Battle Abbey is open and we continue to have measures are in place to keep everyone safe. You don't need to book your visit in advance, but you will always get the best price and guaranteed entry by booking online ahead of your visit.
In summertime come early then it is not busy yet. You can walk through the fields and enjoy the audio tour and see the Battle of Hastings "film" happening in front of you. Makes you wonder what England would look like nowadays if the other party would have won. The ruins of the abbey are also interesting. And always happy to be welcomed by a volunteer from English Heritage with a smile, lots of knowledge and great storytellers. Specific enjoyed the story of the more recent lady of the house who made it possible to visit nowadays.
Staying on a campsite nearby we almost didn't visit here but so glad we did! English Heritage site and packed full of things to do and see, absolutely brilliant free audio guide (about PS15 for an adult to get in) and fantastic trail that takes you round the battlefield and runs you through what happened on that fateful day in 1066. It was truly great. The Abbey ruins (built after the battle) are also spectacular in size and scale. See it all and you will be impressed I promise. Also an excellent cafe, whilst you can take out EH membership deducting your entrance fee if you do it on the day: we did so, as there is so much more to see across the UK whilst this all supports the really wonderful EH. Enjoy!!
Historic place. We walked 10 minutes from the coach to the Abbey. The children explored the site on foot, climbed the castle towers, watched a film about the battle, looked at the arrow and walked around the ruins & had a picnic in the end! It was fantastic day out with history and fun!
An interesting site that includes the battle field and the abbey built to commemorate those lost in battle. There is a museum with a short film explaining the battle and the history around that time. There is a cafe for refreshments. You can then wonder down and around the battle field or go round the abbey that has quite a bit remain. There are information boards around or you can get a guide book or audio guide. There is also English Heritage staff around to help with any questions. The car park is free if you visit, just make sure you ask for a ticket when you get to the welcome desk. Pevensey Castle isn't far away and another English Heritage site where William made land fall
We are English Heritage members so got free entry but would've paid full price as it was great! Super dog friendly - we assumed she'd only be allowed in the grounds but was told she could go everywhere including the inside rooms and towers! The audio guide (free!) was very informative and the entire place was excellently looked after. Dropped a star because the woodland park walk was closed so we couldn't walk around the battlefield which would've been nice. Despite not being able to access a large area of the site, we still spent a couple of hours there and had a great time!
Brilliant place full of history and amazing buildings. The place of the battle of 1066 really does leave you wondering what it must've been like in that awful battle. Look out for the giant arrow!!! Parking is PS4 unless you're an english heritage member. You don't pay and display, it's all done at the ticket office where you then scan your voucher on leaving the carpark. The small cafe right near the entrance does an amazing cream tea (although a but pricey being PS7.10) the scones were perfect! The town of battle has some nice places to shop and a decent museum.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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In summertime come early then it is not busy yet. You can walk through the fields and enjoy the audio tour and see the Battle of Hastings "film" happening in front of you. Makes you wonder what England would look like nowadays if the other party would have won. The ruins of the abbey are also interesting. And always happy to be welcomed by a volunteer from English Heritage with a smile, lots of knowledge and great storytellers. Specific enjoyed the story of the more recent lady of the house who made it possible to visit nowadays.
Staying on a campsite nearby we almost didn't visit here but so glad we did! English Heritage site and packed full of things to do and see, absolutely brilliant free audio guide (about PS15 for an adult to get in) and fantastic trail that takes you round the battlefield and runs you through what happened on that fateful day in 1066. It was truly great. The Abbey ruins (built after the battle) are also spectacular in size and scale. See it all and you will be impressed I promise. Also an excellent cafe, whilst you can take out EH membership deducting your entrance fee if you do it on the day: we did so, as there is so much more to see across the UK whilst this all supports the really wonderful EH. Enjoy!!
Historic place. We walked 10 minutes from the coach to the Abbey. The children explored the site on foot, climbed the castle towers, watched a film about the battle, looked at the arrow and walked around the ruins & had a picnic in the end! It was fantastic day out with history and fun!
An interesting site that includes the battle field and the abbey built to commemorate those lost in battle. There is a museum with a short film explaining the battle and the history around that time. There is a cafe for refreshments. You can then wonder down and around the battle field or go round the abbey that has quite a bit remain. There are information boards around or you can get a guide book or audio guide. There is also English Heritage staff around to help with any questions. The car park is free if you visit, just make sure you ask for a ticket when you get to the welcome desk. Pevensey Castle isn't far away and another English Heritage site where William made land fall
We are English Heritage members so got free entry but would've paid full price as it was great! Super dog friendly - we assumed she'd only be allowed in the grounds but was told she could go everywhere including the inside rooms and towers! The audio guide (free!) was very informative and the entire place was excellently looked after. Dropped a star because the woodland park walk was closed so we couldn't walk around the battlefield which would've been nice. Despite not being able to access a large area of the site, we still spent a couple of hours there and had a great time!
Brilliant place full of history and amazing buildings. The place of the battle of 1066 really does leave you wondering what it must've been like in that awful battle. Look out for the giant arrow!!! Parking is PS4 unless you're an english heritage member. You don't pay and display, it's all done at the ticket office where you then scan your voucher on leaving the carpark. The small cafe right near the entrance does an amazing cream tea (although a but pricey being PS7.10) the scones were perfect! The town of battle has some nice places to shop and a decent museum.
