Fishbourne Roman Palace and Gardens, Fishbourne, Sussex Paid entry.
Details
Accessibility
Disability Toilets.
"Site access: The site is generally level with easy access to the museum, North Wing mosaic area, café and film theatre. There are wide doors and ramped walkways.
Garden access: The gardens have gravel pathways but the formal garden can be viewed from the colonnade, which runs the length of the North Wing. There is seating within the museum and grounds.
Parking: There are four dedicated parking spaces for visitors displaying a Blue Badge.
Toilets: We have three wheelchair-accessible toilets – one in the Museum foyer, one in the Collections Discovery Centre and one adjacent to the car park, which is operated by a RADAR key.
Assistance dogs: Welcome.
Wheelchair hire: Two loan wheelchairs are available. You can reserve these the day before a visit. Please call us on 01243 785859"
Brief description
"Welcome to 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."
Address
Roman Way, Chichester PO19 3QR
Phone
01243 785859
Website
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1001211
https://sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/fishbourne-roman-palace-gardens/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishbourne_Roman_Palace
Directions
"Situated 1½ miles to the west of Chichester
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.
By bike and on foot: Fishbourne Roman Palace has plenty of cycle racks and is easily reached by the Centurion Way cycle route."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
"Opening Hours – from 17th May 2021
March to September 10.00am to 5.00pm
February, October and November 10.00am to 4.00pm
Last Admission 30 minutes before closure
Admission Prices:
Standard*: Adult£ £9.90, Child/Student (5-17) £4.65 Senior £9.70, Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £27.00, Family (1 adult + up to 3 children) £14.60.
Carer for Disabled (if required) Free
Free Admission for members of The Sussex Archaeological Society
*Gift Aid your admission which includes a voluntary donation of at least 10%
Groups:
A reduced price for groups of 15 or more is available. Please email for further information."
Transport
"By train: There is a train station at Fishbourne which is between 5-10 minutes walk to the Roman Palace.
By bus: A regular bus service operates to and from Chichester (numbers 700 and 56). The stop is Salthill Road, which is between 5-10 minutes walk."
Amenities
"The Cafe at the Palace offers freshly prepared lunches, snacks and cakes, as well as a selection of teas and coffees.
If you’re coming in a group, feel free to call ahead and make a reservation – we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
There are also plenty of picnic tables around the site if you want to bring your own food."
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)