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Overview

Choose from a STANDARD TOUR or a PREMIUM TOUR Both tours are private tours for your group only STANDARD TOUR - 2-2.5 hours (the events of 1066) Throughout this tour you will: - Find out why Harold became King of England - Discover how the Battle of Hastings unfolded hour by hour and the tactics used by each side - 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 PREMIUM TOUR - 3-3.5 hours (For the Full 1066 Experience) Everything in the Standard Tour plus a deep-dive into: - The events leading up to the Battle of Hastings 1002-1066 - The Norman Conquest of England - The lasting impact of William the Conqueror's victory. Ideal for visitors seeking a more comprehensive understanding of one of England's most important historical events. TO BOOK - Select your preferred date then choose - STANDARD or PREMIUM 1066 Guided Tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Station Approach, England, TN33 0DE, United Kingdom

If travelling by train you will be met outside the station exit.

End Point

End point

The tour ends inside the Abbey leaving you free to further explore the exhibits and grounds independently.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Caldbec Hill
We stop at a vantage point to view Caldbec Hill, where the Anglo-Saxon army camped the night before the battle.
Duration: 15 mins
2. St Mary the Virgin Church
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)
Duration: 15 mins
3. Battle Abbey and Battlefield
This forms the bulk of the tour and includes: The events of the year 1066 - why there were 4 Kings, 2 invasions and 3 battles The death of Harold An explanation of battle tactics used by both sides See the spot where King Harold was killed. View the abbey ruins.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Battle Abbey entrance

Private Local Historian Guide throughout

Exclusion

Tea and coffee

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by 1066 Historian Guided Tours

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