Fishbourne Roman Palace

E-mail

Office

Telephone

01243 789829

Fax

01243 539266

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Explore this first-century home and outstanding archaeological site, get hands-on at our exciting family events and marvel at the largest collection of early Roman mosaic floors in Britain.
Dating back to the beginning of Roman occupation of Britain this Roman Palace offers visitors of all ages a unique experience. Among the remarkable remains of the North Wing lie over twenty mosaics, including the spectacular Cupid on a Dolphin.

Venue Type:

Museum, Heritage site, Archaeological site, Association or society, Garden, parklands or rural site

Opening hours

Opening Times 2012

Open every day from 1 February- 16th December

Closing times vary as shown below:
February: 10am - 4pm
March - October: 10am - 5pm
November - 16th December: 10am - 4pm

December 17th - 31st: open weekend only 10am-4pm

Admission charges

Prices 2012
Adult £8.20
Child £4.20*
Senior Citizen £7.30
Student £7.30
Family (2+2 or 1+4) £21.50
Carer for Disabled free
* Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Groups of 20 or more qualify for reduced admission charge: Adults/Student/Senior Citizen £6.80
Child £3.20

Additional information - half price admission for English Heritage members, free for Sussex Past members. To join Sussex Past see www.sussexpast.co.uk

Discounts

English Heritage

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups
Volunteering scheme offered
Membership and/or Friends scheme offered
Cafeteria
Gardens open to public
Parking for coaches
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
Toilets

Children and families

Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area

Disability access

Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Support for extended schools services available
Roleplay/costumed interpreters available
Professional development and training for teachers
Online teaching materials available
Education facilities available

Research and adult learning

Adult lectures and courses held
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Commercial filming service
Corporate loans service
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Roman Way
Fishbourne
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 2QR
England

Website

Sussex Archaeological Society

E-mail

Office

Telephone

01243 789829

Fax

01243 539266

The finest collection of 'in-situ' Roman mosaics in the country including the famous 'Cupid on a Dolphin'.

Collection details

Archaeology, Decorative and Applied Art

Key artists and exhibits

Cupid on a Dolphin

Collections services

General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Public access available to collections information
Specialist publications on collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Roman Way
Fishbourne
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 2QR
England

Website

Sussex Archaeological Society

E-mail

Office

http://www.sussexpast.co.uk/events/event.php?eventid=1003

Telephone

01243 789829

Fax

01243 539266

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Family Fun Days

13 — 16 February 2012

In the Roman kitchen - an opportunity to taste some of the recipes the Romans had, and make some Roman Bread

Visit the Roman school - find out more about what children did at school 2000 years ago

Using clay - make a Roman lamp or coil a pot

Playing games - board games or dice make the Romans knew how to have fun too!

Dress as a Roman - lots of costumes and maybe the chance to have your photo taken too!

Suitable for

Any age

Where

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Admission

Normal admission prices apply - please see our website for details:
http://www.sussexpast.co.uk

Website

Palace by Night!

19 May 2012

Bring your torch and discover the secret places of the Roman Palace with the help of our friendly guide.

Suitable for

Any age

When

7-9pm

Where

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Admission

Adult £8.20, Child £4.20, Student/Senior £7.30, Family (2+2 or 1+4) £21.50

Website

http://www.sussexpast.co.uk

Myths and Music

4 June 2012

Allow your imagination to run wild as we bring the music and stories of the Ancient World back to the Roman Palace

Suitable for

Any age

When

10am-5pm

Where

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Admission

Adult £8.30, Child £4.20, Student/Senior £7.30, Family 2+2 or 1+4)

Get Creative!

9 August 2012

Have a go at crafty activities to make and do, then take your masterpiece home!

Activities run from 11am - 3pm and are included in admission charge. No need to book.

Suitable for

Any age
Family friendly

When

11am-3pm

Where

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Admission

Adults £8.20, Concessions (OAP and students) £7.30, Children £4.20
Family ticket (2+2 or 1+4) £21.50

Website

Get Creative!

16 August 2012

Have a go at crafty activities to make and do, then take your masterpiece home!

Activities run from 11am - 3pm and are included in admission charge. No need to book.

Suitable for

Any age
Family friendly

When

11am-3pm

Where

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Admission

Adults £8.20, Concessions (OAP and students) £7.30, Children £4.20
Family ticket (2+2 or 1+4) £21.50

Website

Get Creative!

23 August 2012

Have a go at crafty activities to make and do, then take your masterpiece home!

Activities run from 11am - 3pm and are included in admission charge. No need to book.

Suitable for

Any age
Family friendly

When

11am-3pm

Where

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Admission

Adults £8.20, Concessions (OAP and students) £7.30, Children £4.20
Family ticket (2+2 or 1+4) £21.50

Website

Get Creative!

