Name: Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens
Rating: 5.0

Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens

Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3QR, England

1-90 Years

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Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens is the largest Roman residence discovered in Britain, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient Roman life. Dating back nearly 2000 years, it showcases the grandeur of a luxurious Roman home with impressive design and history. It is an ideal destination for visitors interested in archaeology, history and culture.

Visitors can explore an extensive collection of mosaics, wander through recreated Roman gardens - the earliest found in the country - and discover museum exhibits about life in Roman times. The site features remains of the original palace, including evidence of under-floor heating, along with open spaces, picnic areas and a gift shop with Roman-themed items. Throughout the year, it also hosts events such as outdoor theatre, historical activities and children’s holiday programmes.

Ticket prices are £15.00 for adults, £7.50 for children (5–17) and students, and £14.00 for seniors, with family tickets available at £28.00 and £42.00. Children under 5, essential carers and Sussex Archaeological Society members can enter for free.

Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens offers a unique and immersive journey into Britain’s Roman past. With its remarkable mosaics, gardens and interactive experiences, it brings history to life in an engaging way. It is a must-visit destination for families, history enthusiasts and anyone curious about ancient civilisations.

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Welcome to Fishbourne Roman Palace, the largest Roman home in Britain. 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. Explore our awe-inspiring museum and roam around recreated Roman gardens.
Fishbourne Roman Palace is a great place to find out more about life in Roman times. The Palace dates back nearly 2000 years and was once a sumptuous Palace with mosaic floors, under-floor heating and beautiful gardens.
There’s a picnic spot, lots of open space to explore, and a fabulous gift shop with locally sourced products and Roman-themed gifts.
Throughout the year, Fishbourne Roman Palace holds a fantastic range of events, from children’s school holiday fun, outdoor theatre, historical events and lots more.

Facilities

Parking: There are four dedicated parking spaces for visitors displaying a Blue Badge.
Toilets: We have several wheelchair-accessible toilets including one in the Museum foyer and one adjacent to the car park, which is operated by a RADAR key.

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Adult: £15.00
Child (aged 5 to 17) / Student: £7.50
Senior (65+): £14.00
Family (1 adult + up to 3 children): £28.00
Family (2 adults + up to 4 children): £42.00
Under 5s: Free
Essential Carer: Free
Members of The Sussex Archaeological Society: Free

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

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

27 March-30 November

Daily, including Bank Holidays, 10am-5pm
Last admission – 30 minutes before closing time.

Address: Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3QR, England

Post Code: PO19 3QR

Council: Chichester

County: West Sussex

By Car: Easily accessible by car, close to the A27 and A259. Look out for the brown tourist sign. Free car and coach parking is available. Please note, from 6 April until 1 May, part of Salthill Road, near the Roman Palace, is closed to traffic due to works. Roman Way, the road that leads to the Roman Palace, will be accessible from the south only, via the A259. There are four dedicated parking spaces for visitors displaying a Blue Badge.
By Bus: A regular bus service operates to and from Chichester. The 700 (stop, Salthill Road) and 56 (stop, Roman Way), are between 5-10 minutes walk away.
By Train: There is a train station at Fishbourne which is between 5-10 minutes walk to the Roman Palace. Turn right when exiting Fishbourne Station and walk down Salthill Road. Turn left into Roman Way (look out for the brown sign). Follow Roman Way to Fishbourne Palace which will be on your right.