Enjoy a walk in the countryside with our resident archaeologist talking through points of interest.

This year we are hosting our biggest ever Archaeology Walks Programme with eleven walks taking place between May and September. Seven walks take place on Saturday mornings, two on Tuesday mornings and two on Thursday evenings. New walks include Kingley Vale and The Caburn along with some old favourites like Cissbury Ring, Highdown and Chanctonbury Ring.

For most of these walks our resident archaeologist James Sainsbury will be bringing along genuine artefacts from the museum collections, giving attendees the opportunity to handle items in the locations they were originally found.

From James
“We are all extremely lucky to live in an area that not only has outstanding natural beauty, but also outstanding archaeological remains. I hope during these walks I can communicate and share my passion for these ancient places and the peoples who once lived, walked, loved and died within the landscapes we inherited today”

Amberley Wildbrooks – “Hunting and Gathering in the marshland”
Amberley Wildbrooks is a haven for rare species of fauna and flora. Situated just north of the beautiful village of Amberley, this walk takes us on a loop around and through the marshlands, a landscape once heavily exploited by the early inhabitants of Sussex.
This walk involves minimal climbing (at the end) but is still at moderate difficulty due to the terrain and length of the walk.

5 miles – Moderate difficulty

Please Note
The walks are graded by difficulty – some involve more climbing than others! It is advisable to bring water to all of the walks, and a bite to eat on Tuesday and Saturday sessions. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

Members pre-sale Tuesday 21 February, 10am
General on-sale Friday 24 February, 10am