Meet the West Sussex Historians
Home to some of Britain’s best-known castles, stately homes and gardens, history runs deep in the veins of West Sussex. Learn about the county’s history first-hand from our local historians before you come and experience it all for yourself.
Our video ‘Meet the historians’ is part two of our new behind the scenes films where we showcase the very best of what West Sussex has to offer and delve into the minds of our county’s historians.
Our ‘Meet the Historians’ video features:
Arundel Castle,
Arundel
Built at the end of the 11th century, the castle has seen sieges, battles and even a visit from Queen Victoria.
Arundel Museum,
Arundel
Arundel museum provides visitors with a fascinating insight into the history of the town, the castle, the river and its people.
Weald and Downland Living Museum,
Singleton, Chichester
Rescued, traditional rural buildings that tell the story of people who lived and worked in them over a 950-year period.
Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester
Explore the largest residential Roman building in Britain, its wonderful in situ mosaic floors and Roman gardens.
South Downs National Park
The green rolling pastures, wide open spaces, ancient woodlands and river valleys offer a landscape as diverse as it is breath-taking.
Kingley Vale Nature Reserve
Kingley Vale is home to twisted and ancient yews, among the oldest living things in Britain – look out for the monstrous shapes and gargoyle faces.