Battle Abbey

Battle Abbey

Discovery Visits at Battle Abbey

High Street, Battle, East Sussex - TN33 0AD
Bookings:
0870 333 0606

Site and symbol of the 1066 Battle of Hastings with important monastic buildings.

Visit

SUBJECTS

KEY STAGES

Conquest Tour and Tales

Everyone knows this date but why was it so important? Meet an Anglo-Saxon story-teller and hear tales of Norman power and English rebellion. Be guided on a tour around the battlefield and listen to how the dramatic events of 14 October 1066 had such an impact on England.

When: Monday -Friday (April - October) and Monday & Friday (November & March) by arrangement
Length: 1 hour
History  KS2, KS3 

Monks and Marvels

Meet 14th century Brother John who will take you on a lively tour of this important site, pointing out the buildings and daily routines of a Benedictine monastery

When: Monday - Friday (April - October) and Monday & Friday (November & March) by arrangement
Length: 1 hour
History  KS2, KS3 

How to book

To book a Discovery Visit you can either book online (using the Free Site Visits form) or ring our Educational Bookings team on 0870 333 0606.