Towton Battlefield
Towton Battlefield
4.5
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  • Brendan C
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant
    Got to be one of the best value ways of spending 3h on a Sunday in Yorkshire. Completely changed my views and understanding of a battle that literally occurred on my doorstep and which I thought I understood. Chris gave a very engaging, end-to-end account of the battle and presented intriguing challenges to the accepted version of events. His knowledge of the battle, the key players and the geography and how this informed tactics and outcome was first-rate. Needless to say I have had my understanding changed! Brilliant.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 14, 2024
  • N-onymous1991
    Coleraine, United Kingdom17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A hidden treat
    Found by chance while passing through, I saw signs for the Battlefield and after looking up on Google, I found links to the Battlefield Society and tours provided. What a great experience. We paid £6pp on Eventbrite and got a 3 hour tour of the site, full of details that we wouldn't have got otherwise. Definitely recommend. Bring some good footwear as it gets muddy. Bring some water and a snack and a good coat, and enjoy
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 25, 2024
  • LizzieLichvegas
    Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommended
    Having an interest in the Wars of the Roses, the discovery that tours were available of the battlefield of Towton made it a must do. There is a self guided tour around the site with information boards, but the expertise of our guide, David, brought history to life. He was able to answer all of the questions posed by the group & had brought illustrative information with him to explain some of the complexities, such as the family trees of key characters. An understanding of how the battle progressed was much easier when the vista was at hand. As I know little about weaponry or tactics, being able to ask about this really filled gaps in my knowledge.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 25, 2024
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Nasinleeds
Leeds67 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Friends
We did a tour of the Towton battlefield with Penny a volunteer from the Towton Battlefield Society. It was excellent - great explanation of the context of the Wars of the Roses, and really brought to life the battle itself, and what the experience must have been like for those involved. Penny was very knowledgeable and responsive to questions from the group ( about 15 of us). It was completely free, although donations of £5 per person were suggested, which we gladly gave. Afterwards, we then visited the Crooked Billet, who keep the key for a small museum that the Society have set up in the pub’s beer garden. Altogether, a great morning. Our only criticism / warning is that traffic noise in some parts of the route can make the guide’s narration difficult to hear.
Written August 22, 2021
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Tracey M
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Friends
Went on Towton Battlefield walk guided by Chris Murphy today. Being local felt odd playing a tourist but Chris was very knowledgeable, detailing lots of facts, figures and descriptions to paint a vivid picture of the bloody battle. All delivered in a manner that made it very interesting. Would definitely recommend.
Written June 13, 2021
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Dean A
Sheffield, UK67 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Been thinking about this walk for a while, often pass the sign for Towton when driving up and down the A1. Finally had a look and noted it was the anniversary so booked the walk. Have to say it was excellent, well paced and our guide had good knowledge of the battle and the associated time period.

The walk is very easy with no challenging terrain and as well as the expert guide there were good information points along the way. The price was very reasonable and provided good value for money.

As it was palm Sunday there were also some tents displaying medieval items and men wearing the armour of those in the battle etc, also archery was available to try, the archery was very reasonably priced and everything else was free, the people were very friendly without being pompous, a perfect day and one I would highly recommend.
Written April 2, 2023
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Sue
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
Our guide Chris, brought the battle to life, giving very interesting background on many of the historic figures with 'Yorkshire' humour thrown in for free. Excellent morning, followed by a quick pint at The Rockingham Arms.
Thank you.
Written October 10, 2021
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pinkvoid
Leeds, UK211 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
Amazing guided tour around the battlefield today. The guide Chris Murphy was brilliant, a passionately knowledgeable and enthusiastic guy but also humble so he made the tour funny at times and engaged everyone well.

Well worth the £6 per person, added benefit of a lovely scenic stroll on a Sunday so fresh air and we got our steps in! It’s just over 4km and lasts around 2.5 hours. I highly recommend to anyone even if you have limited prior knowledge of the Wars of the Roses.

Keep up the good work Towton Battlefield society!
Written March 26, 2023
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Philip C
Ripley, UK27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Friends
Joined a group of 15 for a really interesting delve into the history behind the Battle of Towton and the detail and actual fighting taking part all over the terrain on our 4 kilometre walk. The walk was expertly led by Chris Murphy who painted an overall picture without boring us with the minutiae of too much detail. Plus we had the benefit of the aerial delights of two Red Kites that flew up the valley by one of the signage boards.
Written September 24, 2023
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Kim W
Gippsland, Australia274 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
Today was a medievalist buff’s feast. Guided by Penny Wood of the Towton Battlefield Society, I spent a pleasant few hours absorbing the events and historical background which lead up to this often-overlooked yet cataclysmic battle in which about 28,000 men were killed.
Penny’s knowledge of this period is very deep indeed, yet her delivery was fresh, concise, and made it very easy for tourists like me to get the full picture. She is an outstanding guide, and took me from one key point on the ground to the next while imparting the events that took place there.
Amazingly, the actual battlefield is not much changed from when the battle occurred; any combatant from then would still have little trouble recognising the field.
In summary, a guided tour of the Towton battlefield hosted by the TBS is a fantastic day out, not to be missed if you are a fan of the Wars of the Roses.
KW, Australia
Written September 8, 2023
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Richard D
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
What an excellent excursion!
Six gathered individually and as small groups to walk the Battlefield Trail at Towton. Met, guided and comprehensively informed by Penny from the Towton Battlefield Society, whose knowledge seemed encyclopaedic and whose briefings at each stage progressively developed a picture of this bloodiest of battles as we walked the trail.
Questions and Penny's answers along the route extended the walk and enhanced interest and enjoyment.
Sunshine, breeze and dry footing helped, so different from the 'howling wind, driving sleet and snow' of Palm Sunday in 1461.
Well worth the drive from Lincolnshire and thoroughly recommended.
Written September 28, 2021
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Brendan C
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
Got to be one of the best value ways of spending 3h on a Sunday in Yorkshire. Completely changed my views and understanding of a battle that literally occurred on my doorstep and which I thought I understood. Chris gave a very engaging, end-to-end account of the battle and presented intriguing challenges to the accepted version of events. His knowledge of the battle, the key players and the geography and how this informed tactics and outcome was first-rate. Needless to say I have had my understanding changed! Brilliant.
Written January 14, 2024
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N-onymous1991
Coleraine, UK17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Found by chance while passing through, I saw signs for the Battlefield and after looking up on Google, I found links to the Battlefield Society and tours provided.
What a great experience. We paid £6pp on Eventbrite and got a 3 hour tour of the site, full of details that we wouldn't have got otherwise.
Definitely recommend. Bring some good footwear as it gets muddy. Bring some water and a snack and a good coat, and enjoy
Written February 25, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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