Our historic sites

We have 7 historic sites for you to visit. Fishbourne Roman Palace and Gardens, Lewes Castle & Museum, Michelham Priory House & Gardens, The Priest House & Gardens and The Long Man of Wilmington are now open and welcoming visitors.

Anne of Cleves House and Marlipins Museum are currently closed to visitors. We will update this page when we have a date for reopening, so please check back later in the year. Click on the individual properties below for more information.

Open now until 5.30PM

Lewes Castle & Museum

Climb the zig zag steps to the top of this 1000 year old Norman Castle for stunning panoramic views accross Sussex from the Downs to the coast.

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Open now until 5.00PM

Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens

Explore this nationally renowned Roman site, see the outstanding mosaics, stroll in the Roman garden and relax in the cafe and shop.

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Open Tuesday to Sunday

The Priest House and Gardens

Enjoy this fascinating medieval building furnished with historical domestic items and set in a traditional English cottage garden.

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Open now until 5.00PM

Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Discover this beautiful historical house set in 7 acres of stunning grounds with moat, watermill, forge, café, shop & play area.

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Open Thursday to Saturday

Marlipins Museum

Explore the maritime history of Sussex by visiting Marlipins Museum in Shoreham-by-Sea, the oldest secular building in Britain. Open Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 3pm until the end of October. Free entry.

Open Tuesday to Sunday

Anne of Cleves House

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Free to Explore

The Long Man of Wilmington

The Long Man of Wilmington, mysterious guardian of the South Downs, has baffled archaeologists and historians for hundreds of years.

"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.”

Fifi582014 via Tripadvisor - The Priest House and Gardens