1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Location

Rother

Contact Details

High Street
Battle
EAST SUSSEX
TN33 0AD

Location Map

Tel: +44 01424 773792

Fax: +44 01424 775059

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Facilities

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre
Indoor Attraction
Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Loop system for audio guides
Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille and audio guide
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access

Parking & Transport

On site parking
Parking (charge)

Catering

On-Site cafe/restaurant - Soft drinks, biscuits and ice-cream.
Picnic Site

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit - 02:30
Delta accepted
Groups Accepted - None.
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Max group size - 100
Min group size - 11
Special group rates
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Visa accepted

Establishment Features

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
Toilets

Specialist Features

Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

French audio guide
German audio guide
Japanese audio guide

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

French printed material
German printed material

Type: Abbey / Priory

The grounds and ruins of a great Benedictine abbey, founded by William the Conqueror to commemorate the Battle of Hastings, 1066. The church's high altar is on the spot where King Harold was killed. The fine abbey gatehouse dates from the 14thC and contains an exhibition. Diagrams around the site give an understanding of the battle. There is a good view of the battlefield from the terrace. New visitor centre with CGI film and interactive exhibition.

Ticket Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
2 + 3	£16.30 per ticket
Adult ticket	£6.50 per ticket
Concession ticket	£5.20 per ticket
Aged 5-15	£3.30 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Awards

Visit Britain Awards - Code of Practice 2008
Tourism South East Award - Tourism ExSEllence Runner Up 2007

Opening Times

Open All Year

01/10/2008 to 31/03/2009

Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 16:00