce up for Long Man of Wilmington

The guardian of the South Downs has received a seasonal spruce up thanks to the team and volunteers at The Sussex Archaeological Society. The Long Man of Wilmington, located just off the A27 five miles outside of Eastbourne, is Europe’s largest portrayal of the human form, dating back to at least 1710 when the surveyor … Continued

Lewes Castle awarded The Royal Society funding

We’re delighted that Lewes Castle & Museum is one of only 36 museums across the country to have been awarded funding from the Royal Society in its Places of Science scheme to engage communities with their local science stories. Places of Science aims to celebrate projects that will evoke curiosity, interest and enthusiasm by exploring … Continued

Celts vs Romans at Fishbourne Roman Palace this half-term

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

Volunteering partnership project receives £200,000 funding

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

Government funding boost for Sussex Archaeological Society

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

Mothers Day Afternoon Tea at Michelham Priory

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

80,000 daffodils to bloom at Michelham Priory

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