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2020 OFFICIAL GUIDE Visit

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Welcome to Battle BATTLE. THE LITTLE TOWN WITH A BIG HEART AND EVEN BIGGER HISTORY.

Most people think the 1066 took place in...Hastings. Well, it didn’t. It happened here, on a field in the middle of the countryside. Then they built an , and before long a whole town appeared before your very eyes. Battle is now a vibrant community, very much alive in the 21st century and eager to share its impressive past. The 1066 Story, Battle Abbey and Battlefield draw visitors from all over the world, keen to learn about the events that changed the course of English history. The annual re-enactment fires the imagination of all, inspiring our future historians. The busy high street links one commemorative site to another. A contemporary statue of a Norman and Saxon in combat by sculptor Guy Portelli RBA FRBS pays homage to all lives lost in combat, both human and animal. The nearby Battle Museum of Local History plunges you further back in time to bring alive 125 million years of history. It’s here you’ll find dinosaurs, a Roman bathhouse and a print of the , and that’s just for starters. WELCOME TO BATTLE! 4 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE 5

Unbelievable Battle THE BIRTHPLACE OF MODERN

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• The only battle axe to be recovered from the battlefield can be seen in Battle Museum of Local History. • Benedictine monks wanted to build the abbey by a stream for water, but William ordered its construction on the hill where King Harold died. • You can climb to the roof of Battle Abbey gatehouse for a bird’s eye view of the town and battlefield. With mist settling on an October morning, allow your imagination to run riot. • There is said to be a secret passage that runs from the well in the Almonry gardens all the way to Battle Abbey. • You’ll find the Battle Community Tapestry in the church of St Mary the Virgin. Depicting life in Battle from 1066 - 1115, it was created in 2016 by 741 stitchers from Battle and beyond. • You can find the niche where crusaders would sharpen their swords in St Mary the Virgin church. • Europe’s finest gunpowder was once produced in Battle. • The oldest Guy Fawkes effigy in the world is in Battle Museum of Local History. Free entry. • Game of Thrones actor Anton Lesser is the narrator for a downloadable GeoTourist audio tour of Battle. 6 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE 7

Meet Modern Battle PREPARE TO BE SURPRISED

That Battle is a little town with a BIG history is undeniable. After steeping yourself in the past, step out into 21st century Battle to discover why our town is counted among one of Lonely Planet’s ‘top ten hidden gems of Europe’. Stroll along the High Street or explore the ‘twittens’ to discover independent, family run shops selling hand crafted gifts by local artisans. As the nights draw in, cosy firesides and tables laden with dishes of local produce invite you into our restaurants and . In spring and summer the gardens of the medieval Almonry (1090) burst into life, a rainbow of colour and a tranquil refuge. Trails lead you through hidden ‘twittens’ around the town and across stunning Sussex countryside so pull on your boots to stray off the beaten track into the depths of Battle Great Wood. Even your dog can follow in the footsteps of around the 1066 battlefield. We’re easy to reach – 1h18 mins from central by direct train, so... what are you waiting for? 8 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE 9 Batt le Events These are just some of the events taking place in 2020. For full listings, see visit1066country.com

