Day Planner
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Discover the battlefield and abbey ruins
Suggested time needed: 1 - 2 hours
Take a tour of the historic battle site using one of our audio guides and relive this historic battle. Stand on the very spot where King Harold was slain and roam among the peaceful abbey ruins.
1066: The Battle for England exhibition
Suggested time needed: 30 - 40 minutes
A dramatic new film and interactive displays set the scene for your visit to the site of the Battle of Hastings.
Learn about monastic life
Suggested time needed: 20 minutes
Climb the spiral stairs in the marvellous gatehouse to learn about the monks who lived here. See artefacts found on the site.
Audio Tour
Suggested time needed: 40 minutes - 1.5 hours
Get an in depth tour with the complimentary audio guide.
Lunch
Pevensey Castle
Distance: 12 miles
Visit the site of William the Conqueror’s landing and discover the long and varied history of this imposing fortress. Explore the castle with the inclusive audio tour and see artefacts found on site.
Bayham Old Abbey
Distance: 17 miles
Enjoy the tranquillity of the impressive ruins of this Premonstratensian abbey. Set in an 18th century landscape designed by Humphrey Repton.
1066 Country
Distance: Within 15 miles radius
Follow the 1066 Country tour and discover the unique history and landscape of the area – including Hastings, Rye and Bexhill and over 30 places to visit.
Yesterday’s World
Distance: 200 metres
Opposite Battle Abbey. Over 100 fascinating years of British social history brought to life in a vivid recreation of olden day times.Useful tools
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