Battle is the site of the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066. Notice the style of the station building,
designed to be in keeping with the Abbey.
Websites: www.battle-sussex.co.uk | www.1066country.com
Battle is the site of the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066. Notice the style of the station building,
designed to be in keeping with the Abbey.
Websites: www.battle-sussex.co.uk |
www.1066country.com
Tourist Information: Battle Abbey Gatehouse. Tel. 01424 773721.
Battle Abbey EH
The ruins of the Abbey founded by William the Conqueror to commemorate his defeat of King Harold
in the Battle of Hastings. An interactive audio tour of the battlefield and abbey re-creates the
sounds of the battle. Tel. 01424 773792.
Open*: Daily 1000-1800, closes 1700 Oct, 1600 Nov-Mar.
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Buckleys Yesterday's World - High Street
An outstanding exhibition of bygone shop and room displays, including a Victorian kitchen, chemists,
1930's wireless shop and a country railway station. Children's activity area, penny arcade and miniature golf.
Café and picnic area. Tel. 01424 775378.
Open*: Daily 1000-1800, times vary Oct-Mar.
Website: www.yesterdaysworld.co.uk
Battle Museum - The Almonry, High Street
The history of the area and the town which grew up around the Abbey. Sussex iron industry.
Tel. 01424 775955.
Open*: Apr-Oct, M-S 1030-1630, Sun 1400-1700.
Website: www.battlemuseum.co.uk
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.