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1066 Battle Of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield
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Battle, East Sussex
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Visit the site of one of the most famous battles in England history – the 1066 Battle of Hastings, and discover the fascinating story of events behind that historic date. Explore the award-winning exhibition which brings alive the dramatic story of the Norman Conquest and its significance in the tumultuous history of England. End your day by relaxing in the new café.
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Bignor Roman Villa
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Pulborough, West Sussex
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Don’t miss this unique Sussex attraction. The stunning remains of a Roman home and farm with world-class mosaic floors in a spectacular Downland setting. Outside the Roman Villa explore the endless footpaths and stunning villages in the heart of the newly designated South Downs National Park. The site is still owned by the Tupper Family who rediscovered the villa in 1811. Enjoy refreshments in our museum tearoom and find that special gift in our shop. Guided tours available on request and school visits by prior arrangement. Free visitor parking. Visit our website for opening times, admission fees and forthcoming events.
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Charleston
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Firle, East sussex
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Visit Charleston, the heart of Bloomsbury in Sussex.
Charleston, with its unique interiors and beautiful walled garden, was the home of artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant from 1916. Together they decorated the house over the decades they spent here, painting walls, doors and furniture and filling the rooms with their own paintings and works by artists they knew and admired, such as Picasso, Derain, Sickert and Renior.
OPEN Monday to Sunday: 31st March – 31st October: Wed to Sat 1 – 6 (12 – 6 in July and August) Sun and BH Mon 1 – 6. Last Entry 5pm
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Farley Farm House Tours
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Muddles Green, Chiddingly, East Sussex
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Farley Farm House became home to Surrealists Lee Miller and Roland Penrose in 1949, and for the next thirty five years they built up a collection of contemporary art treasures, many of which were created by their friends and visitors including Pablo Picasso, Man Ray and Joan Miró. Guided Tours of this extraordinary house and art collection take place on the first and third Sunday of the month between April and October each year.
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Fishbourne Roman Palace
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Fishbourne, Near Chichester
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Visitors can see the largest collection of in-situ Roman mosaic floors dating back to the 1st century AD and view the variety of Roman objects in the museum gallery. An audio-visual presentation uses computer generated images to help with the interpretation of the site. No visit is complete without a stroll in the gardens and a visit to the Collections Discovery Centre. Guided tours available every day. Shop and car and coach parking. Café offering a selection of snacks, teas, coffees and cakes.
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How We Lived Then Museum
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Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Visit this famous south-coast Museum and see over 100,000 exhibuts
collected over the last 50 years, on FOUR floors of old shops,
room-settings and displays.
The Museum is only five minutes from the seafront, main shops
and theatres; ten minutes from the station and main bus stops
and signposted all around town.
School, student and other groups welcome (reduced rates on
application). Worksheets are available upon request.
There is a fascinating Gift Shop at the entrance.
Guide dogs and other well-behaved dogs allowed.
There are some stairs so not all accessible to disabled visitors.
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Look and Sea
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Littlehampton, West Sussex
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Interactive Heritage Exhibition chronicling the history of the River Arun nad surrounding areas, featuring many hands on exhibits and stunning views over the SouthDowns and harbour from the circular Viewing Tower. Gift Shop and official Visitor Information Centre plus Harbour Lights riverside Café and Restaurant all open every day from 8.30am full details on our website www.lookandsea.co.uk
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Newhaven Fort
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Newhaven, East Sussex
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An award-winning attraction and fine English fortification, Newhaven Fort has the sights and sounds of the past, offering a unforgettable day out for the whole family.
Let your imagination run wild as you explore the vast tunnels, massive walls and cliff-top gun emplacements which are sure to fire any imagination. Visit the Blitz shelter simulation where you can experience how it would have felt being caught in a real air-raid.
Stroll along the ramparts and enjoy breathtaking views of the South Downs and Sussex Coast, whilst under 12’s discover the outdoor adventure playground.
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Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum
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Eastbourne, East Sussex
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For over 200 years the Redoubt has stood ready to defend the Eastbourne coast. It formed part of a chain of fortifications built to deter Napoleon’s forces in the early 1800s, and it still stands as a unique monument to that time. Garrisoned by troops until the early 1900s and again during World War II the fortress is now a suitable and atmospheric home to three exciting military collections.
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Smugglers Adventure
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Hastings, East Sussex
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Journey deep into the heart of Hastings’ historic West Hill to discover the fascinating world of the Smugglers Adventure in St Clements Caves.
Join notorious smuggler ‘Hairy Jack’ as he leads you through acres of underground caverns, passages and tunnels on a voyage back through time to the heyday of smuggling.
Smugglers Adventure, St. Clements Caves, West Hill, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3HY.
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South Downs Heritage Centre
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Hassocks, West Sussex
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Discover the vanished rural crafts of Sussex. The South Downs Heritage Centre displays a wide range of fascinating exhibits such as the
blacksmith and wheelwright. Vintage ploughs and other rural antiquities give an insight into days gone by. The heritage garden displays herbs, vegetables and flowers grown by rural households from Roman to Victorian times.
Explore the garden centre with almost everything you can imagine for your
garden and a gift shop full of unusual gifts and collectables. All areas are designed to be fully accessible for wheelchair users. Relax in the Olive tree Café overlooking the Heritage Garden.
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The Observatory Science Centre
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Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East sussex
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Hands-on science and discovery among
the domes and telescopes of a world-
famous astronomical observatory.
Set amid beautiful Sussex countryside,
there’s plenty of picnic space, and ample
free parking. Café, Gift Shop, Telescope Tours,
Science Shows and Special Events throughout the year.
Groups, schools and birthday parties catered for.
OPEN seven days a week 30 January to 28 November.
Weekends only January 23/24, December 4/5 and 11/12th.
10am – 5pm (Jan/Feb/Mar, Oct/Nov/Dec)
10am – 6pm (Apr – Sep). Last admission 2 hrs. before closing.
No dogs, except registered assistance dogs. Tel: 01323 832731
www.the-observatory.org
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Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
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Chichester, West Sussex
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The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is home to over 45 historic buildings which have been rescued from destruction and rebuilt in a beautiful 50-acre setting in the new South Downs National Park, bringing to life the homes, farms and workplaces of the south east over the past 500 years. Exhibits include a medieval farmstead; a working 17th century watermill producing wholemeal stoneground flour sold in the Museum shop and used in the lakeside cafe; exhibitions of traditional building techniques and agriculture; a working Tudor kitchen, historic gardens and farm animals. Special countryside events are held throughout the year.
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