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Battle of Hastings - Heats 3 & 4

Battle Abbey Entrance  The Great GatehouseNew for 2006, The Knights’ Tournament visits the site of the Battle of Hastings. Find out what really happened on the most famous date in English history, 14th October 1066, hear about the Norman Conquest in the very place it happened and stand at the spot where King Harold met his fate.

Top tips!

  • Picnic in beautiful surrounds whilst kids enjoy the themed activity play area.
  • Stand on the spot where King Harold fell.
  • Explore the town of Battle, following the Town Trail.
  • Re-live the Battle of Hastings through our Prelude to Battle exhibition
Aerial View of Battle Abbey Aerial View of Battle Abbey 
Getting here
Address: Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AD
Telephone: 01424 773792
Location Map: View this property on a map
By Car: In Battle, at S end of High St. Battle is reached by road by turning off A21 onto the A2100
By Train: Battle station, ¼ mile.

Further information on this property can be found at www.english-heritage.org.uk/battleabbey