Family Activities
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1066: Battle for England Exhibition
Suggested time needed: 30 – 40 minutes
- Take your seat and prepare for battle with our dramatic introductory film.
- Get hands on – feel armour and weapons used in 1066.
- Try your hand at our interactive displays – march with William and Harold’s armies or test your history knowledge.
Audio Tour of the Battlefield and Ruins
Suggested time needed: 40 minutes to 1 hour
Pick up a children’s audio tour and let our avid reporters bring the battle to life.
Abbey Ruins
Suggested time needed: 15 minutes
Discover all the nooks and crannies of the abbey ruins built by William the Conqueror.
Discovery Room
Suggested time needed: 15 minutes
Your chance to dress up and learn more in our education room available weekends and school holidays.
Café and centre
Kid’s Playground
Suggested time needed: 15–30 minutes
Let off steam in our themed play area.
Pevensey Castle
Distance: 12 miles
Visit the site of William the Conqueror’s landing and discover the long and varied history of this imposing fortress. Explore the castle with the inclusive audio tour and see artefacts found on site.
Bayham Old Abbey
Distance: 17 miles
Enjoy the tranquillity of the impressive ruins of this Premonstratensian abbey. Set in an 18th century landscape designed by Humphrey Repton.
Hastings seafront
Distance: 7 miles
Attractions include Shipwreck & Coastal Heritage Centre, Smugglers Adventure and Underwater World.Yesterday’s World
Distance: 200 metres
Opposite Battle Abbey. Over 100 fascinating years of British social history brought to life in a vivid recreation of olden day times.Useful tools
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