February Half Term at Fishbourne Roman Palace
February Half Term at Fishbourne Roman Palace
February Half Term at Fishbourne Roman Palace will offer plenty for families looking for a great day out in Sussex.
The Palace, which is the largest Roman home in the UK, is hosting Live Like a Roman week. This week-long programme of activities will explore what life was like 2,000-years-ago.
From arts and crafts to dressing up and games, there’s plenty for families of all ages to enjoy this February Half Term.
Activities cost just £1 per child in addition to general admission.
Visitors can also marvel at the 2,000-year-old mosaics, which are the largest and finest collection of in-situ Roman floors in the country.
Plus, they can explore the museum featuring items found on the site by archaeologists when it was discovered in 1960.
February Half Term at Fishbourne – what’s on
Every day during February Half Term (12th to 16th February) Fishbourne Roman Palace is hosting a range of free, fun activities taking place across the site.
- Mosaic Monday: Learn how the Romans made their mosaics, create your own and help us build a giant mosaic!
- Tasting Tuesday: Learn how the Romans cooked and what they ate, try out some authentic Roman foods yourself
- Woodland Wednesday: Make an animal footprint coaster, learn about Latin animals and get stuck into craft activities
- Thumbpot Thursday: Get stuck into making some Roman-style pottery
- Fashionable Friday: Have a Roman makeover, have a go at making your own jewellery and make yourself at home in the Palace dressing-up area
Activities are on offer each day inside the Palace and around the site.
Booking information
Activities are just £1 per child to cover the cost of materials, plus general admission. Donations are encouraged.
Pre-booking today. To buy general admission tickets in advance click here.
Those who choose 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.