Sandpit Searchers – Festival of Archaeology

Have a go at excavating like an archaeologist at Fishbourne Roman Palace from Tuesday 23rd to Friday 26th July, as part of the CBA’s Festival of Archaeology.

Dig around a giant sandpit to find artefacts from Fishbourne from 20,000 years ago to 2 years ago.

Give it a go and see what you can find!

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Activities included in general admission to Fishbourne Roman Palace, with donations encouraged.

Those who chose to Gift Aid tickets will be able to revisit the site for free for a year.

Entry to members of The Sussex Archaeological Society is free. For more details on joining the Society, click here.

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"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

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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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Summer Fun: Sandpit Searchers — Festival of Archaeology

Sandpit Searchers – Festival of Archaeology

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