30 August 2012

Have a go at crafty activities to make and do, then take your masterpiece home!

Activities run from 11am - 3pm and are included in admission charge. No need to book.

Suitable for

Any age
Family friendly

When

11am-3pm

Where

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Admission

Adults £8.20, Concessions (OAP and students) £7.30, Children £4.20
Family ticket (2+2 or 1+4) £21.50

Website

http://www.sussexpast.co.uk

Roman Army Week!

28 October — 2 November 2012

The Fishbourne Roman Army needs you!

Learn about life in the Roman Army and take part in lots of hands-on activities. For those who can complete the training programme a reward is waiting at the end.

Suitable for

Family friendly

Where

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Admission

Adults £8.20, Concessions (OAP, student) £7.30, Children £4.20 Family (2+2 or 1+4) £21.50
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Website

Roman Way
Fishbourne
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 2QR
England

Website

Sussex Archaeological Society

E-mail

Office

Telephone

01243 789829

Fax

01243 539266

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.

Face to face resources

Activity workshop

Ideal for key stage 1 and 2. Our Education Officer introduces ideas about how archaeologists use evidence and experimentation to find out about aspects of Roman life. They are shown artefacts from the Palace excavations and ideas are presented and discussed with them.
The students use replica equipment and practical activities to learn new skills. For example, how to write with a stylus on a wax tablet, spin wool, make a mosaic, play games, or work in a 'Roman' kitchen.
Finally, selected children are dressed in Roman costume.

How to obtain

For further details please visit http://www.sussexpast.co.uk/property/page.php?sp_page_id=131&page_link_id=223

Archaeology workshop for 16 years +

Designed with various options available to meet the needs of the Students. It is suitable for Archaeology, Ancient History and Classical Civilisation Students at GCSE, AS or A2 level. There is an introductory talk about the discovery, survey and excavation methods used at Fishbourne Roman Palace. This is followed by an activity session. One or Two selections are made from either:
Survey and Excavation. Students will examine records and carry out a desk top survey using records of the surveys and excavations of the Palace site and area.
Techniques and Methods. Students will handle artefact found during excavations of the site, then analyse and record them. Students will use samian ware f

How to obtain

For further information please visit
http://www.sussexpast.co.uk/property/page.php?sp_page_id=131&page_link_id=223

Building Technology

The students visiting this workshop are presented with a selection of Roman construction materials. Working in small groups they discuss the nature of the materials, methods of manufacture and how and where the artefacts may have been used in the construction of the Palace. Archaeological methods are discussed and problem solving tasks using experimental methods are introduced. A cross sectional diagram is presented to aid the discussion. The workshop is suitable for students aged 10 to 15 years key stages 3 / 4

How to obtain

For further details please visit
http://www.sussexpast.co.uk/property/page.php?sp_page_id=131&page_link_id=223

Celts and Romans workshop

Ideal for key stage 1 and 2 age 8 upwards. The focus of the workshop is on Celtic and Roman Life. Artefact handling, experimental equipment including model making spinning and weaving, games and writing is used to encourage children to make decisions about whether the activities they are undertaking were carried out by the Celts or the Romans. In some cases some of the activities on offer were carried out by both the Celts and the Romans. The session also includes an element of role play using the replica Roman kitchen with selected children dressed in Celtic and Roman costume.

How to obtain

Please visit our website for further details
www.sussexpast.co.uk/fishbourne
www.fishbourneromanpalace.co.uk

Domestic Life workshop

This workshop is suitable for key stage 2 and 3 and developed further for key stage 3 and 4 older history and classics students. The workshop is differentiated between key stages and the activities are age appropriate and encourage higher order thinking skills. Led by one of our Education Officers the workshop begins with a discussion about archaeological evidence, what survives in the ground and what can be interpreted from specific finds discovered during excavations of the Palace site. Students are introduced to ideas surrounding food and feasting followed by a group discussion about the lifestyles of the people who lived and worked in and around the Palace 2000 years ago.
The stud

How to obtain

For further information please visit
http://www.sussexpast.co.uk/property/page.php?sp_page_id=131&page_link_id=223

Leisure and Tourism/Business Studies

GCSE and AS students are introduced to the Sussex Archaeological Society and specifically Fishbourne Roman Palace. Statistical information - marketing plans - diversification and development - education - meeting the needs of visitors - Poster Design option. Discussion with class teacher prior to visit is necessary to meet course requirements.

How to obtain

For further details please visit http://www.sussexpast.co.uk/property/page.php?sp_page_id=131&page_link_id=223

Roman Way
Fishbourne
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 2QR
England

Website

Sussex Archaeological Society

E-mail

Office