Marlipins Museum
Museum Small local museum with medieval artifacts in Shoreham
At Shoreham-by-Sea, the Marlipins Museum occupies an early stone building with medieval origins and displays of local archaeology and social history; visitors come for the rare masonry, artifacts from the port, and compact exhibits on Sussex maritime life.
The Marlipins Museum is a local history museum in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, housed in a medieval stone building dating to the 12th century. The building is listed for its architectural and historic importance.
The museum presents displays of local archaeology, maritime history, and social history relating to Shoreham and the River Adur. The medieval building itself is a primary attraction, with thick stone walls and small interior rooms that reflect its original medieval fabric.
The stone structure was built in the 12th century; its original function is not certain and has been interpreted variously as a storehouse or warehouse associated with the medieval port. Over later centuries the building was adapted for different uses before becoming a museum focused on local history.
The building sits on Church Street in Shoreham-by-Sea close to the River Adur, on the south coast of England, immediately west of Brighton and Hove.
- Listing: Designated Grade I for its medieval architecture and historical interest.
- Age: Dates to the 12th century and is one of the oldest surviving non-ecclesiastical stone buildings in England.
How to Get to Marlipins Museum #
Shoreham-by-Sea is on the West Coastway rail line between Brighton and Portsmouth; the museum is a short walk from Shoreham town center. Local buses and coastal roads also serve the town.
Tips for Visiting Marlipins Museum #
- Ask about the building's timber frame-guided visits often point out wood species and medieval joinery.
- Look for the 12th-century elements and compare them with later Victorian additions.
- Visit on a rainy day for the best atmosphere; the museum's interior spaces feel particularly resonant against grey skies.
Best Time to Visit Marlipins Museum #
Best visited in spring and summer when local attractions and historic sites operate regular hours.
Weather & Climate near Marlipins Museum #
Marlipins Museum's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (740 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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