Museums · South East England
Battle Abbey
In or near Whatlington.
Battle Abbey — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Battle · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Battle Abbey is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Battle Abbey is the historic site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, where William the Conqueror's forces clashed with King Harold's army. Visitors can explore the abbey ruins, walk the battlefield, and enjoy interactive displays that narrate the events of the battle. The site also features a gatehouse exhibition and panoramic views from its rooftop.
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 museum located in South-East England, postcode TN33. It is situated on the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, making it a significant historical landmark. The abbey is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its importance in British history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.9151, 0.4860
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Battle
- Postcode
- TN33 0AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Nearest railway station
- Battle — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/271728318 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle Abbey?
- Battle Abbey is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN33 0AD), in the parish of Battle.
- What is Battle Abbey?
- Battle Abbey — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battle Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Battle, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN33 0AD.
- Is Battle Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Battle Abbey is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Battle Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Battle, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN33 0AD.