Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens
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Fishbourne Roman Palace Admission Prices
| Adult | £13.95 |
| Child (aged 5 to 17) / Student | £6.95 |
| Senior (65+) | £13.00 |
| Family (1 adult + up to 3 children) | £24.00 |
| Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) | £35.50 |
| Under 5s | Free |
| Essential Carer | Free |
| Members of The Sussex Archaeological Society | Free |
Please note, essential carers must be accompanied by a paying visitor.
 | Gift Aid the cost of admission to our sites and receive free entry for 12 months. Select “Add Gift Aid” at checkout or speak to our Front of House teams on arrival. For full details, click here to visit our Gift Aid page. |
Groups
A reduced price for groups of 10 or more is available. Please email adminfish@sussexpast.co.uk for further information.
Discounts & offers
We accept a number of discounts and offers throughout the year, such as Gardener’s World (2-for-1), English Heritage (half-price entry) and free entry for Blue Peter badge holders. These visits cannot be booked online and are not valid on certain event days.
Opening Times
1st May – 31st October
10am to 5pm, Monday to Sunday
November
10am to 4pm, Monday to Sunday
Winter opening hours to be announced
Last admission – 30 minutes before closing time.
Discounted rates are available for group visits of 10 or more people, when booked in advance. Email adminfish@sussexpast.co.uk to organise a group visit.
Plan your day out at Fishbourne Roman Palace
Explore our awe-inspiring museum and roam around recreated Roman gardens. There’s a lovely café for a spot of lunch, lots of open space to explore, and a fabulous gift shop with locally sourced products and Roman-themed gifts.
Getting here
Situated 1½ miles to the west of Chichester, Fishbourne Roman Palace is easily accessible by car, public transport and bike.
Getting here – public transport
By train: There is a train station at Fishbourne which is between 5-10 minutes walk to the Roman Palace. Turn right when exiting Fishbourne Station and walk down Salthill Road. Turn left into Roman Way (look out for the brown sign). Follow Roman Way to Fishbourne Palace which will be on your right.
By bus: A regular bus service operates to and from Chichester. The 700 (stop, Salthill Road) and 56 (stop, Roman Way), are between 5-10 minutes walk away. Click here to find a handy ‘journey planner’ to help you navigate Stagecoach bus services.
For further help with public transport visit the Traveline website.
Getting here – by car or coach
Easily accessible by car close to the A27 and A259. Look out for the brown tourist sign. Free car and coach parking is available.
Getting here – by bike
Fishbourne Roman Palace has plenty of cycle racks and is easily reached by the Centurion Way cycle route.
Food and drink at Fishbourne
The cafe at the Palace offers freshly prepared lunches, snacks and cakes, as well as a selection of teas and coffees.
All proceeds in the cafe go back into the running of Fishbourne Roman Palace and the registered charity that owns and cares for the site.
If you’re coming in a group, feel free to call ahead and make a reservation – we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
There are also plenty of picnic tables around the site if you want to bring your own food.
Accessibility
Site access: The site is generally level with easy access to the museum, North Wing mosaic area, café and film theatre. There are wide doors and ramped walkways.
Garden access: The gardens have gravel pathways but the formal garden can be viewed from the colonnade, which runs the length of the North Wing. There is seating within the museum and grounds.
Parking: There are four dedicated parking spaces for visitors displaying a Blue Badge.
Toilets: We have several wheelchair-accessible toilets including one in the Museum foyer and one adjacent to the car park, which is operated by a RADAR key.
Assistance dogs: Welcome throughout
Wheelchair hire: Two loan wheelchairs are available. You can reserve these the day before a visit. Please call us on 01243 785859.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the gardens, shop and cafe at Fishbourne Roman Palace. However, due to the historic nature of the site, we do not allow them into the indoor museum or exhibition space, including where our mosaics are situated.
We ask that you keep dogs on short leads at all times, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.
Assistance dogs are – of course – welcome across the whole site.
Booking your tickets
Advance booking is not essential but those who wish to can book tickets ahead of their visit.
Tickets booked online will be sent via email, and we advise customers not to use Hotmail or Outlook email addresses for their order as they tend not to receive our emails.
Any additional purchases made, for example, guidebooks, will be available to collect upon arrival at Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens. You may visit us any time during our opening hours, last admission is 30 minutes before closure.
Group bookings
Are you looking to book for a group of 10 or more? We offer discounted rates for each of our properties when booking in advance. Discover more about our offer by reading our groups brochure here.
To make a group booking contact the team at Fishbourne Roman Palace by calling 01243 785859 or email adminfish@sussexpast.co.uk.
Address: Roman Way, Chichester PO19 3QR
Phone: 01243 785859
Step back in time and help bring history to life by volunteering at Fishbourne Roman Palace, the largest Roman villa ever discovered in Northern Europe. From welcoming visitors and supporting school groups to helping with events, gardening, admin, and behind-the-scenes tasks, there are roles to suit every interest and skillset.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll not only make a real difference but also enjoy free entry to all Sussex Past sites—just one of the many benefits of getting involved.
