Fishbourne Roman Palace

Fishbourne Roman Palace Part of Sussex Past, this unique Roman site brings to life Britain's earliest Palace Welcome to the largest Roman home in Britain.
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Imagine the luxury that would once have surrounded the proud owner of this lavish Roman residence. Stroll around the recreated Roman gardens – the earliest gardens found anywhere in the country – and enjoy the largest collection of mosaics in situ in the UK. No matter what the weather is like, there is plenty to see and do:

-Explore 2,000 year old remains of a uniquely lavish building
-Marvel at

the largest collection of in-situ mosaics in the country
--Find out about life at the Roman Palace through the objects we found here
-Take a glimpse behind the scenes at the Collections Discovery Centre
-Have a stroll around a recreation of Britain's first gardens
-Relax and enjoy a rest in our cafe
-Take part in one of our special events and demonstration that bring history to life
-Watch our film to see a virtual reconstruction of the Palace in its heyday

Or simply soak in the atmosphere of a very special place!

As Volunteer’s Week draws to close, we’d like to say a big thank you to all those who help us out here at Fishbourne Rom...
05/06/2026

As Volunteer’s Week draws to close, we’d like to say a big thank you to all those who help us out here at Fishbourne Roman Palace.

We’re incredibly grateful for all the work that our volunteers do in every department. You make the Palace what it is and we couldn’t do it without you.


03/06/2026

Our volunteers support us in many different ways. From leading artefact handling sessions, to running guided tours and even helping out on the tills.

This is the wonderful Barbara who has been with us since 2025 and will try her hand at anything she can help with. She even put up our Christmas decorations!

Thank you to Barbara and all our other great volunteers. You make the Palace extra special.


In honour of Volunteers Week 2026, we’re shining a light on some of our wonderful volunteers. Here are a few of our dedi...
01/06/2026

In honour of Volunteers Week 2026, we’re shining a light on some of our wonderful volunteers.

Here are a few of our dedicated Event Volunteers and their stories.


In honour of Volunteers’ Week 2026, we’re shining a light on some of our wonderful volunteers. Here are a few of our ded...
01/06/2026

In honour of Volunteers’ Week 2026, we’re shining a light on some of our wonderful volunteers.

Here are a few of our dedicated Event Volunteers and their stories.


Get ahead and sort your Father’s Day plans early. This Father’s Day we’re celebrating dads, grandads and the incredible ...
29/05/2026

Get ahead and sort your Father’s Day plans early.

This Father’s Day we’re celebrating dads, grandads and the incredible male role models in our lives, by granting them free entry to our Meet the Ancestors event on 21st June when accompanied by a paying visitor.

If your dad loves history and would like to spend the day at Britain’s largest Roman residence, this is the perfect gift!


In honour of Chichester Roman Week, we’re excited to launch our brand new Mosaic Bingo trail in collaboration with and ...
29/05/2026

In honour of Chichester Roman Week, we’re excited to launch our brand new Mosaic Bingo trail in collaboration with and

Pick up a bingo sheet from any of the three sites from next week and set off on a journey through the heart of Roman Chichester, discovering some of the city’s most fascinating historic locations and beautiful mosaics along the way.

Our Mosaic Bingo trail invites visitors of all ages to explore these connections between past and present, uncover hidden details, and learn more about the people who lived here nearly 2,000 years ago.

Find a PDF of the Bingo Trail in the plan your visit section on our website:

https://sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/fishbourne-roman-palace/

Join the team at Fishbourne Roman Palace and help keep our historic site looking its best for visitors.We’re looking for...
26/05/2026

Join the team at Fishbourne Roman Palace and help keep our historic site looking its best for visitors.

We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Weekend Cleaner with great attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean, welcoming spaces.

📍 Fishbourne near Chichester
🕒 Weekend hours
💼 Friendly team environment

If you enjoy working independently and want to be part of preserving local history, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via the link in our bio or via the jobs page here:

https://sussexpast.co.uk/jobs/


Love history, heritage and hands-on discovery?Join the volunteer team at Fishbourne Roman Palace as a Collections Discov...
20/05/2026

Love history, heritage and hands-on discovery?

Join the volunteer team at Fishbourne Roman Palace as a Collections Discovery Centre tour guide and help uncover how we care for our Roman collections, sharing research and discoveries with visitors.

Take visitors behind the scenes into our artefact store and share the stories of some of our 300,000 artefacts.

Find out more and get involved via the link in our bio.


Address

Roman Way
Chichester
PO193QR

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441243785859

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