November Regular events Saturday 7 Books of Battle (1 April - 31 October) Battle Bonfi re and Annual exhibition at Battle Museum of Local History Torchlight Procession ELF (Every Last Friday) Saturday 21 Live music and entertainment in venues around town Bonfi re April & May - fi rst Saturday of the month, 11am - 3pm and Torchlight Procession Streets of Battle, street theatre Sat 21 – Sun 22 Small Town Big Events Until Sunday 2 Illuminated Abbey, Battle Scarecrow Festival SO VERY BATTLE! February Saturday 23 – Monday 25 Battle Abbey Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 Battle Photographic September Saturday 28 Get Hands On With Society Annual Exhibition Battle Christmas Lights Sunday 6 Quirky annual events where torchlight processions, chain History, Battle Abbey Switch On Sunday 24 – Monday 25 Battel Bonfi re Boyes 10K mail, fi reworks and fancy dress are de rigueur! Good Friday Sunday 23 Battle Medieval Fayre, Marbles Match, May’s Medieval Fayre, the Scarecrow Battel Bonfi re Boyes Abbey Green October Gunpowder Run, Festival throughout July and the re-enactment of the Battle of Throughout October Battle Abbey Battle Festival Hastings in October are just some of the events demanding Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 audience participation! April Saturday 4 Pure Autumn Art & In the spring, Streets of Battle thrills and entertains with its Streets of Battle Well-being Fair, Powdermills Hotel, Battle fun, free street theatre. Throughout October, internationally Friday 10 Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 December acclaimed artists and musicians attract crowds from all over Annual Battle Marbles Match & Easter Battle of Hastings Thursday 10 the world to the annual Battle Festival. Bonnet Parade June Re-enactment, Battle Late night opening, Friday 26 – Saturday 27 Abbey and Battlefi eld Battle Museum Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 Battle’s Big Weekend Find out more: Easter Adventure Quest, Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov Thursday 10 visit1066country.com/battle Battle Abbey Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 Spooky Abbey, Battle Gala Night, Knights Tournament, Battle Abbey late night shopping @1066country @visit1066 Battle Abbey May Saturday 2 July throughout october throughout battle Streets of Battle Mon 20 Jul – Sun 2 Aug Battle Scarecrow Festival Sat 23 – Sun 31 Summer Fun, Battle Abbey Sat 25 Jul – Sun 30 Aug battle festival Hands on History, Battle Abbey find out more at

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There’s so much to see in Battle and nearby that you’ll want THE COODEN BEACH HOTEL to make more than a day of it. Choose from friendly hotels ★★★★ Set directly on the beach in a quiet Stay longer corner of Bexhill, this picturesque and cosy B&BS to quirky camping and self-catering cottages, Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill, TN39 4TT hotel has 41 fully refurbished ensuite right here in town or in nearby rural and coastal settings. bedrooms, some with sea views, and T 01424 842281 a selection of conference rooms. The Whichever you choose, you’ll be guaranteed the warmest E [email protected] staff are wedding specialists and the of welcomes. W thecoodenbeachhotel.co.uk premises is licensed for all weddings. For food, there’s the The Brasserie on the Beach with direct access to the water’s Rooms: 41 HOTELS AND BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION edge, Cooden Tavern with great quality Prices from: £80 B&B pppn traditional food and the Terrace. Min - Max prices (incl. VAT which is subject to change) are PER ROOM based on two people sharing a twin/double room, Cream teas and afternoon tea are with breakfast. (prices usually relate to low/high season). available in The Brasserie.

CLAVERTON HOTEL THE BRICKWALL HOTEL ★★★★★ BOUTIQUE HOTEL This elegant countryside Edwardian ★★★ A warm welcome awaits you at The property is surrounded by landscaped Brickwall Hotel (built 1597), overlooking Bluemans Lane, Battle, TN33 0SE The Green, Sedlescombe village green in the heart gardens and located in the heart of Battle TN33 0QA T 014 2 4 75112 8 the 1066 historic area. Each room is of 1066 Country. Privately owned and E [email protected] individually furnished with luxury en-suite T 01424 870253 run by a friendly and experienced team, W www.clavertonhotel.co.uk facilities. The restaurant and bar are E [email protected] relax in the spacious residents’ lounge, @ ClavertonCountryHouse open daily from 5.00pm and for larger W www.brickwallhotel.com oak panelled bar, stunning beamed functions and weddings we can cater for dining room, and the beautiful Rooms: 11 up to 200 in our newly opened ballroom. Rooms: 24 Garden Room. Double/Twin – From £100 B&B Single: £69 - £130 B&B During your stay each member of staff Doubles, twins and ground fl oor rooms Single Occupancy – From £65 B&B Double £99 - £249 B&B will strive to provide the very best in are all en suite, with many overlooking Prices per room per night Prices per room per night. exceptional service. the hotel gardens or across the village.

