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Shoreham Fort was built in 1857 and is located on the Eastern end of Shoreham Beach at the entrance to Shoreham harbour. The England south coast had a number of similar forts acting as small defencive positions. Shoreham, also know as Kingston or Shreham Redoubt, is one of the few remaining today where you can still see and have access Read more…
Bignor Roman Villa is the remains of a large Roman courtyard villa and farm which has been excavated. It is well-known for its high quality mosaic floors, which are some of the most complete and intricate in England. The site was discovered in 1811 by George Tupper who was ploughing the field. As well as the actual remains you can Read more…
The guest house and other remains of a Benedictine priory: much of the fine 12th to 14th- century monastic church survives as the parish church. Read more…
Chichester Guildhall was built in 1269 as the church for the Greyfriars. After the Dissolution of the monasteries the church became the Town Hall. It is a Grade 1 listed building and an Ancient Scheduled Monument. It was also used as a court room. Now part of the Chichester District Museum service and sits within Priory park. Read more…
Ancient castle and family home of the Dukes of Norfolk for over 850 years. Visit and just walk around or pre-book a guided tour of the many collections, interiors, floer and kitchen gardens. Throughout the season many historical re-enactments, falconry displays. Read more…
Bramber Castle, remains of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle on the banks of the River Adur ion the West Sussex village of Bramber. The earthworks are dominated by a towering wall of the gatehouse tower. Read more…
Weald and Downland Open Air Museum has six (13th – 19th) centuries of rural hertitage set in roling countryside. Explore the museums village, working watermill and collection of rescued buildings then have a break in the cafe or a lakeside picnic. Read more…
West Dean House, a large mansion built of flint which houses West Dean College, an arts and crafts school. The house, built by the Peachey family in 1804, was later bought by the James family and was the home of Edward James, who donated it to a charitable trust in 1964. The gardens around the house are open to the Read more…
Goodwood House is the seat of the Dukes of Richmond. Over the years many architects have contributed to the design of the house, including James Wyatt. It was the intention to build the house to a unique octagonal layout, but only three of the eight sides were built. Some of the older parts of the house also survive, although some Read more…
Fishbourne Roman Palace was originally a military base but changed to a Palace by the end of the first century. You can see a selection of mosaics within the palace and outside, the northern half of the formal garden has been replanted to its original plan as recovered by excavation. Audio-visual programme available and site museum. Read more…
Amberley Working Museum is a 36 acre open-air museum. This large site is dedicated to the industrial heritage of the south-east of England. The Museum contains a wide range of exhibits, ranging from transport-based collections, such as the Southdown bus collection & the village garage, to industry-based collections, such as the Print Workshop & Wheelwrights. The Museum is also home Read more…
Parham has only been owned by three families since the building was started in 1577 and extended over the years. Built from local stone and slates. Parham’s Gardens consist of seven acres of Pleasure Grounds and a four acre Walled Garden. Lunches and teas are served within the 16th century kitchen. Wheelchair access to the gardens. Read more…
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