1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield Walk

Stand where the Norman Conquest began, on the exact ground where Harold died

Admission to the 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield gives you access to the battlefield itself, the abbey ruins, and the visitor center with interactive displays and a new exhibition on the pre-battle era. You navigate the grounds with an audio guide, walk the walled garden, and explore at your own pace. The site is wheelchair accessible and has a café and playground on-site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Battle of Hastings site

• Walk the 1066 Battlefield
• Explore the Abbey ruins
• Stroll in the walled garden
• Visit exhibition in visitor centre

The experience

The 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield sits on the exact spot where King Harold fell during the Norman Conquest. Your admission includes access to the battlefield itself (you walk the ground where the clash unfolded) plus the abbey ruins built on that same site and the walled garden surrounding it. An audio guide accompanies you through the grounds, so you move at your own speed and linger where the history holds your attention.

The visitor center houses interactive displays that let you piece together what happened before and during the battle. A new exhibition brings the pre-battle era to life with illustrations and a family trail, so there's something to engage both adults and children. The café on-site means you can break up the visit without leaving the grounds, and a playground keeps younger visitors occupied between stops.

Two hours is enough time to walk the battlefield, see the abbey ruins, move through the visitor center, and spend time in the garden. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're not driving. The site is suitable for all fitness levels and welcomes wheelchairs, prams and strollers. Service animals are allowed.

What’s included

• Admission to the battlefield and abbey ruins.
• audio guide through the grounds.
• access to the visitor center with interactive displays and the new pre-battle exhibition.
• entry to the walled garden.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 30 Jun 2027

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by English Heritage

Is this one for you?Two hours leaves room for other stops in Hastings the same day, but not for a rushed visit. You'll have time to walk the battlefield, see the abbey, and explore the exhibition without hurrying through any of it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly can I see at the abbey ruins?

The abbey ruins stand on the spot where King Harold fell during the battle. You'll see the remains of the structure built on that ground, and the walled garden surrounds the site.

How does the audio guide work?

The audio guide is included with your admission and lets you navigate the battlefield at your own pace, stopping to listen at points of interest across the grounds.

Can I get to the site by public transport?

Public transportation options are available nearby, so you don't need a car to reach the battlefield.

How long should I plan to spend here?

Most visitors spend around two hours walking the battlefield, exploring the abbey ruins, visiting the exhibition, and strolling the garden.