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1066 Battle of Hastings Guided Tour

By 1066 Historian Guided Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $204 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

This tour offers a private local historian guide throughout. You will learn the complete story of the 1066 conflict including the reasons why the succession was disputed, the invasions of Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy as well as full details of the battle of Hastings with information on battle tactics, weapons used and armour.
You will stand at the acknowledged position of the Saxon shield wall and walk the perimeter of the battlefield before viewing the position that Harold fell.
You will also learn what happened in the days and months after the battle before William was crowned King on 25th December 1066.

Activity location

  • Caldbec Hill
    • Caldbec Hill
    • TN33, Battle, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Battle Station Car Park
    • Battle Station Car Park Station Approach
    • TN33 0DE, Battle, England, United Kingdom

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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1066 Battle of Hastings Guided Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$203.56 x 1 Adult$203.56
Total
Price is $203.56
Until Wed, Jun 18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBattle Abbey entrance
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Local Historian Guide throughout
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCoffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Caldbec Hill
  • 20m
We stop at a vantage point to view Caldbec Hill, where the Anglo-Saxon army camped the night before the battle. Here you will learn the background to the conflict.
St Mary the Virgin Church
  • 10m
This church was founded by the Abbey monks in 1102. We will take a look inside the church unless there is a service in progress.
Battle Abbey and Battlefield
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Inside the abbey there will be time for an optional toilet and refreshment stop (price not included). We will then walk to the position acknowledged to be the ridge where Harold placed his shield wall. We will then walk the perimeter of the battlefield. Along the way you will learn the full story of the events of 1066 and information about the battle tactics used by both sides. After walking the battlefield we will see the place where Harold fell. The tour ends with a visit to the Abbey ruins.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCaldbec Hill
    • Caldbec Hill
    • TN33, Battle, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBattle Station Car Park
    • Battle Station Car Park Station Approach
    • TN33 0DE, Battle, England, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBattle Abbey
    • High Street
    • TN33 0AE, Battle, England, United Kingdom

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