Choose from a STANDARD TOUR or a PREMIUM TOUR Both tours are private tours for your group only
STANDARD TOUR - 2-2.5 hours (the events of 1066) Throughout this tour you will: - Find out why Harold became King of England - Discover how the Battle of Hastings unfolded hour by hour and the tactics used by each side - Stand on the acknowledged position of the Anglo-Saxon shield wall - Walk the perimeter of the battlefield (weather permitting) - View the place where King Harold was killed - View the Abbey ruins
PREMIUM TOUR - 3-3.5 hours (For the Full 1066 Experience) Everything in the Standard Tour plus a deep-dive into: - The events leading up to the Battle of Hastings 1002-1066 - The Norm...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Battle Abbey entrance
Private Local Historian Guide throughout
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Battle Station Car Park
If travelling by train you will be met outside the station exit.
Return
Battle Abbey
The tour ends inside the Abbey leaving you free to further explore the exhibits and grounds independently.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Choose from a STANDARD TOUR or a PREMIUM TOUR Both tours are private tours for your group only
STANDARD TOUR - 2-2.5 hours (the events of 1066) Throughout this tour you will: - Find out why Harold became King of England - Discover how the Battle of Hastings unfolded hour by hour and the tactics used by each side - Stand on the acknowledged position of the Anglo-Saxon shield wall - Walk the perimeter of the battlefield (weather permitting) - View the place where King Harold was killed - View the Abbey ruins
PREMIUM TOUR - 3-3.5 hours (For the Full 1066 Experience) Everything in the Standard Tour plus a deep-dive into: - The events leading up to the Battle of Hastings 1002-1066 - The Norm...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Battle Abbey entrance
Private Local Historian Guide throughout
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Battle Station Car Park
If travelling by train you will be met outside the station exit.
Return
Battle Abbey
The tour ends inside the Abbey leaving you free to further explore the exhibits and grounds independently.
Itinerary
1
Caldbec Hill
We stop at a vantage point to view Caldbec Hill, where the Anglo-Saxon army camped the night before the battle.
15 minutes
2
St Mary the Virgin Church
This church was founded by the Abbey monks in 1115.
See how the church evolved throughout the Middle Ages
View the interior and see the original font (this may not be possible if a service is in progress)
15 minutes
3
Battle Abbey and Battlefield
This forms the bulk of the tour and includes:
The events of the year 1066 - why there were 4 Kings, 2 invasions and 3 battles
The death of Harold
An explanation of battle tactics used by both sides
See the spot where King Harold was killed.
View the abbey ruins.
