1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, East Sussex

In 1066 the Normans defeated the English at the battle of Hastings. Subsequently William the Conquerer founded Battle Abbey as penance for the bloodshed and as a memorial to those who died during the battle.

This historic site includes Battle Abbey buildings and ruins, a visitor centre with a film and exhibition about the Battle of Hastings, audio tours of the battlefield site, and the monks' gatehouse with recovered artefacts.

Opening Times

01 Apr - 30 Sep 2011 Daily, 10:00 - 18:00
01 Oct - 23 Dec 2011 Daily, 10:00 - 16:00
24 Dec - 30 Dec 2011 Closed
31 Dec 2011, 10:00 - 16:00
01 Jan 2012, Closed
02 Jan - 31 Mar 2012 Daily, 10:00 - 16:00

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Ticket Prices

Adult £7.30
Child £4.40
Concession £6.60
Family Ticket £19.00
English Heritage Member Free

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Disabled Facilities

Access to buildings: new visitor centre fully accessible for all. Steps to enter all abbey buildings and ruins. Access around site via gravel pathways avoiding steps and often on slopes. Suggested route for visitors with limited mobility in guide book and site leaflet.
Battlefield: very rough natural ground but may be viewed from Lower Terrace.
Shop: Wheelchair access via shop exit door only.

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