Fishbourne Roman Palace

Fishbourne Roman Palace is a major heritage attraction just outside Chichester, home to the largest collection of in-situ Roman mosaics in Britain, reconstructed Roman gardens and an on-site museum. Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome throughout the entire site — including the museum, gardens and café — so there is no need to take turns at the gate.

The museum covers the palace's discovery and history, with the famous Dolphin mosaic among the highlights. The gardens are planted with species known to the Romans and offer a quieter stretch of the visit. The Roman Kitchen Café is open daily from 8:30am to 4:30pm for hot drinks, cakes, sandwiches and toasties, and picnics are welcome in the gardens too. Free car and coach parking is available on site.

For dog owners, Fishbourne is a genuinely useful heritage day out: dogs can join every part of the visit rather than waiting outside. Its location just west of Chichester also makes it easy to pair with a wider day in the area.