BANNATYNES HOTEL & SPA POWDERMILLS HOTEL ★★★★ ★★★ The PowderMills is an 18th Century listed Powdermill Lane, Battle TN33 0SP Set in 38 acres of formal gardens privately owned Country House Hotel and woodland, Bannatyne Spa Hotel T 01424 775511 in 150 acres adjoining the battlefi eld Hastings will make your stay in this E [email protected] of 1066. All 48 rooms are individually beautiful South Coast resort town even W powdermillshotel.com furnished, each with a luxury ensuite more memorable. Blending magnifi cent bathroom. The Orangery Restaurant has accommodation in a historic venue with received many accolades and has a 2 fantastic service in a relaxed and friendly Rooms: 48 AA rosette for fi ne dining. It is open every environment, we offer the perfect venue Single: £110 - £130 B&B day for residents and non-residents for for a relaxing getaway. Overlooking Double: £130 - £350 B&B luncheon, light snacks, afternoon tea, our stunning formal gardens, the unique Prices per room per night. coffee and dinner. Maxine’s Restaurant is the perfect venue to enjoy freshly prepared dishes, using the best local and seasonal produce. ABBEY HOTEL THE BAY HOTEL Only a short walk from the hotel, you’ll fi nd our Bannatyne Health Club BAR & RESTAURANT OPPOSITE THE BEACH and Spa. This state-of-the-art facility offers spa treatments and indulgent 84 High Street, Battle, TN33 0AQ 2 Rd, Pevensey Bay, BN24 6EJ private outdoor hot tubs, plus a newly T 01424 772755 T 01323 768645 refurbished gym which all hotel guests E [email protected] E [email protected] gain complimentary access to when W www.abbeyhotelbattle.co.uk W www.thebayhotelpevensey.co.uk Battle Road, St Leonards, TN38 8EZ booking direct. Rooms: 38 Grade 2 listed 8 bedroom hotel in Ideally located for exploring 1066 Country. T 01424 851222 Bed and Breakfast rates starting Battle. The Abbey is smart, sophisticated Rooms, bar and restaurant refurbished to E [email protected] at £95 per night. Please visit our and sees contemporary touches mingle the highest standard and feature iconic W www.bannatyne.co.uk/hotel/hastings website or call direct for the best with eclectic vintage features. photography by the late Terry O’Neill. rate guaranteed. Prices from: £100 Prices from: £60 single, £80 double

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HOTELS AND BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION Min - Max prices (incl. VAT which is subject to change) are PER ROOM based on two people sharing a twin/double room, Brill iant Batt le with breakfast. (prices usually relate to low/high season). THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS... BOREHAM HOUSE COAST B&B ★★★★★ LUXURY BED & BREAKFAST EDWARDIAN TOWN HOUSE Top tips from locals and visitors Exploring Battle Boreham Street, Nr Battle, BN27 4SF 58 Sea Road, Bexhill, TN40 1JP T 01323 833719 / 07809 383482 T 01424 225260 Our kids love the children’s heritage trail E [email protected] E [email protected] and the sculpture trail is beautiful. W www.borehamhouse.com W www.coastbexhill.co.uk Award winning 5 star B&B sitting in an Located in Bexhill. Our rooms are stylish (See page 20-21) Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and individual, whilst retaining many The play castle at the recreation ground with three beautiful bedrooms. period features, including breakfast Self-catering cottage also available. from our award-winning menu. is a great addition to the town. Prices from: £95 Prices from: £99 - King & Super King Discover the Battle of the lyrics of History international super-group Keane, who grew up right here. KeaneTrail.org.uk Look up! See historic England refl ected SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION, in High Street buildings. Scenes from CARAVANS & CAMPING Aesop’s fables are woven into the Battle Enjoy local life. After all, the Prices (incl. VAT which is subject to change) per unit, one week. (Min/Max prices usually relate to low/high season). Community Tapestry. See if you can never left, did they? fi nd them. There’s a slower pace CROWHURST PARK SENLAC WOOD, CARAVAN here. Take time to chat ★★★★★ & CAMPING ★★★ Off the beaten track with friendly locals in Telham Lane, Battle TN33 0SL Catsfi eld Road, Catsfi eld TN33 9LN I have loads of shops and businesses. T 01424 773344 T 01424 773969 On a sunny afternoon, E [email protected] E [email protected] memories of riding W www.crowhurstpark.co.uk W www.senlacwood.co.uk my bike as a kid my idea of heaven is to watch a match Award-winning holiday park featuring Woodland site with reception, games on the world’s oldest cricket pitch self-catering lodges. Superb indoor room, electric hook-up, refurbished through Battle pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, shower block, play area, tourist info. Great Wood. We (allegedly), in the shadow of the abbey, gym, beauty therapies, tennis court. Also available ‘back to basics’ camping. forage for wild a pint of Battle beer in my hand. Prices from: £359 Contact for prices mushrooms there now. Battle Bonfi re and torchlight procession! Discover hidden lakes in the grounds of If there was something that didn’t THE ORIGINAL HUT COMPANY Battle Abbey. In late spring, breathe in happen anymore, this is the one event BEAUTIFUL, COMFORTABLE, SUSTAINABLE the refreshing scent of wild garlic below I’d miss the most. , the walled garden. Driving into town at Christmas, and T 01580 830 932 Join us on the seeing the tree lights on Abbey Green, E [email protected] in front of the illuminated abbey. W www.original-huts.co.uk FOR ALL THINGS BATTLE ‘Health Walk’ from What a welcome home! Unique glamping and camping, small visit1066country.com/battle Abbey Green each secluded sites set in woodland glades on our family run farm. On site café Friday morning, and a host of fun activities. covering many of the Discover here the essence of today’s Battle, Contact for prices local footpaths. its people and events in our 3 minute fi lm. vimeo.com/keanetrail/visit-battle Please check with establishment to assess suitability. Assist dogs always accepted. Establishments that allow dogs Disabled access 14 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE 15

