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
Visitors to Lewes Castle & Museum will now be able to eavesdrop on hidden secrets from the town’s medieval past thanks to a new innovative audio trail. Three new plaques bearing QR codes have been installed along Castlegate, thanks to a collaboration between the Sussex Archaeological Society, which owns and manages the landmark, and Audioways. … Continued
Come and dress up in armour, battle dragons and listen to tales of brave medieval knights at Lewes Castle this February half-term. A range of inclusive events suitable for children of all ages will be held over the week-long break bringing the fascinating history of the Norman castle to life. Families visiting the historic site, … Continued
A traditional Tudor Wassail, complete with dancing, drumming and a torchlit procession, took place at Michelham Priory House & Gardens on Saturday (January 22nd, 2022). Common across Sussex around 500 years ago, Wassailing involves visiting an orchard to promote a good harvest for the coming year. The noise of the celebration was said to wake … Continued
Online shop and Members Area coming soon… Although our historic sites have been closed during lockdown, the Society has been as busy as ever. One of our behind-the-scenes projects has been to update our website. We think you’ll agree that the previous version was starting to show its age and wasn’t an accurate reflection of the … Continued