News archive - Sussex Past

04 Dec 2024

Run a Café in a Stunning Sussex Setting: Michelham Priory House and Gardens

20 Nov 2024

Seasonal joy at Michelham Priory this December

15 Nov 2024

Discounted entry to Sussex Past heritage sites this weekend

12 Nov 2024

Writer, broadcaster and renowned archaeologist, Mike Pitts, becomes the new president of The Sussex Archaeological Society

09 Nov 2024

Fair Game: Archaeology project promoting sustainable management of fallow deer nominated for national award

08 Nov 2024

Introducing five new trustees

11 Oct 2024

Take part in a Historic Building Recording workshop with Changing Chalk

07 Oct 2024

Showcase your business the Michelham Priory Christmas Fayre

04 Oct 2024

Box Hedging at Fishbourne Roman Palace survives and thrives following generous grant

30 Sep 2024

15% Off Tickets To Fishbourne Roman Palace with The Great Sussex Way

29 Sep 2024

Michaelmas: Feasting, Merriment and Devil Spit

24 Sep 2024

Prehistoric Power, Prestige and European Connections Revealed Through Analysis of Sussex’s First Iron Age Torc

22 Sep 2024

Harvesting History: The Rhythm of the Land

18 Sep 2024

Fishbourne Roman Palace secures prestigious educational award in recognition of its first-class learning service

03 Sep 2024

Sussex Past marks Heritage Open Days 2024 with free admission to three historic properties

06 Aug 2024

New trustees sought for The Sussex Archaeological Society

19 Jul 2024

Summer fun for families

15 Jul 2024

Stunning collection of British classic cars coming to Michelham Priory this weekend

11 Jul 2024

Watch Fishbourne Roman Palace on ITVX

21 Jun 2024

Opportunity for Members of Sussex Past to get involved with the Changing Chalk Partnership

16 Jun 2024

Help Us Safeguard Sussex Heritage: Match Our Friend Societies £12,500 Pledge!

14 Jun 2024

Showcase Your Business at our Classic Car Show

11 Jun 2024

Dads Go Free this Sunday, 16th June

03 Jun 2024

Celebrating Volunteers Week

23 May 2024

Sussex Past community comes together to re-paint Long Man of Wilmington

03 May 2024

Days out in Sussex this Spring

03 May 2024

Marlipins Museum Re-opens with World War II Exhibition, D-Day Connection Re-examined

28 Mar 2024

Easter Days Out in Sussex

22 Mar 2024

Kids Go Free with Brighton and Hove Buses

01 Mar 2024

Mums Go Free at Michelham Priory on Mothering Sunday

12 Feb 2024

February Half Term at Fishbourne Roman Palace

05 Dec 2023

Society awarded National Lottery Heritage Funding

28 Nov 2023

PhD Funding Opportunity at Fishbourne Roman Palace

02 Nov 2023

A Word from the Friends of Marlipins Museum

23 Oct 2023

Create memories with Sussex Past this October Half Term

20 Oct 2023

Roman Army to enlist youngsters at Fishbourne Roman Palace this October Half Term

13 Oct 2023

New trustees sought for The Sussex Archaeological Society

19 Sep 2023

Celebrating the Success of Sussex Past Heritage Open Days

07 Sep 2023

Apply for support with your career in archaeology

05 Sep 2023

Sussex Past marks Heritage Open Days 2024 with free admission to three historic properties

22 Aug 2023

Historic Bull House in Lewes, Former Home of Radical Thinker Thomas Paine, to Open its Doors to the Public After 40 Years

21 Jul 2023

Cuckmere Buses Route to Michelham Priory House and Gardens — and visitors get 2-for-1 entry

14 Jul 2023

Festival of Archaeology — 15th to 30th July

19 Jun 2023

Iron Age gold torc appeal success

16 Jun 2023

Great Coastal Railway Journeys Explores Fishbourne Roman Palace in Latest Episode

13 Jun 2023

Dads Go Free to Minis at Michelham on Sunday 18th June

01 Jun 2023

Journey Through Time This Weekend at Fishbourne Roman Palace

31 May 2023

Enjoy 2-for-1 tickets at Michelham Priory House and Gardens

25 May 2023

A Step in Time at Lewes Castle — A unique Sussex gift

24 May 2023

Michelham Priory House and Gardens reopening 25th May

11 May 2023

Marlipins Museum reopens for 2023 season

24 Apr 2023

Lys Drewett: a tribute to a Sussex archaeologist and long serving trustee

17 Apr 2023

Appeal to secure Iron Age gold torc for Lewes museum launched

11 Apr 2023

Experience a Taste of Sussex at Michelham Priory

30 Mar 2023

Easter Egg hunts in Sussex

29 Mar 2023

Society submits formal response to Rampion 2 plans

22 Mar 2023

Sussex Heritage at Risk — an URGENT call for you to respond to the Rampion 2 Consultation

