1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
Battle, East Sussex
Image: English HeritageThe place where the Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066, with the abbey William the Conqueror built on the spot where Harold is said to have fallen. Walk the battlefield with an audio tour, climb the gatehouse for views and finish at the playground by the café.
Highlights
- 1066 battlefield walk with wooden figures
- Abbey ruins
- Gatehouse rooftop views
- History-themed children's playground
Good to know
- Booking online by midnight the day before saves up to 15%
- Tickets are valid all day
Getting there
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AE
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