Fishbourne Roman Palace
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The remains of one wing of the largest domestic Roman building yet found in Britain can be seen inside a cover building, with many impressive mosaic floors, underfloor heating systems, corridors and courtyards. The story of the site is told in a new audio-visual programme using computer generated imagery, and also in the museum gallery, using artefacts from the excavations. Outside, the formal garden has been re-planted to its original plan, based on excavated bedding trenches. This is supplemented by a plant display area and museum of Roman gardens.
In the new Collections Discovery Centre one can see into the conservation laboratory and the sensitive and bulk stores, where the reserve archaeological collections of both the Roman Palace and Chichester District Museum are housed. There is the rare opportunity to handle genuine artefacts, several thousand years old, on the daily Collections Discovery Centre tours
Opening Times
| 2012 - Opening (01/03/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| 2012 - Opening (01/11/2012 - 30/11/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| 2012 - Opening (01/12/2012 - 15/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- On Site Car Parking
- Railway station within 5 miles
- Railway station within walking distance
Catering
- Cafe
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
Payment Methods
- Delta
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- Visa
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Groups by arrangement
- Open all year round
- Open on bank holidays
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £8.20 |
| Child | £4.20 |
| Concession | £7.30 |
| Family | £21.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
VAQAS Accreditation
Awards
- Visit Britain Awards -
Code of Practice 2012
Gradings
- Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
Road Directions
From Portsmouth or Brighton A27, take A259 at western end of Chichester by-pass signed to Fishbourne, turn right in village & follow signs. From Midhurst- A286, take B2178 at circulatory system on North side of Chichester, then left into Fishbourne village at Salthill road following signs. By Rail; Alight at Fishbourne Station (Portsmouth to Brighton line), turn right down road, then left into Roman Way. (c 500m)
Buses 700, 56 and 11 stop at the end of Salthill Road.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station: Fishbourne
