Castles · South East England
Battle Abbey
In or near Whatlington.
Battle Abbey — castle in england south east. Operated by English Heritage Trust.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Battle · 0.7 km
About
Battle Abbey is a castle located in england south east. Operated by English Heritage Trust. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Battle Abbey is a historic castle located in South-East England. It was built on the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, making it a significant landmark in British history. The abbey is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical importance. Visitors can explore the extensive grounds and learn about the events that shaped the nation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9151, 0.4860
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Battle
- Postcode
- TN33 0AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Established
- 1067
- Nearest railway station
- Battle — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.visit1066country.com
Sources
- osm: w271728318 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q810981 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Battle Abbey
Museums · 0.0 km
Senlac Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.1 km
Bonney's
Cafés · 0.1 km
Battle Abbey Church Site
Abbeys & priories · 0.1 km
The Harold Stone
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Battle Abbey Chapter House
Abbeys & priories · 0.1 km
Battle Abbey Inner Parlour
Abbeys & priories · 0.1 km
Battle War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Battle Abbey Dormitory
Abbeys & priories · 0.2 km
Battle Abbey Chapel Crypt
Abbeys & priories · 0.2 km
Battle Abbey Latrines
Abbeys & priories · 0.2 km
Lake Field
Viewpoints · 0.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Museums · South East England
Battle Abbey
Battle Abbey — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Senlac Hill
Senlac Hill — Named summit at 84 m.
📷 7📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Battle Abbey Church Site
Battle Abbey Church Site — a abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Harold Stone
The Harold Stone — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
Battle Abbey Chapter House
Battle Abbey Chapter House — a abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Battle Abbey
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Uckham Lane Nurseries Caravan Site
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Campsites · South East England
Senlac Wood Caravan & Camping
Senlac Wood Caravan & Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Bluebell Coppice Park
Bluebell Coppice Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Crowhurst Park
Crowhurst Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Beech Estate Campsite
Beech Estate Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Beech Estate Campsite
Beech Estate Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
John's Cross Public House
John's Cross Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Red Lion Inn
The Red Lion Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · South East England
The Old Town Tea Room
The Old Town Tea Room — a café in england south east.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Seven Stars Inn
The Seven Stars Inn is a 14th-century public house in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, a well-preserved example of a medieval building and a typical Sussex village pub. It is associated with historical eve
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle Abbey?
- Battle Abbey is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN33 0AQ), in the parish of Battle.
- What is Battle Abbey?
- Battle Abbey — castle in england south east. Operated by English Heritage Trust.
- How do I get to Battle Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Battle, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN33 0AQ.
- When was Battle Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1067.
- Who owns Battle Abbey?
- Battle Abbey is owned by Sir Godfrey Webster, 5th Baronet.
- Is Battle Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Battle Abbey is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Battle Abbey charge admission?
- Battle Abbey typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Battle Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Battle, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN33 0AQ.