Events 2017Our events include indoor & outdoor activities. For more details, prices and bookings please visit: www.sussexpast.co.ukFamily Fun Days - Mon 20th - Fri 24th February Explore Roman daily life, from the Roman kitchen to Roman school, food, ancient crafts and costumes.Easter Surprises! - Mon 17th - Fri 21st April Springtime crafts & Easter treasure hunt around the Palace grounds.Latin for Beginners* - Sat 22nd AprilA one-day course learning Latin in a relaxed and friendly environment. £45Mosaic Mayhem! - Mon 1st MayA day of mosaic activities for all ages including guided tours, demonstrations, edible mosaics and much more!Gardens in Time - Mon 29th May Join in with talks, demonstrations and workshops covering everything from medicine to ancient garden design, Roman cuisine to natural dyes.Gladiators! - Sat 1st & Sun 2nd JulyBritannia return for an exciting weekend of Roman gladiatorial combat, hands-on activities and displays of daily life 2,000 years ago.Roman Recipes* - Sat 8th July Discover the delights of Roman cuisine during this practical workshop making and tasting Roman recipes. £45Have a go at Archaeology! - Tue 25th July - Fri 4th August Celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology. Take part in our excavations, find out about archaeological conservation and quiz our experts.Summer Fun! - Thursdays 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st AugustTravel back in time 2,000 years and experience life in Roman times!Colours of the Celts* - Sat 9th SeptemberDiscover the natural dyes used by people during the Iron Age during this practical workshop. £45An Introduction to Mosaic Making* - Sat 14th OctoberA day course for beginners to learn the techniques of mosaic making. £45Roman Army Week - Mon 23rd - Fri 27th October The Fishbourne Roman Army needs you! Sign up for the Roman Army and complete our fun hands-on challenges to earn your reward!Museums at Night - Sat 28th OctoberMake a dancing skeleton, explore the Roman remains by torchlight and much more. Spooky family activities for one night only, until 6pm.*Please contact us to book your place: 01243 785859

Visitor Information 2017Opening TimesJanuary open Saturdays & Sundays only: 10am - 4pmFebruary: every day 10am - 4pmMarch to October: every day 10am - 5pmNovember to December 17th: every day 10am - 4pmSats & Suns (30th & 31st December)10am - 4pm

Admission PricesAdult £9.20Student/Senior £8.60Child 5 -16 (under 5s Free) £4.90Family (2+4) £25.00Carer for Disabled (if required) FreeGroups of 15 or more qualify for reduced admission chargeAdult/Senior/Student £7.80Child 5 -16 (under 5s Free) £3.80Free admission for Sussex Archaelogical Society members and Friends of Fishbourne Roman Palace. Reduced admission for English Heritage members.

How to find us

Fully accessible with ramps and induction loops.

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Explore… Britain’s greatest collection of Roman mosaics, as they were laid 2,000 years ago. Marvel at the famous Cupid on a Dolphin mosaic and see if you can find the craftsman’s signature.

Discover… the unique story of the largest Roman home in Britain. Join one of our guided tours and see the Palace reconstructed to its former glory in our introductory film.

Glimpse… behind the scenes of the museum and see how conservators and curators care for the many treasures from the site.

Follow… in the footsteps of our Roman ancestors as you wander around Britain’s first garden, the lavish centrepiece of the Palace.

Enjoy… browsing in our shop which stocks a wide selection of souvenirs, jewellery and hand-crafted gifts.

Relax… in our café and enjoy freshly prepared lunches, cakes and a selection of teas and coffees.

Discover the SiteCome and explore this first century home and archaeological site. Marvel at the largest collection of early mosaic floors in Britain. Discovered in 1960, the north wing of this remarkable building is an important attraction for anyone interested in learning about Roman life, art and architecture. When visiting, learn about the Palace’s amazing story, from its construction in AD75 to its destruction by fire in the late third century........................................................................................

Collections Discovery CentreTake a look behind the scenes, either on your own or join one of our regular guided tours. The stores contain half a million artefacts, most of which have never been on public display. You can watch our conservators at work and gain the unique opportunity to see some parts of a museum that are normally hidden from public view.

As a registered charity your visit helps us look after the heritage of Sussex. You can also support us by becoming a member or making a donation. For full details about membership & all our properties visit our website.

Something for everyone…Something for everyone…

More to see, more to do!Gladiators!Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd July, 10am - 5pmThis summer enjoy the spectacle of Roman gladiators battling it out in the formal gardens at Fishbourne Roman Palace. For two days, members of re-enactment group Britannia will be on hand to share their skills, enthusiasm and knowledge of gladiatorial shows here in Roman Britain. During the weekend, there will also be a chance to try a wide range of hands-on activities, including net-making, tasting Roman food, games, fake wounds and trying your luck in the Gladiator School........................................................................................

Exploring the GardensDuring your visit, take a walk around the formal garden, which has been replanted just as it would have been nearly 2,000 years ago. Then visit the plants garden, showcasing a variety of fruit, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, dye and medicinal plants that were used in Roman times. Those with a keen interest in the gardens will enjoy the Gardens in Time event in May, and for an insight into the story of the gardens, from May to September, look out for regular tours by the museum staff. Find out more about our events on our website.

The Sussex Archaeological Society is a registered charity No. 207037 Sussex Past is a working name for The Sussex Archaeological Society

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