October Half Term: Pumpkins at the Priory
10am - 4pm
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
This October half term, join us at Michelham Priory House & Gardens for a week of frightfully fun activities for the whole family!
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Sussex Past: What’s On
Step back in time over 2000 years. Enjoy seasonal, family friendly activities and events across our sites in Lewes, Chichester, Hailsham and beyond.
October Half Term: Firework Fairy and Tinkering Troll Trail
10am to 4pm
Lewes Castle & Museum
Experience a magical October Half Term at Lewes Castle with the Firework Fairy and Tinkering Troll Trail
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October Half Term: Spooky Fun at Anne of Cleves House
10am - 4pm
Anne of Cleves House
This October Half Term, families are invited to enjoy fun family activities at Anne of Cleves House
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October Half Term: Roman Army Week
10am - 4pm
Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens
This October half term, Fishbourne Roman Palace is seeking new recruits to enlist in its Roman Army and learn what it takes to become a fully-fledged soldier.
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CANCELLED: Sussex Medieval Society Storm Lewes Castle!
11am - 4pm
Lewes Castle & Museum
This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience. Lewes Castle will however be open as usual and you can enjoy our Firework Fairy & Tinkering Troll Trail.
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Ravel at 150: The Wealden Trio
7.30PM - 9.15PM
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Ravel’s birth, the Wealden trio will perform the ground breaking piano trio he wrote at the outbreak of World War One.
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An Evening at the Opera
5PM - 7PM
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Experience the drama, pathos and comedy of opera with a selection of arias, duets and ensembles performed by Noa Lachman (soprano), Rebecca Hughes (mezzo), Ben Hancox-Lachman (tenor) and Jozik Kotz (bass).
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Sold out: The Sussex Archaeological Society Conference -; Sūþseaxna: New Research from the Early Medieval Record
9am - 5.45pm
University of Sussex
Join us at the University of Sussex for The Sussex Archaeological Society's Annual Conference, Sūþseaxna: New Research from the Early Medieval Record
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A Michelham Priory Christmas Fayre
10am - 4pm
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Step into the festive season at the Christmas Fayre at Michelham Priory, as we invite you to explore over 800 years of history while enjoying the best of Sussex's festive offerings.
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Winter Fayre
10am to 4pm
Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens
Step into the festive season at Fishbourne Roman Palace’s Winter Fayre
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Sounds of Fishbourne: Christmas Concert
10am to 4pm
Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens
Join us at the Palace for a festive day of music and merriment on Saturday 13th December as we celebrate the season with our Sounds of Fishbourne: Christmas Concert.
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Festive Wreath Making Workshop
10.30am - 1pm
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Celebrate the season in style by crafting your own beautiful Christmas wreath in the stunning setting of Michelham Priory’s Elizabethan Great Barn
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Christmas Through Time
10am to 3pm
Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens
Step into the past this festive season and discover how Christmas and midwinter traditions have been celebrated across the ages at Fishbourne Roman Palace on Saturday 20th December.
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Traditional Tudor Wassail
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Join us for a magical event with dancing, drumming, fire and feasting to bless the trees and wish them good health for the year ahead!
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