Step back in time over 2000 years. Enjoy seasonal, family friendly activities and events across our sites in Lewes, Chichester, Hailsham and beyond.
10am - 5pm
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Join us this autumn for a delightful family adventure at Michelham Priory! Our Harvest Hunt invites visitors of all ages to take a self-led activity trail around the stunning grounds and uncover the treasures of the season.
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7.30pm - 8.45pm
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Join us for an Autumn talk with Rebecca Welshman and Simon Coleman as they present evidence for an alternative location of the 1066 Battle of Hastings.
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10.30am
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Members of The Sussex Archaeological Society are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting at Fishbourne Roman Palace on Saturday 19th October.
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Various
Lewes Castle & Museum
Experience a magical October Half Term at Lewes Castle with the Firework Fairy and Tinkering Troll Trail, bonfire crafts, live medieval combat, and more!
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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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10.30am - 2.30pm
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Join us at Michelham Priory for spooktacular Halloween activities this October Half Term
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7.30pm
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Join us for an Autumn talk with archaeologist Gary Webster as he provides an overview of the Changing Chalk project, which focuses on driving positive change on the South Downs.
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8pm - 12:15am
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Join the Halloween Ghost Hunt at Michelham Priory for a spine-chilling night of paranormal exploration. Investigate with traditional and modern ghost-hunting techniques while uncovering the mysterious past of this 800-year-old heritage site. All proceeds benefit our Sussex Guardians Appeal fundraiser.
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7.30pm
Online via Zoom
Join us for an Autumn Talk with Arthur Redmonds on how castle studies and medieval archaeology are uncovering the deeper social and cultural roles of castles in their surrounding landscapes.
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2.30pm - 4pm
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Step into the magical world of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen, performed by This is My Theatre in the enchanting Elizabethan Great Barn, adorned with twinkling fairy lights
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5pm - 6.30pm
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Experience A Christmas Carol at Michelham Priory's Elizabethan Great Barn on Sunday 8th December. This heartwarming one-act adaptation by This Is My Theatre, filled with carols and festive cheer, is perfect for all ages.
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730pm
Online via Zoom
Join us for our final Autumn Talk of the year, as we're joined by the Sussex Finds Liaison Team, Jane Clark and Harry Redburn, as they provide their annual Christmas round-up of recent discoveries and treasure cases from a very busy year in the Sussex Portable Antiquities Scheme office.
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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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