21 Mar 2023

Explore nature and wildlife this Easter at Fishbourne Roman Palace

15 Mar 2023

Easter at Lewes Castle with Knights and Dragons

02 Mar 2023

Community tree planting at Fishbourne Roman Palace

28 Feb 2023

80,000 daffodils at Michelham Priory ready for reopening

09 Feb 2023

Wedding blog – How to make sure your wedding runs smoothly

09 Feb 2023

Wedding blog: Why a unique venue is crucial for the perfect Sussex wedding

06 Feb 2023

February Half Term at Fishbourne Roman Palace

02 Feb 2023

February Half Term — Falconry at Lewes Castle

31 Jan 2023

February Half Term Family Days Out in Sussex

26 Jan 2023

Introducing Finlay! Our new Finds Liaison Assistant

25 Jan 2023

Volunteer to protect historic and treasured locations across the South Downs

10 Jan 2023

A Roman school trip to Fishbourne Roman Palace

22 Dec 2022

Traditional Tudor Wassail returns to Michelham Priory

22 Dec 2022

Choosing the Ultimate Sussex Wedding Venue

22 Dec 2022

Family day out between Christmas and New Year at Lewes Castle

29 Nov 2022

Michelham Priory — last chance to visit until spring

24 Nov 2022

Sussex Wedding Showcase: book free tickets now

15 Nov 2022

School workshops at Sussex Past sites now online

07 Nov 2022

Gift Aid your admission and visit historic Sussex sites for free for 12 months

03 Nov 2022

Local youngsters scale six hillforts for Fishbourne Roman Palace

19 Oct 2022

Go Medieval this October Half Term in Lewes

13 Oct 2022

New trustees sought for The Sussex Archaeological Society

12 Oct 2022

Delightful display of dahlias in the historic gardens of Michelham Priory this autumn

10 Oct 2022

Gift 12 months of Society membership to your family this Christmas

10 Oct 2022

Kids go free in October half term at Michelham Priory

07 Oct 2022

Family fun this October half term at Roman Army Week

05 Oct 2022

Youngsters get Footsore for Fishbourne Roman Palace

04 Oct 2022

New Executive Director appointed for The Sussex Archaeological Society

28 Sep 2022

Society calls for supporters to speak up for archaeology over investment zone plans

20 Sep 2022

Announcement from the Council of Trustees

15 Sep 2022

Site closures on Monday 19 September

31 Aug 2022

Community access to Sussex Past

30 Aug 2022

Adopt a Piece of History: The Long Man of Wilmington – Terms and Conditions

12 Aug 2022

Sussex Past properties supporting regional hosepipe ban

03 Aug 2022

Summer sorted with Sussex Past with family membership from just £1 a week

20 Jul 2022

Step back in time this summer at fascinating Sussex heritage sites

20 Jul 2022

Roman Army in thrilling combat displays at Fishbourne Roman Palace

20 Jul 2022

Huge summer craft show returns to Michelham Priory

18 Jul 2022

A unique castle wedding venue in East Sussex

01 Jul 2022

Launch of new visual biography celebrating Thomas Paine

24 Jun 2022

Rose spectacular at Michelham Priory

30 May 2022

Seasonal spruce up for Long Man of Wilmington

26 May 2022

Lewes Castle awarded The Royal Society funding

26 May 2022

Celts vs Romans at Fishbourne Roman Palace this half-term

13 Apr 2022

Volunteering partnership project receives £200,000 funding

31 Mar 2022

Government funding boost for Sussex Archaeological Society

21 Mar 2022

Pre-invasion helmet on display at Fishbourne Roman Palace has experts “baffled”

17 Mar 2022

Mothers Day Afternoon Tea at Michelham Priory

14 Mar 2022

80,000 daffodils to bloom at Michelham Priory

02 Mar 2022

Wanted! A pole-lot-of ideas to upcycle a Lewes Castle centrepiece

10 Feb 2022

Historical hijinks this half-term at Fishbourne Roman Palace

02 Feb 2022

Listen up! Hidden tales of Lewes Castle now available thanks to new audio town trail

26 Jan 2022

Dress up in armour and encounter dragons at Lewes Castle this February half term

24 Jan 2022

Traditional Tudor Wassail at Michelham Priory

29 Jul 2021

Welcome to our new website

29 Jun 2021

The Sussex Archaeological Collections Go Digital!

18 Jun 2021

Celebrating 175 years of the Society

27 May 2021

Library Research Service Resumes at Barbican House, Lewes