THE HUB PLANTERS Eat bett er in & CELEBRATING EVERYTHING LOCAL FARM SHOP, GARDEN CAFÉ... & MUCH MORE! Orchard Farm, London Road, Quarry Farm, Bodiam, TN32 5RA Hurst Green, TN19 7QS T 01580 830932 T 01580 860959 around Batt le W www.thehubquarryfarm.co.uk E [email protected] Battle High Street is bursting at the seams @HubQuarryFarm W www.plantersa21.com with tea shops, pubs, delicatessens and Located near the River Rother and restaurants. In the surrounding area fi nd cosy Bodiam Castle, we are the perfect spot • Food hall packed with local produce for breakfast, lunch or even a G&T. We • Butchery with Sussex and meats country inns, vineyards and well stocked also have a selection of scrumptious • Licensed café restaurant cakes and scones. farm shops selling delicious local produce. • Garden & play area • Plants and largest pot collection in county • Antiques centre with 10 dealers BLUEBELLS • Beautiful giftware & cards CAFE TEAROOM Located opposite Battle Abbey, fully Opening Hours: licensed, the perfect spot for breakfast, Monday - Saturday, 8am - 5.30pm 87 High Street, Battle TN33 0AQ light lunch, cream teas and our Sunday, 10am - 4pm T 01424 777490 speciality, RASPBERRY SCONES, all made daily on the premises. W www.bluebellstearoom.co.uk A warm welcome awaits you! bluebellstearoom “...From the time we walked through the door we were greeted by such friendly staff, who showed us to our table. We Opening times: all left very happy and all think this is the Tuesday – Saturday, 9am - 4.30pm best one in Battle and we look forward 1 Nov - 1 Apr: Tues - Sat, 10am - 4pm to returning.“ Facebook customer review

ASH TREE INN EGGS TO APPLES FREE HOUSE FARM SHOP Brownbread St, Ashburnham, TN33 9NX London Road, Hurst Green TN19 7QP T 01424 892104 T 01580 860566 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.ashtreeinn.com W www.eggstoapples.co.uk 17th century free house, in High An award winning farm shop Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. showcasing the best of local produce. THREE open fi replaces, real ales, home With a delicatessen, cheese counter, cooked food, beer garden for sunny cellar, and cafe serving great coffee, days. Dietary requirements catered for. cake, and delicious seasonal food all TH TH

