Sussex Past: What’s On

October Half Term: Pumpkins at the Priory

This October half term, join us at Michelham Priory House & Gardens for a week of frightfully fun activities for the whole family! 

CANCELLED: Rhyme and Reason: A Dramatic Celebration of Sussex Poetry at Marlipins Museum

Paul Gregory – Guitar Recitals

Enjoy the magical atmosphere of Michelham Priory as distinguished guitarist Paul Gregory plays from an exciting programme including music by Frescobaldi, Legnani, Guy Richardson, Asencio and Albeniz. 3pm performance sold out! 5.30pm performance added

Autumn Wedding Fair

Discover the charm of this stunning historic wedding venue and meet Sussex's top wedding suppliers

Autumn Talk: Daryl Holter -; Heritage Crime, the Threats to our Shared Heritage

Join us for our first Autumn Talk of the season, as we welcome Daryl Holter, Heritage Crime Officer for Sussex Police

October Half Term: Firework Fairy and Tinkering Troll Trail

Experience a magical October Half Term at Lewes Castle with the Firework Fairy and Tinkering Troll Trail

October Half Term: Spooky Fun at Anne of Cleves House

This October Half Term, families are invited to enjoy fun family activities at Anne of Cleves House

The Sussex Archaeological Society Annual General Meeting

Members of The Sussex Archaeological Society are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting at Michelham Priory House & Gardens on Saturday 25th October

October Half Term: Roman Army Week

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.

Ravel at 150: The Wealden Trio

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Ravel’s birth, the Wealden trio will perform the ground breaking piano trio he wrote at the outbreak of World War One.

An Evening at the Opera

Experience the drama, pathos and comedy of opera with a selection of arias, duets and ensembles performed by Noa Lachman (soprano), Rebecca Hughes (mezzo), Ben Hancox-Lachman (tenor) and Jozik Kotz (bass).

The Sussex Archaeological Society Conference -; Sūþseaxna: New Research from the Early Medieval Record

Join us at the University of Sussex for The Sussex Archaeological Society's Annual Conference, Sūþseaxna: New Research from the Early Medieval Record

Winter Fayre

Step into the festive season at Fishbourne Roman Palace’s Winter Fayre

Sounds of Fishbourne: Christmas Concert

Join us at the Palace for a festive day of music and merriment on Saturday 13th December as we celebrate the season with our Sounds of Fishbourne: Christmas Concert.

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

Celebrate the season in style by crafting your own beautiful Christmas wreath in the stunning setting of Michelham Priory’s Elizabethan Great Barn

Christmas Through Time

Step into the past this festive season and discover how Christmas and midwinter traditions have been celebrated across the ages at Fishbourne Roman Palace on Saturday 20th December.

Save the date: Traditional Tudor Wassail

Save the date and join us for our ever-popular Traditional Tudor Wassail on Saturday 10th January 2026 at Michelham Priory House & Gardens