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A family visit to Fishbourne Roman Palace near Chichester, a Sussex Past site

Easter Surprises at Fishbourne Roman Palace

Hop into Easter: 29th March - 14th April

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Easter Fun: ZooLab Animal Encounters at Michelham Priory

Get up close and personal with a live exotic animal show by ZooLab, with snakes, frogs, a tarantula, cockroaches and more.

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Two heritage sites, one great day out

Make the most of your visit to Lewes with a combination ticket to the Castle and Anne of Cleves House

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Learning at Michelham Priory in the World War Two dressing up area in the historic house near Hailsham

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Award-winning learning workshops

Discover our range of learning workshops for schools, community groups and adult learners.

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Connect with friends and family

Discount entry for groups of 10 or more at every one of our sites.

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Promoting Sussex History and Archaeology since 1846.

Family Days Out - School Trips - Group Visits - Research - Walks and Talks - Wedding Venues

The Sussex Archaeological Society is a registered charity which promotes, protects and provides access to the history and heritage of Sussex.

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Historic days out in Sussex

Explore 2,000 years of heritage at our range of remarkable properties. A great family day out.

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From our visitors

"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