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- English
This tour is a private tour for your group only.
Your guide will use a number of laminates and maps to help you understand:
- The background to the 1066 conflict and why Emma of Normandy is the lynchpin character.
- Why there were 4 contendors for the English throne in 1066 and how the actions of each led to 1066 seeing 4 Kings, 3 battles and 2 invasions.
- How the Battle of Hastings unfolded hour by hour and the tactics used by each side.
- What happened after William won the Battle of Hastings.
You will:
- Stand on the acknowledged position of the Anglo-Saxon shield wall
- Walk the perimeter of the battlefield (weather permitting)
- View the place where King Harold was killed
- View the Abbey ruins
Customizable:
10am start time can be changed to - any time between 9.30am and 11am
Mobility - The battlefield permeter walk is unsuitable for wheelchair users (details of the battle explained overlooking the battlefield)
Please message to request alternatives above
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour ends inside the Abbey leaving you free to further explore the exhibits and grounds independently.
Itinerary
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1
We stop at a vantage point to view Caldbec Hill, where the Anglo-Saxon army camped the night before the battle.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
This church was founded by the Abbey monks in 1115. See how the church evolved throughout the Middle Ages View the interior and see the original font (this may not be possible if a service is in progress)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Battle Abbey and Battlefield
This forms the bulk of the tour and includes a comprehensive insight into all aspects of the conflict including: Background to the conflict 1002 - 1066 The events of the year 1066 - why there were 4 Kings, 2 invasions and 3 battles An explanation of battle tactics used by both sides See the spot where King Harold was killed. View the abbey ruins and understand what happened when Henry VIII closed the monasteries
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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