From The Redoubt Fortress, one of the South Coast’s most historic landmarks, to Tangmere’s Military Aviation Museum, there are museums in Sussex to interest everyone.
Eastbourne Bandstand
Eastbourne Bandstand, Lower Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD
Eastbourne Bandstand in Dorset is one of the busiest bandstand in the UK, hosting around 150 events each year.
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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Tangmere, Chichester PO20 2ES
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is situated in a corner of the old Tangmere airfield, famed as an RAF fighter station from 1918 until Fighter Command left in 1958. The Museum aims to promote public awareness of the United Kingdom’s military aviation heritage, educating present and future generations in military aviation.
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Bluebell Railway
Station Approach, Sheffield Park Station, Uckfield, TN22 3QL
Bluebell Railway operates along an 11-mile track between Sheffield Park and the market town of East Grinstead, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote stations along the way.
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Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town Lane, Singleton, West Sussex, PO18 0EU
Be part of something historic and discover Sussex rural history through the seasons, in the heart of the picturesque South Downs. See what rural living was like with over a 1,000 years of history to explore, and over 50 relocated historic houses covering the 40 acre site.
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Paradise Park
Paradise Park Avis Road, Newhaven BN9 0DH
The Heritage Trail and Gardens at Paradise Park are the perfect day out for all ages. The Museum of Life is one of the finest exhibitions of its type in the country with life size moving dinosaurs and a spectacular collection of fossils, minerals and crystals.
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The Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE
Built as King George IV’s pleasure palace when Brighton was the heart of fashionable Regency society, the Royal Pavilion was also used by King William IV and Queen Victoria. Today it has been restored to its original 1823 splendour with Indian architecture contrasted with interiors inspired by China.
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Museum of Gardening
South Downs Nurseries Brighton Road Hassocks BN6 9LY
A unique visitor attraction in a stunning oak framed barn. Explore the history of gardening and find out about the inventions that have transformed the way we care for our gardens. Discover an exciting collection including rare and unique lawn mowers and horticultural tools for cultivation, pruning and irrigation.
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Bignor Roman Villa
Bignor Roman Villa, Bignor, West Sussex, RH20 1PH
For nearly two hundred years locals and tourists have been visiting the site to see the fantastic mosaics that adorned the floors of this once elegant Roman Villa. The villa was a rich working farm in Roman Britain and the land is still farmed to this day by the Tupper…
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Amberley Museum
amberley museum new barn road, amberley, near arundel, west sussex
Located in the heart of the South Downs national park, our Museum is dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of the South East. With 36 acres to explore and over 40 exhibits to visit, you can discover the South’s working past.
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Butser Ancient Farm
BUTSER ANCIENT FARM, CHALTON LANE, PO8 0BG, UK
Go time-travelling through 10,000 years of history! Discover an incredible family day out for under £30, and get 15% off with code ANCIENT. Explore a Stone Age farm, Bronze Age roundhouse, Celtic village, Roman villa, and Saxon halls. Plus get hands-on with activities, a free trail, and living history demonstrations.
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Weald and Downland Living Museum showcases rural life with more than 50 historic buildings dating from 950AD. These structures include a Saxon Hall house, working buildings and more.
Another amazing Sussex museum, Butser Ancient Farm is steeped in history offering visitors the chance to view carefully reconstructed British buildings covering 10,000 years that include Iron Age, Anglo Saxon and Roman structures.
Arundel Museum is a great choice for anyone looking to learn more about the beautiful town of Arundel. Alternatively, Amberley Museum showcases the industrial heritage of the area. For a relaxing day out, St Mary’s House and Gardens offers guests the chance to explore a charming 15th century home with stunning gardens and tea rooms.
Looking for something different? Visit the Museum of Gardening to view an impressive display of rare mowers, tools and more. Or, discover the Royal Pavilion, an incredible example of Indian Architecture that was used by British Royalty including King George IV and Queen Victoria.
What’s more, Sussex is home to a thriving art scene for those art buffs amongst us. Check out Bignor Roman villa to see the incredible mosaics that include Venus and the Cupid Gladiators.