History & heritage

From the Romans to the middle ages right through to World War II and the present day, a visit to the Gatwick area really is like a mini journey through British history.

Starting with the Romans and Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester and its unique insight onto the lives of Roman Britons; to 1066 and the site of William the Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of Hastings now in the town of Battle; to medieval England and the majestic Canterbury Cathedral; to Tudor period at Hever Castle, and the great royal estates at Hampton Court and Windsor Castle; to the Georgian era at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton; to Blenheim Palace, the home of the Dukes of Marlborough; great estates at Loseley Park, Clandon and Petworth House; Britain’s great naval history at the Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth; Queen Victoria’s summer retreat at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight; and Chartwell, the home of Sir Winston Churchill. There’s a lot to be discovered!