I would recommend a visit to battle abbey, it has improved a lot since we visited a few years ago. There is a choice of walks around the grounds (30 to 40 mins) and an accessible route for buggies and wheelchairs. There is quite a...More

Came down for a family weekend & after making my son read a book about the battle of Hastings thought we'd got to the battle abbey. The abbey is nice (though a it sparse when it comes to items on display?) but the highlight of...More

This is one of those places that I`ve wanted to see for ages , and interesting visit and theres enough to keep you busy for a few hours . Some good exhibits and a film and a good walk around the battlefield on a sunny...More

Great day out , lots to see , kids loved running about and climbing in the play area Food nice in the cafe and some activities organised by the English heritage

Tax expensive for what it is but a very pleasing walk around the grounds, quite informative about the v battle and subsequent actions following William's away victory against Harold, who k owns what the result would have been had Harold and his army not had...More

As a history teacher I have visited A LOT of historical sites so I was really pleased with how this had been done. You MUST get the audio guide which clearly signposts the way round the site and they are included in the price, we...More

Arrows stuck in trees, beautifully carved wooden statues of archers, and Norman and English warriors, audio-guides with plenty of information, beautiful location ... worth a visit if you're into history, things to see and do for all age groups, but comfortable shoes are advisible (especially...More

Look around the Abbey grounds in August as the school is open for conducted visits. Taped audio tour lets you get a feel of the battle in 1066. Very good day out.

Stoped here to break the journey up, it was this on Hastings. A few reviewers mentioned not opening on Mondays, but it was the Monday I went so maybe this was seasonal summer opening. It was very expensive to get in, and then you also...More

For us (with a teenager in tow) this was a great place to visit. We all knew about 1066 but I learnt a lot visiting this site. Audio tour is a must and there is an accessible route for those in wheelchairs etc and a...More