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November 22 2008

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Fishbourne Roman Palace

Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester, PO19 2QR, West Sussex, England

The remains of the largest Roman domestic building yet found north of the Alps including many preserved mosaic floors, hypocausts, finds and a reconstructed Roman garden.

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Contact Details

Tel : 01243 785859
Fax : 01243 539266
E-mail : adminfish@sussexpast.co.uk

URL : www.sussexpast.co.uk

Open

Opening Times 2008 Opening every day Jan 21 - 15 Dec and weekends thereafter to end of Jan 2009. Jan - Feb 10am - 4 pm Mar- Jul 10am to 5pm Aug 10am to 6pm Sep - Oct 10am to 4pm Dec 10am - 4pm

Closed

December 16 - January 31 except weekends

Admission Charges

Prices 2008 Adults £7.00; Child £3.70; Seniors and Students £6.00; Registered Disabled £5.50 (carer free); Family (2+2) £17.90 Reduced prices for groups of 20 or more: Adult £6.00; Child £3.00; Seniors and Students £5.50 Additional information - half price admission for English Heritage members, free for Sussex Past members and Friends of Fishbourne (for details ring 01273 405737)

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Description

The remains of the largest Roman domestic building yet found north of the Alps including many preserved mosaic floors, hypocausts, finds and a reconstructed Roman garden.

Collections description

The finest collection of 'in-situ' Roman mosaics in the country including the famous 'Cupid on a Dolphin'.

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
Guided tours

Collections

General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Children and Families

Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area

General Education

Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Cafeteria
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Library with public access
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Restaurant
Shop

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