Charles II’s Royalist Supporters; A Re-enactment Day at Marlipins Museum

It was from Shoreham that Charles II escaped to safety in the autumn of 1651… 

On Saturday 15th June, the Greensand Rangers will be recreating in full costume royalist supporters of Charles at Marlipins Museum.

Join us to see the Greensand Rangers recreating a selection of royalist characters who would have supported Charles II during his escape from the Battle of Worcester.

The museum’s building dates back to the 12th century, understood to have been used as a toll or custom house for the port and markets, providing secure storage for high-end goods such as wines, spices and fabrics.

Now it is home to a unique collection which sheds light on the area’s rich maritime history, with objects collected from shipwrecks off the coast of Sussex and further afield.

Entry to the museum is free.

Getting here

The train station is a five-minute walk from Marlipins Museum. Buses stop in the High Street, close to Marlipins with the 700 route between Portsmouth and Brighton running every 20 minutes. Car parking and coach parking are available in the town with the Pond Road (Shoreham Centre) and Middle Road car parks the most convenient.

For further help with public transport visit the Traveline website.

Address: High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5DA