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The Roman Palace and Gardens at Fishbourne showcases the remains of the largest and earliest Roman residence in Britain which was in its splendour in the first century AD and is now one of the most beautiful and comprehensive archaeological experiences in the UK.

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Visit us today for an informative and beautiful walk through the past. Check our Opening Times... Find our Admission Fees... Find out What's On... When you visit us you can choose ... Read More...

Opening Times

Opening Times at Fishbourne Roman Palace and Gardens vary due to the outdoor nature of many of the exhibits.  Please check here to view  the opening time for the month you are planning to visit. January: Open Sat and Sun 10am - 4pm February: Open daily 10am - ... Read More...

Latest This section covers news from Fishbourne Roman Palace. Visit this section of the website regularly to find out about exciting research, new discoveries and general notices of our Roman events, fun days and workshops.

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Did you know that Fishbourne Roman Palace belongs to a charity called Sussex Past? Your normal admission charge can therefore be treated as a donation. Gift Aid Visitor - FAQs Why do you need me to become a Gift Aid Visitor? If you are ...Read in Full... »

About Us The Roman Palace and Gardens at Fishbourne was discovered by accident during the digging of a water main trench in 1960. The discovery led to nine seasons of excavations that showed the site had developed from a military base at the time of the Roman invasion in AD43 to a sumptuous Palace by the end of the first century. Between 1995 and 2002, new excavations by the Sussex Archaeological Society revealed exciting new insights into the development of ... Read In Full...»
The Collection In addition to the mosaics, significant masonry remains have survived and many are visible to the visitor. They can be divided into two groups: those in the north wing and thus inside the modern cover building and those outside. North wing Despite plough damage and extensive stone robbing, a significant amount of masonry and tile survives. The most impressive piece of free-standing wall, approximately 0.62m. wide and 0.55m. high, separates rooms N3 and N4. It shows the typical construction of ... Read In Full...»
The Gardens Did you know that the first ornamental garden in Britain was created here at The Roman Palace at Fishbourne?  Over the years it has been carefully replanted true to the the original plan revealed by the archaeology. Plant bedding trenches  had survived centuries of later ploughing and were discovered by archaeologists during the excavations in the 1960s. They showed up as dark grey loam against an ochre coloured clay and gravel subsoil. The Roman writer, Pliny, refers to ... Read In Full...»
The Gardens Did you know that the first ornamental garden in Britain was created here at The Roman Palace at Fishbourne?  Over the years it has been carefully replanted true to the the original plan revealed by the archaeology. Plant bedding trenches  had survived centuries of later ploughing and were discovered by archaeologists during the excavations in the 1960s. They showed up as dark grey loam against an ochre coloured clay and gravel subsoil. The Roman writer, Pliny, refers to ... Read In Full...»

The Mosaics

Fishbourne Roman Palace houses the largest collection of in-situ mosaic floors in Britain. Many of these were laid at the time of the construction of the Palace, around AD75-80, which makes them some of the oldest mosaics in the country. The original Palace had approximately one hundred rooms, most of ...»

The Gardens

Did you know that the first ornamental garden in Britain was created here at The Roman Palace at Fishbourne?  Over the years it has been carefully replanted true to the the original plan revealed by the archaeology. Plant bedding trenches  had survived centuries of later ploughing and were discovered ...»

Visitor Information

Visit us today for an informative and beautiful walk through the past. Check our Opening Times... Find our Admission Fees... Find out What's On... When you visit us you can choose ...»

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