Battle Abbey

Battle Abbey The most famous date in England's history, at the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. See the historic battle brought to life in our exhibition centre.
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Walk where the opposing armies fought on the battlefield walk. Explore the remains of the abbey, commissioned after the battle in memory of the thousands of soldiers who lost their lives. Discover the tranquility of the Duchess of Cleveland's walled garden. Posts by Matt & The site team


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🪡 The Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum this week! If you’ve got tickets, take advantage of our special ...
07/09/2026

🪡 The Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum this week! If you’ve got tickets, take advantage of our special offer and visit Battle Abbey for just £10.66.

🏹 Explore the battlefield where the Battle of Hastings took place, and see the abbey that William the Conqueror built afterwards. Our new exhibition tells the story of events leading up to the battle too.

🎟 Just show your British Museum ticket or membership card on entry to get the offer.

Terms and conditions apply: bit.ly/4qJn8E8

When you explore the gatehouse museum on your next visit, take a closer look at the architecture 🛠️From graffiti by Cana...
06/09/2026

When you explore the gatehouse museum on your next visit, take a closer look at the architecture 🛠️
From graffiti by Canadian soldiers during the Second World War, to clear signs of chisel marks from builders and masons when the building was created, humans have left their mark for hundreds of years here!
Let us know what secrets you find 👀

02/09/2026

There's only a few days left of the Great British Summer at Battle Abbey! Make sure you come and visit to fill out your passport 😎
Let's have some fun before school begins!

If the summer is getting overwhelming, no need so worry! We have a specially designed family room if you need a quiet ar...
30/08/2026

If the summer is getting overwhelming, no need so worry! We have a specially designed family room if you need a quiet area to relax with young children.

Look who’s keeping an eye on you whilst visiting Battle Abbey 👀Across our site there’s a handful of secret grotesques st...
26/08/2026

Look who’s keeping an eye on you whilst visiting Battle Abbey 👀
Across our site there’s a handful of secret grotesques striking a silly pose.
Not to be confused with gargoyles (that are carved specifically to drain water away from a building), these grotesques are mythical or exaggerated figures carved into walls of a building out of stone.

25/08/2026

It’s almost the end of the summer holidays… Did members remember to pick up their free kids bags with a £10 spend in the cafe? If not, there is still time! Keep your little ones fed during a busy day out 🍏

The Great British Summer continues until the 6th September, so there’s still plenty of time for you to show off your mos...
23/08/2026

The Great British Summer continues until the 6th September, so there’s still plenty of time for you to show off your most regal poses!

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