insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 08 - October 2015 | Page 61

DAYSOUT

Hastings Castle

Fishbourne Mosaic

Places to Visit
Since there is so much history linked to the
beautiful county of Sussex, it’s not surprising
that there are numerous sites to visit that will
give you more information and let you see
first-hand just how incredible the things that
happened here were.
Fishbourne Roman Palace
To get a glimpse of what Roman life was like in
Sussex, visit Fishbourne Roman Palace near
Chichester. This opulent palace is the largest
Roman villa left in Britain, and it would once
have been a luxurious place to live. When you
visit, you can see the gardens (the earliest
found anywhere in the country), and the
incredibly intricate mosaics. There are also a
number of special events throughout the year.
www.sussexpast.co.uk/properties-todiscover/fishbourne-roman-palace

Pevensey Castle

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
offers a chance to find out more about 600
years of Sussex life. There are 50 different
exhibit buildings to explore, each one with a
perfectly recreated interior including a Tudor
kitchen and a Victorian blacksmiths. It is also
possible to see many artefacts that have been
found in the area.
www.wealddown.co.uk
Arundel Castle
With almost 1,000 years of history to tell its
tales about, Arundel Castle is a fascinating day
out. It was built in the 11th century by Roger
de Montgomery (Earl of Arundel). Today you
can visit the castle, including the keep (131
steps up) and grounds.
www.arundelcastle.org

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Pevensey Castle
Most famously known as the landing place of
William the Conqueror, Pevensey Castle’s history
stretches back over 1,600 years. It was built by
the Romans to protect the kingdom from the
invading forces, but even this impressive fortress
couldn’t stop the might of the Normans.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/
pevensey-castle
Battle Abbey
Here you can feel the history surrounding
you as you stand in this most famous of all
battlefields. This is where the history of England
changed – where the Normans invaded and
won, changing the story forever. When visiting
Battle Abbey you can enjoy a wonderful
exhibition and audio tour as you enjoy the ruins
of this once magnificent building.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/
places/1066-battle-of-hastings-abbeyand-battlefield