Name: Battle Abbey
Rating: 5.0

Battle Abbey

High Street, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0AE, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Battle Abbey, From the drama of 1066 to the peace of a ruined abbey, there’s plenty for the whole family at Battle Abbey, the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror’s Norman invaders met King Harold’s English army in this very place. Discover the story of the famous battle for yourself with interactive displays in the visitor centre. Then, accompanied by an audio tour, you can see where the Normans advanced against the English, and walk the battlefield, hunting out dramatic wooden figures.

There’s a lot to see and do at 1066 Battle of Hastings, including the battlefield itself, the Abbey, plus a visitor centre, exhibitions, playground and the all-important cafe for refuelling! Here are our highlights to help you plan your day.

Price starts from £14.50 for Adults, £9.00 for Children(5-17) and £23.50 for Family of three. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Get Your questions answered: Visit 1066 Battle of Hastings, and you can find out the answers to these burning questions regularly asked about the place.
Start at the Visitor Centre: Set the scene for the Battle of Hastings with our introductory film, vividly re-telling the story of the great battle. Start your tour of the site here and unlock the story of where you're standing.
Walk the 1066 Battlefield: Explore the battlefield and picture it full of life (and death) on the day that England’s history changed forever. Follow the full course of the battle with our audio guide. Little visitors should check out the special children's version. See the wood-carved sculpture trail.
Explore Abbey Ruins: Explore the atmospheric ruins of William the Conqueror’s famous abbey. Stand on the very spot where King Harold is said to have died. Admire the stonework and acoustics of the 13th-century rib-vaulted dormitory range, including the Novices Common Room. Climb the staircase to explore the first floor too.
The Gatehouse Exhibition: The abbey gatehouse houses an exhibition examining the important stories of the abbey in the years after 1066. Enjoy a multimedia guide, and examine original artefacts and recreated objects from our fascinating collection. Upstairs you can get a stunning panoramic view out across the town and the 1066 landscape.
Stroll the Walled Garden: Take a stroll round the Duchess of Cleveland’s Victorian walled garden, recreated to provide a glimpse into a lesser known time in the abbey’s history.
The Ice House and Dairy: Explore this unique example of a gothic-style thatched dairy and underground ice house on your visit to Battle Abbey. Decorative dairies were fashionable, and often used for entertaining guests. A rare survival, the ice house at Battle Abbey was built between 1810-1820. It stored ice harvested from ponds in winter for use in the kitchens throughout the following summer.
Take part in the Folktale Creature Trail: Looking for an adventure with your little ones? Uncover English folklore with our Folktale Creature Trails, where children can discover magical creatures from English myths and legends.
The Battle Abbey Playground: The playground is based on 11th-century life and designed to fire kids’ imaginations. Carved from wood, the play area features all sorts of fun play structures based on the theme of 1066, including climbable barrels, carts and an enormous wooden ox.

Facilities

Parking: Parking, including disabled visitor parking, is available in the large car park near to the entrance castle.
Food And Drink: Contemporary café open all year round selling sandwiches, snacks, hot and cold drinks. Has both indoor and outdoor seating, and wonderful views of the historic gatehouse.
Toilets: Male and female toilets, including facilities for people with limited mobility, are located at the visitor centre.

What to see

Events:

Battle of Hastings: This October, step into the scene of England’s most famous battle. Witness warriors clash and mud fly as over 300 re-enactors bring the Battle of Hastings to life on the very spot where it was fought in 1066. On Sat 11 - Sun 12 Oct 2025. TIME- 10am - 5pm. LOCATION- 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield.
Halloween Half-Term at Battle Abbey: Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Battle Abbey this half-term. DATE- Sat 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov 2025. TIME- 10am - 4pm. LOCATION- 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield.

For more upcoming events please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/1066-battle-of-hastings-abbey-and-battlefield/events/

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Member: Free with donation & Free without donation.
Adult: £14.50 with donation & £13.10 without donation.
Child(5–17 years): £9.00 with donation & £8.10 without donation.
Family(2 adults + up to 3 children): £38.00 with donation & £34.30 without donation.
Family(1 adult + up to 3 children): £23.50 with donation & £21.20 without donation.
Concession: £13.00 with donation & £11.80 without donation.

On the day tickets:

Member: Free with donation & Free without donation.
Adult: £17.50 with donation & £15.90 without donation.
Child(5–17 years): £11.00 with donation & £10.00 without donation.
Family(2 adults + up to 3 children): £46.00 with donation & £41.80 without donation.
Family(1 adult + up to 3 children): £28.50 with donation & £25.90 without donation.
Concession: £15.50 with donation & £14.00 without donation.

Membership: Starts from £42.

For more details please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join/

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/1066-battle-of-hastings-abbey-and-battlefield/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm)

Address: High Street, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0AE, UK

Post Code: TN33 0AE

Council: Rother

County: East Sussex

Road Access: In Battle, at south end of High Street, take the A2100 off the A21.
Bus Access: Renown Coaches 95, 355; Stagecoach 304, 305 & 384; Battle Community Transport B67, B73, B75, B79.
Train Access: Battle Station is a 15-minute walk away with train services operated by Southeastern.
Bicycle Access: National Route 2 passes through Hastings, about six miles from Battle Abbey. Find your cycling route to 1066 Battle of Hastings at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: Parking, including disabled visitor parking, is available in the large car park near to the entrance castle.