Admission PricesAdult: ...................................................................................... £8.50 Child (5-16, under 5s free): ..................................................... £4.30Senior Citizen: ....................................................................... £7.50 Student: ................................................................................... £7.50Family (2+2 or 1+4): .......................................................... £22.00 Carer for Disabled (if required): ........................................... FreeUnder 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times

Groups of 20 or more qualify for reduced admission charge:Adult/Student/Senior Citizen ............................................... £7.00Child (5-16, under 5s free): ...................................................... £3.30

Visitor InformationJanuary open Saturdays & Sundays only: 10am – 4pmOpen every day from 1st February: 10am – 4pmMarch – October: 10am - 5pmNovember – December 15th: 10am - 4pm(From the 16th December until the end of the year, open Saturdays and Sundays only 10am – 4pm)

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Roman Way, Fishbourne,West Sussex PO19 3QR Tel: 01243 789829 / 01243 785859Email: adminfish@sussexpast.co.uk

FREE admission for Sussex Past members (www.sussexpast.co.uk) and Friends of Fishbourne Roman Palace. Half price admission for English Heritage members.

Fully accessible with ramps and induction loops. Assistance dogs welcome. Bringing history to life

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Events 2013

FISHBOURNE STATION

A27 to Portsmouth

CHICHESTERSTATION

A286 to Midhurst

A27 to Worthing & Brighton

A259

A259 to Bognor Regis

Salthill Road

CHICHESTER A285 to

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The Sussex Archaeological Society is a registered charity No. 207037. Sussex Past is a working name for The Sussex Archaeological SocietyLook out for other events, including adult workshops, talks and one-off

events, throughout the year. www.sussexpast.co.uk

Family Fun Days – Monday 18th – Friday 22nd February

Find out what life was like in Roman times. Hands-on activities for all ages, from the Roman kitchen to Roman school life, pottery, ancient crafts and costumes.

Talk by Lindsey Davis – Wednesday 17th April

A talk and book signing by the well-known author on her latest book set in ancient Rome. (Limited spaces, booking necessary)

Festival of British Archaeology – Tue 23rd July – Fri 2nd August

Join our excavation. Wash your finds and find out what they tell us about the Romans. Suitable for aspiring archaeologists of all ages.

Ermine Street Guard – Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June

The Roman soldiers return with spectacular military displays. Lots of hands-on activities to try.

Palace by Night – Saturday 18th May

Take a tour of the Palace by Night. Book in for one of our special evening guided tours. (Limited spaces, booking necessary)

Easter Surprises! Monday 1st – Friday 5th April

Join in with some springtime crafts and have a go at our Easter treasure hunt around the Palace grounds.

Myths and Music – Monday 27th May

Allow your imagination to run wild as we bring the music and stories of the ancient world back to the Roman Palace.

* Photo - Alan Chapman

Summer Fun – 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August

Have a go at all things Roman, from costume to crafts, clay work to cuisine. There’s plenty to do, indoors and out!

Roman Army Week – Mon 28th October – Fri 1st November

The Fishbourne Roman Army needs you! Learn about life in the Roman Army with lots of hands-on challenges for all ages.

Roman Flower Workshop - Sunday 9th June

A special workshop with floral designer Katherine Stayt. (Limited spaces, booking necessary)

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Collections Discovery Centre

Take a look behind the scenes, either on your own or join one of our regular 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 may meet the Curator or a researcher. The Collections Discovery Centre offers a unique opportunity to see some parts of a museum that are normally hidden from public view.

Lewes Castle and Museum

Anne of Cleves House (Lewes)

Michelham Priory & Gardens (nr Hailsham)

Marlipins Museum (Shoreham)

Priest House (West Hoathly)

More heritage sites to enjoy in Sussex

…the mosaicist’s signature There are approximately 360,000 tesserae in the Cupid on a Dolphin mosaic. Look carefully and you will find the craftsman’s signature.

Whether you plan to stay an hour or a whole day, don’t miss….

…one of our tours or talksNew for 2013! A range of new guided tours exploring different and unusual aspects of the site. See the Palace reconstructed to its former glory in our introductory film.

…the huge collection of artefactsWe have over 600 Roman coins in our stores and on display as well as bone, pottery and metal objects.

…the shopGreat selection of souvenirs, jewellery and hand crafted gifts as well as a wide range of books for all ages.

…Britain’s first gardenStep beyond the archaeology into the recreated gardens, the lavish centrepiece of the Roman Palace.

We are Sussex Past

Sussex Past is a registered charity and 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 visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Discovering the Site

Come and explore this first century home and archaeological site and 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.

…the caféRelax in our café and enjoy home cooked lunches, cakes and a selection of teas and coffees.

New for 2013: More to see, more to do

Excavation

Garden museum

Ermine Street Guard

Experience the life of an archaeologist. Join in and help out on our excavation and see what discoveries you can make. 23rd July – 2nd August.

A new, family-friendly display in the garden museum gives visitors a chance to find out more about this unique Roman garden through a series of informative panels and hands-on activities.

The internationally famous Roman re-enactment group return to Fishbourne for an exciting weekend of weaponry and battle tactics. Don’t miss this, the biggest spectacle in our 2013 events calendar!

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