Battle 1066 Country
Battle offers all the pleasures of a small country town - for a day out,
a weekend or a longer holiday. Set in delight countryside six miles from
the sea, it is unique in being the site of the terrible Battle of 1066 when
William the Conqueror defeated King Harold and his Saxon army.
Battle specialises in small, independent. retail shops. each offering its
own individual style and high standards of service. Gourmet shops and galleries.
furniture and fashion. antiques and 1066 collectahles, books of the Battle
of Hastings and the Sussex trug can all he found here.
From Sussex cream teas to stylish restaurants. Battle offers the widest
range of refreshment. Take a walk through the town and you will see the
selection of pub fare, tea shops. restaurants and take-aways catering to
every taste. Several picnic areas are situated within sight of Battle Abbey.
ATTRACTIONS:
Battle Abbey
The atmospheric ruins of Battle Abbey stand on the site of the famous battle
of Senlac. The abbey was founded by William the Conqueror to celebrate his
victory' over King Harold and as an atonement for the loss of life suffered.
Visitors can see the spot where Harold fell, walk the now serenely peaceful
battlefield and view fine example of surviving monastic Architecture. An
audio-visual presentation relates the story of the battle and other attractions
include an exciting exhibition in the gatehouse, a Georgian dairy and a
newly-restored ice-house.
St Mary's Church
St Mary the Virgin is the church built on the Battlefield of 1066. On a
visit to this historic church you will see a magnificent Romanesque nave,
a Norman font with mediaeval cover, rare wall paintings of the 14th centuary,
the gilded alabaster tomb of St Anthony Browne (to whom Henry VII granted
the Abbey). Crusader crosses carved by sword and the Senlac Commemorative
Window. Stewards are on duty to welcome you.
Battle Museum of Local History
A small interesting display of artefacts on display include a facsimile
Domesday Book (Sussex) and Bayeux Tapestry, coins, maps, assize records,
dinosaur remains. Iguanodon footprint, a Saxon and Norman battle scene and
old toys and games/
Buckley's Yesterday's World
The whole family can experience a day in a bygone age at Buckley’s.
You can explore re-created shop and room displays, such as Victorian kitchen,
grocers, chemist, 1930’s railway station, and many more. Enjoy push-button
commentaries and smells, hands-on displays and a nostalgic video show. Outside
visit a lovely country garden with a childrens’s play village and homemade
fudge marquee. Live Music every Sunday during June, July and August.
The Almonry and Town Model
Battle Town Model can be found in the Medieval Almonry, also the Town Hall.
From the days of gunpowder, clock making and leather products you will be
shown in a sound and light experience the contribution this lovely town
has made to our heritage.
The Hall of Fame
The absorbing exhibition of your favourite stars of film, theatre, opera
and ballet. See original signed photographs and theatre designs in a charming
old oak panelled hall. Rare memorabilia, video films and audio cassettes
& CD's.