We’d love to see you! day. Open 7 days a week. 26 FEBRUARY - 8 MARCH 2020 FEATURING ORANGERY TEA ROOM RUFUS WAINWRIGHT THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ASHBURNHAM PLACE In the summer of 2013 The Orangery Tea Room was established serving GUY CHAMBERS, CLAIRE MARTIN AND MANY MORE Ashburnham Place, Battle, TN33 9NF the highest quality teas and coffees T 01424 894203 alongside fresh, locally sourced food. W www.ashburnham.org.uk The spectacular Orangery, designed OrangeryTeaRoom in 1777 by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, houses delicate plants of many kinds AshburnhamPlace including the oldest camellia in the country. If you’re looking to book an TH TH Opening times: 25 FEBRUARY - 6 MARCH 2021 afternoon tea or a large group during Tuesday – Sunday: 10.30am – 5.00pm the week please contact us to book. Closed on Mondays Assistance dogs on site only. HASTINGSINTERNATIONALPIANO.ORG Please check with establishment to assess suitability. Assist dogs always accepted. Establishments that allow dogs Disabled access 16 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE 17

BATTLE ANTIQUES THE BLACKSHED GALLERY Batt le & beyond ANTIQUES & RETRO MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ARTS ROMAN FORTRESS, NORMAN CASTLE 19 High St, Tills Yard, Battle, TN33 0AE Russet Farm, Redlands Lane, Pevensey, TN33 0AG Robertsbridge TN32 5NG Browse Battle High Street for its wealth of T 07802 243882 / 01424 774719 T 01323 762604 T 01580 881247 E [email protected] W english-heritage.org.uk/pevensey independent shops, one of the features which E [email protected] W battleantiques.co.uk make our town unique. Then head out into W theblackshedgallery.org.uk Explore this dramatic fortress where William the Conqueror landed his the surrounding countryside of 1066 Country My focus is on originality and good A stone’s throw from the A21in a delightful design, an eclectic mixture of antiques, rural setting on a farm just outside the army in 1066. Delve deep into the to discover a whole variety of experiences retro and what appeals to me. historic village of Robertsbridge. dark dungeon of the moated medieval castle and explore a brand new from wine tastings to zoo keeping! 17th - 21st century items. 35+ years experience in the trade. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm museum and exhibition. See website for opening times and prices.

BRITISH DESIGN BRITISH MADE We are passionate about British design, BATEMAN’S made in the British Isles. We advocate EVERYTHING MADE IN BRITAIN buying well to buy less. Everything is HOME AND GARDEN OF RUDYARD KIPLING curated from a portfolio of talented Nestled amongst the beautiful 64 High Street, Battle TN33 0AG BRITISH designers who manufacture TN19 7DS countryside of the Sussex Weald, Partially accessible T 01424 777711 beautiful, useful, affordable, quality work T 01435 882302 Batemans is a 17th-century house E [email protected] - they all have their story. E [email protected] surrounded by gardens, farmland W www.britishdesignbritishmade.com W www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans and trees. You’ll fi nd a Grade I listed Buying BRITISH made reduces our watermill, a natural play area for den @loveBritishmade carbon footprint. We seek out products building and the Mulberry tea-room for created with sustainable or recycled homemade meals and cakes, or bring Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm materials, reuse or recycle at least 90% a picnic. Sunday (see social media for of our supplier packaging and use 100% For property opening times and prices seasonal variations) renewable electricity. Support our UK please refer to the website. Open all year around, except 24 & economy and environment! Miller ©National Trust/John 25 December.

DICKIEBIRD HOMESTORE HOUSE OF CARDS BODIAM CASTLE One of Britain’s most perfectly THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE BETTER INDEPENDENT CARD & GIFT SHOP PICTURESQUE MEDIEVAL CASTLE picturesque castles, built in 1385 to impress friends and frighten enemies. Mount Street, Battle, TN33 0EG 61 High Street, Battle, TN33 0AG Bodiam, Nr Robertsbridge TN32 5UA

The castle rises majestically from the Partially accessible T 07734 922235 T 01424 775004 T 01580 830196 moat, with spiral staircases, towers, E [email protected] W www.battlehouseofcards.co.uk E [email protected] battlements, a portcullis and ruins where W nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle knights once roamed. Bodiam is a place @dickiebirdhomestore @houseofcardsbattle to let your imagination run free. We have fi lled the shop with a bright, • Greetings Cards colourful and eclectic collection of • Luxury Belgian Chocolates Visit the café or tea-room for homemade things for your home and life. We also • Gifts and more meals and cakes, or bring a picnic. For property opening times and prices serve delicious, locally-roasted coffee. please refer to the website. Open all year around, except 24 &

