Home > Attractions > East Sussex > Battle Abbey

Battle Abbey

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

X marks the spot, or in this case, the abbey marks the spot where the Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066. William the Conqueror had the abbey built in 1070, with the high altar built where Harold was killed. A stone plaque now marks the spot. The best preserved part of the abbey is the impressive 14th century Great Gatehouse. There are displays and an interactive exhibit on the history of the site.
Battle, East Sussex, England, TN33 0AD

About Battle Abbey
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: in Battle at the south end of the High Street
Website: Battle Abbey
Phone: 01424 775 705
English Heritage
Location map
OS TQ749 157
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: The abbey was built on the site of the pivotal Battle of Hastings, and contains the traditional location of King Harold's death.
Heritage Rating:   ?

Nearest attractions Nearest Towns and Villages Nearest accommodation Nearest Tourist Information Centre

OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Yesterdays World, Battle - 0.1 miles (Museum) Battle Museum - 0.7 miles (Museum) Bexhill Museum - 4.9 miles (Museum) St Thomas a Becket, Brightling - 5.2 miles (Church) Hastings Museum - 5.3 miles (Museum) Fishermen's Museum - 6.2 miles (Museum) Ewhurst Green, St James the Great - 6.4 miles (Church) Bodiam Castle - 6.6 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Battle - 0.6 miles away Brightling - 4.9 miles away Northiam - 7.2 miles away Sandhurst - 7.9 miles away Hawkhurst - 8.2 miles away Newenden - 8.9 miles away Benenden - 11 miles away Rye - 11.1 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Battle Abbey

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Lodge - 6.1 miles from Battle Abbey Dallington, East Sussex Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £300

Seaview Cottage - 6.9 miles from Battle Abbey Normans Bay, East Sussex Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £320

Winterborne - 9.3 miles from Battle Abbey Pevensey, East Sussex Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £190

More Self Catering near Battle Abbey

Nearest Hotels

Abbey Hotel - 0.1 miles from Battle Abbey Battle, East Sussex Stay from: £60.00

The George Hotel - 0.4 miles from Battle Abbey Battle, East Sussex Stay from: £35.00

Powdermills Hotel - 1 miles from Battle Abbey Battle, East Sussex Stay from: £75.00

More Hotels near Battle Abbey

Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Claverton Country House - 2.6 miles from Battle Abbey Battle, East Sussex From: £60.00

Claverton Country House - 2.8 miles from Battle Abbey Sedlescombe, East Sussex

Tower House 1066 - 4.7 miles from Battle Abbey Hastings, East Sussex From: £115.00

More bed and breakfasts near Battle Abbey

Battle
Tourist Information Centre
Battle Abbey
High Street
Battle
East Sussex
England
TN33 0AD
Tel: 01424 773721
Fax: 01424 773436
Email: battletic@rother.gov.uk
Web: http://www.battletown.co.uk/
Map