Celts and Romans go head-to-head this May half term at Fishbourne Roman Palace

Visit Fishbourne Roman Palace this May half term to celebrate all things Celts and Romans.

These two communities lived side-by-side 2,000-years-ago, trading goods, ideas and cultural practices. From fashion to food, we’ve got lots of fantastic activities for families visiting Fishbourne Roman Palace this half term.

Step into the world of Celts and Romans!

Get creative and have fun with a range of exciting activities for all ages. Explore models of Celtic and Roman buildings to compare the different ways the two communities lived. Build your own roundhouse or Roman villa to take home. Try out ancient board games and then get crafty and make your own game counters. Try traditional wool spinning and dress up like a Roman.

Plus, you can hunt down the Celtic warriors in the Palace gardens in our special trail, which will run every day during half term.


More information

Activities are £2 per child plus admission. Admission includes access to the whole site, allowing visitors to marvel at the magnificent mosaics, explore its history and view hundreds of items which were excavated when the site was discovered in the 1960s.

Activities form part of Chichester Roman Week, which celebrates Chichester’s rich Roman heritage with a series of district-wide events designed to engage visitors of all ages.

Those who chose to Gift Aid their admission are entitled to 12 months free entry from the date of visit.

Members of The Sussex Archaeological Society can visit any of our sites for free.

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From our visitors

"Incredibly stunning place. You get a medieval feel and can imagine being there as a King. They have done well to keep it like this and would highly recommend"

TheoB via Tripadvisor - Lewes Castle

“A Trip Back in Time. Fascinating history of the Roman Palace. Well explained. Lots to see in the museum and the remains. Incredible detail in the layout of the Palace.”

Sue A via Tripadvisor - Fishbourne Roman Palace

“Go Visit NOW! The gardens are genuinely some of the most beautiful we’ve seen. We are going back soon.”

HorshamLass via Tripadvisor - Michelham Priory

“This was such an interesting place to come to. You could really feel the history of this place.”

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