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THE CRAFTY NORMAN WHITE SAILS KENT AND EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY 1 A picturesque line, stretching 10 /2 miles ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOP BOUTIQUE AND NICE THINGS STEAM RAILWAY between Bodiam and . Take a nostalgic trip behind a full-size steam 9 High St, Battle TN33 0AE Station, Station Road, 51 High Street, Battle, TN33 0EN engine on Britain’s fi rst light railway. Northiam TN31 6QT Partially accessible T 01424 773453 T 01424 777333 T 01580 765155 Journey through miles of attractive E [email protected] @thecraftynorman E [email protected] countryside and experience the @whitesailsboutique W www.kesr.org.uk characteristic sights, sounds and smells Battle’s legendary arts and crafts shop A wide range of unique women’s of steam engines working hard on the offers an array of painting materials, Travelcard for all day travel: steep gradients of this charming railway. clothing, accessories, gifts, rugs, crafting ideas and kits along with Adult £18, Child £12, Family 2 + 2 £42 Experience travel and service from a soft furnishings and more. Working an amazing selection of greetings bygone age aboard beautifully restored with family businesses who support Pensioners’ rates apply on selected dates. cards and stationery. We also offer a See our website for full details. coaches and locomotives dating from foreign exchange service. environmental and ethical communities. Victorian times. Please check with establishment to assess suitability. Assist dogs always accepted. Establishments that allow dogs Disabled access 18 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/ATTRACTIONS 19 2 1 Bexhill Museum offers something for BEXHILL MUSEUM everyone – from local history and ENCOURAGING DISCOVERY archaeology, to fashion and motoring 3 4 heritage. These unique collections are 5 2 Egerton Road, Bexhill on Sea TN39 3HL housed in a distinctive building that 1 3 5 combines the traditional Edwardian with 10 T 01424 222058 4 E [email protected] a modern extension. 3 W www.bexhillmuseum.org.uk Brand new this year, a refurbished 6 gallery dedicated to Bexhill’s experience 1 2 during World War II, including audio 1 4 1 histories, wartime artefacts, and a unique Opening times: Daily 20 Jan to mid-Dec 3 model of the town and its railways as 2 Tues - Fri 10am to 5pm 8 they were during the winter of 1940, 5 9 Sat, Sun, Mon 11am to 5pm 7 designed by Eddie Izzard. 5 6 4 2 3 DRUSILLAS PARK Widely known as the best small zoo in 26 ZOO, ADVENTURE PLAY AND RIDES Europe, Drusillas Park offers a fun-tastic day out! 4 25 Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS Come face to face with hundreds of 3 T 01323 874100 exotic animals, from monkeys and 1-23 2 E [email protected] meerkats, plus walk through enclosures, 1 2 3 24 W www.drusillas.co.uk Lemurland and Lory Landing. However, animals are only half the fun! 1 Your little monkeys will adore the themed Download 8 the 1066 Open daily from 10am adventure play areas and seven thrilling 6 Country App (closed 24/25/26 Dec). kids rides! New for 2020 Jurassic Jungle; 5 7 take a walk back in time and discover Located just off the A27 in Alfriston. some Jurassic giants! Pevensey & Herstmonceux Bodiam & Northiam 15 Shipwreck Museum 1 Michelham Priory 1 Bodiam Castle 16 Blue Reef Aquarium CARR TAYLOR VINEYARDS GREAT DIXTER 2 Knockhatch Adventure Park 2 Bodiam Boating Station 17 Hastings Lifeboat FREE ENTRANCE & WINE TASTING HOUSE & GARDENS 3 Herstmonceux Castle – 3 Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway 18 Fishermen’s Museum Gardens & Grounds 4 Great Dixter House & Gardens 19 The Stables Theatre & Arts Centre Wheel Lane, Westfi eld, Hastings Northiam, Rye TN31 6PH 4 The Observatory Science Centre

