We went to Battle for the day predominantly to go to Yesterdays World which is right opposite the abbey but werent too sure whether to go into the abbey itself. I'm very glad we did though! The walk around the battlefield in itself is worth about half hour of your time. You get some lovely views of the abbey and... more

English Heritage has put a lot of money into revamping this site and it shows. The best place to start is by watching the 15 minute film in the visitors center, narrated by David Starkey. It will remind you of the major points of the Battle of Hastings. Also, the tiny museum has a detailed timeline on one wall which... more

If you like English history, this is the place for you. If you're lucky enough to get good weather, it is a superb walk around the Battlefield listening to the audio tour. The visitor centre is first rate and the food is even good in the cafe. Highly recommended. more

Anyone slightly familiar with British history should know the year 1066, and this is the best site to familiarize yourself with the events of that year. A brand new visitor center has opened on the site, which apparently cost £2.6 million. With prior knowledge of the new visitor center (and its cost), I expected much more, to be honest. The... more

We spent the day in Battle on 2-10-04. Entrance price was fair for the attraction. Once paid you are given a hand held phone/remote that talks you through the site at your own pace. You can choose to listen to different sides of the story and then compare. A covered room explains the lead up to and the actual Battle... more