Christmas Through Time

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Event Details

Event Date:

20-12-2025

Start time: 10:00

End time: 15:00

Event Short Description

Step into the past this festive season and discover how Christmas traditions have been celebrated across the ages

Event Information

Step into the past this festive season and discover how Christmas and midwinter traditions have been celebrated across the ages at Fishbourne Roman Palace. On Saturday 20th December, from 10am to 3pm, the Palace will come alive with reenactors bringing history to life in a unique journey through time.

From the Stone Age to the Iron Age Winter Solstice, through the Roman Saturnalia, and into the Saxon Yule, explore how different peoples marked the darkest days of winter. Wander further through the centuries to experience the spirit of a Medieval Christmas, a refined Georgian celebration, the warmth of a Victorian Christmas, and the resilience of a World War Two wartime Christmas.

This special event is included with general admission and promises a festive day out for the whole family, blending history, tradition, and the magic of the season.

Included with general admission/ free for Members of Sussex Past.

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Organiser Details

Name: Fishbourne Roman Palace

Email: adminfish@sussexpast.co.uk

Website: https://sussexpast.co.uk/

Venue Details

Address: Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3QR

Telephone: 01243 785859

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