Location: Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, West Sussex
Fishbourne Celtic Day
The Roman Palace at Fishbourne, which was just across town from where I lived in Chichester, put on a day where a number of re-enactments took place - pottery and food, fine, but let's face it everyone was there for the battles. And I just couldn't resist picking up a sword for myself. My first, but not my last!
Fishbourne Roman Palace
One of the largest villas found in the UK, and some of the earliest gardens, it was found by someone digging a hole for a new water main. Now it's a mix of preserved mosaic floors, and recreated gardens.
I also went to the Celtic day there later on.