battle abbey and battlefield
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Enjoyable visit on a beautiful dayLots of families there with their children enjoying the half team breakAn interesting insight into the history of when England's King Harold was defeated and the Normans took control of the countryLot's of historical facts on display in the museumOne of the few attractions that either English Heritage or The National Trust have opened prior to Easter
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My daughter was doing a school project and homework about the Battle of Hastings, and as an English Heritage Member, and having been here on and off over the last 15 years or so, needed no excuse for a day out to visit. It is a fascinating place for anyone who loves history, and so meaningful to English history. Unfortunately the day we went had been preceded by a lot of rain, so the Lower Battlefield walk was not usable. However, there is still a lot to see and do despite that. As an Australian, the imagery of a battlefield is of a vast area, and is is somewhat deceiving regarding the size of where one of the most important battles of history took place. The Audio Tour is great as it gives almost an eye-witness account, and explains how the battle took place, and what took place prior to and after. There are other displays which give an insight into how and why the battle took place, and it's interesting to note it's not really near Hastings, but not many people know that. The grounds are meticulously looked after, and a pleasure to stroll around on well defined paths. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her day out, and learned a lot more than just reading books about the battle. I have always enjoyed coming here and will be back again.
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Went to the abbey today to have a look around and for our daughter to join in with the Knights and Princesses school which is being run during half term.. Brilliant fun and educational. No extra cost for her to join in. An hour flew by as the many children were trained in how to serve a lord and how to fight with a sword. The children and adults listened with rapt attention as the two guides imparted amazing information about life for young trainee princesses and knights. They were incredibly knowledgable and it was a really enjoyable experience. The setting is fabulous and the walk round the battlefield was very informative with lots of boards giving a rundown of events on that October day in 1066.
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This was a great day out and good value for the price, arrive early as they ran out of audio tours later in the morning. Depending on the time of year wear a sturdy pair of shoes as the walk around the battlefield can be very wet and muddy, we went in Feb and the friendly man on the entrance warned us of this. the audio tour gave a lot of background information and was very useful. The visitor centre was full of great information and the short 10 min film is well worth a look.
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Would be even better if it had not been raining, grandson enjoyed it all including the mud!trip to Battle abbey
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Very good audio guide which transformed what might otherwise have felt much like any other muddy field. The visitors' centre was good, and the staff very friendly and helpful. The boys found it very interesting, and we all learnt a lot.
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The Abbey and Battlefield are administered by English Heritage. The visit included an audio tour commentary and you can progress at your own pace. Well worth a visit and children will love it.
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We visited the Abbey and Battlefield last year whilst camping nearby on holiday. As English Heritage members, it was free for us to visit but I would say was worth the entrance fee even if you are not a member as it is a site of such historical importance for England. The visitors centre gave a really interesting history of the time and the circumstances leading up to the battle itself. We had the audio tour guide and took the longer walking route which takes you right around the field and up the hill where the battle was centred. All in all it was a fascinating visit and one which has been on list to do for a long time and I am glad we finally had the chance to go there. There were lots of activities for children going on as it was the summer holidays so it would be a great place to visit as a family, as most English Heritage sites are. A well preserved site and lots of information available for visitors. Thank you English Heritage!
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We spent a good three hours here visiting the museum, walking the battlefield and looking at the abbey remains. The weather was a bit dank which made us even more aware of the conditions of battle on an October morning in 1066. The film in the visitor centre helped to prepare us for the battlefield tour and the audio tour was excellent and the equipment worked well. Special activities for the children this week. I have passed the abbey maybe fifty times in my life and always wondered what was behind the walls. Definitely worth the entrance fee.
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You can read the other reviews. The abbey and the battlefield are worth seeing, but the only gripe I had when I visited was the extortionate parking. £4.50 and the machine doesn't give change. The machine is quite new and because I didn't have 50p change, to park was £5. Being that it was quiet when I went, I feel this was asking too much of their customers.