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Fishbourne Roman Palace

Salthill Road | Fishbourne, PO19 3QR, England
01243 785977
Ranked #4 of 11 attractions in Chichester
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Museums, Educational Sites, Theatres, Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites
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Doncaster
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Interesting story shown by film as to how the mosaics were discovered and what the villa would have looked like. Thought entry price was a lot. The gardens are interesting to see what the Romans would have planted and for what purpose. More

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St Albans, UK
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We discovered this site by chance, deciding to visit when we spotted the road signs. We weren't expecting much, having visited roman ruins in the past. Indeed, when we first arrived we found what we were expecting -- a small museum overlooking some mosaics and a large garden. The introductory film helped us to see beyond the initial impressions, and... More

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Hove, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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We have been putting off going to the roman palace, thinking that a room full of old tiles was not really our thing. I had flashbacks of being dragged around the roman museums in Leicester where I grew up as a child and didn't think it would make for an exciting day out. However last weekend, due to a mixture... More

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Chichester
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

It's all about the mosaics here and very nice they are too! More

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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My wife remembers coming here on a schools trip when it was still a field; nowadays (and for many years) the site has been covered with a huge roof so the site's main finds - stunning mosaic floors from 1st Century AD are all indoors. There's a small museum and a gift shop, as well as a decent little cafe.... More

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Hayes Middx
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

the mosaics are still wonderful and there is a lot more history,It certainly takes you back in time More

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chichester, uk
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

I first went here as part of a school trip, so naturally it wasn't until I was about 19 that I actually chose to visit again! I got a season ticket, which was super bargainous as it just involved adding giftaid, I think, and now I visit there just of a sunny afternoon when I know it will be quiet... More

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Harshaw, Wisconsin
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Who knew there were Roman Ruins dating from 45 BCE just outstide of Chichester? These are some of the earliest Roman sites in England, because the Romans landed on this coast of England first. Amazing mosaic floors, artificats and history. The museum is child-friendly and a great place to take children. Be sure to allow enough time to stroll the... More

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Midlands
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

The museum is excellent, with the history of the site and a collection of finds displayed. After the museum you continue to an incredible collection of mosaic floors, located in situ as they were discovered in the 1960's, so you can imagine the room layouts of the palace, the lives of the people who lived there and the sheer scale... More

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Chichester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012
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I was extremely impressed with the layout and facilities, plus we were lucky enough to catch the end of an excellent tour which was very informative. More

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