Partially accessible Oxney Organic Vineyards TN35 4SG (follow signs from A21/A28) 5 20 St Mary in the Castle T 01797 252878 5 Drusillas Park (follow A27) T 01424 752501 E offi [email protected] 6 Stone Cross Windmill Bexhill 21 Seaside Cycle Hire E [email protected] W www.greatdixter.co.uk 7 Pevensey Castle 22 Flamingo at the Stade W www.carr-taylor.co.uk 1 Bexhill Museum Great Dixter is an historic house and 8 Pevensey Court House & Gaol 23 Old Town Amusements & Playland Multi award-winning vineyards open garden and a place of pilgrimage for 2 Egerton Park Kino-Teatr every day from 10am until 5pm horticulturists from across the world. & Burwash 3 De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill 24 (excluding Christmas). Stunning It was the home of gardener and 1 Bateman’s Geotourist Bexhill Audio Tours 25 Hastings Country Park & Nature Reserve sparkling, still and fruit wines. Vineyard gardening writer Christopher Lloyd. 2 Fuller’s Follies 26 Mallydams Wood RSPCA tour vouchers available from only £10pp. Hastings & St Leonards Geotourist Stade Audio Tour & Hurst Green 1 Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 1 Alexandra Park Rye & KING JOHN’S NURSERY MERRIMENTS GARDENS 2 Bewl Water 2 Hastings History House 1 Lamb House NURSERY, GARDEN, CAFE & SHOP GARDEN, PLANTS, SHOP & RESTAURANT 3 King John’s Nursery & Garden 3 Source BMX 4 Merriments Gardens 4 Hastings Museum & Art Gallery 2 Kino Cinema Sheepstreet Lane, Etchingham, TN19 7AZ Road, Hurst Green, TN19 7RA 5 Pashley Manor Gardens 5 Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 3 Rye Tourist Information T 01580 819220 T 01580 860666 6 Smugglers Adventure 4 Rye Castle Museum Ypres Tower E [email protected] E [email protected] Battle & Sedlescombe 7 Flower Makers Museum 5 Nature Reserve W www.kingjohnsnursery.co.uk W www.merriments.co.uk 1 Sedlescome Organic Vineyard 8 East &. West Hill Lifts & Camber Castle A rural setting, beautiful views, we offer Our stunning RHS partner garden 2 Battle Museum of Local History 9 Clambers Play Centre & Battlezone Live 6 Camber Sands a lovely retreat from everyday life. inspires a thriving shop, plant centre 3 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefi eld 10 White Rock Theatre 7 Winchelsea Court Hall Museum Indulge in shopping, a garden meander and restaurant. Seasonal colour, 11 Bowling Greens & Putting Courses or get greedy in the café. home-cooked food and unique gifts are 4 Carr Taylor Vineyards 8 Camber Kite Surf available all year round. Dog friendly. 5 Giants of Brede 12 True Crime Museum King John’s Nursery is a place to be. 9 E-Bike Hire, Camber The gardens open March – October. (stationary steam powered engines) 13 Hastings Adventure & 10 Rare Breeds Centre (follow the A259) Please check with establishment to assess suitability. Assist dogs always accepted. 6 blackShed gallery Crazy Golf Complex Establishments that allow dogs Disabled access Geotourist Battle Audio Tour 14 Geotourist Rye Audio Tours 20 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE 21

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R E M M B RAD Discover: FRO T wide views of ILL H Discover fi ve striking stone sculptures as you XH T countryside BE OR MARKET SQUARE • the oldest guy in the world N + N RECREATION follow this trail, all revealing interesting facts TO GROUND + • what colour post boxes used to be GH OAD K > RI E R PLAY CASTLE about Battle’s past residents, events, fl ora and M B AD • how the children of Battle saved their RO TR N F wide views of fauna. The sculpturesO were created by local H BATTLE MUSEUM school from World War II bombs D T countryside & ALMONRY H K N R I O G artists Gavin RowethL and Elliot Brotherton O MARKET SQUARE gardens • Battle’sH red telephone box and where its N M RECREATION S O CRICKET T informed by researchR undertaken by R F GROUND + GROUND inventorE came from > wide views of E TO T wide views of the community. E PLAY CASTLE countryside • what a ‘twitten’ is QUARTERMIL ST MARY’S countryside FARM>

• where the jam factory used to be N CHURCH & WOOD > AT O GRE BATTLE MUSEUM Tapestry TLE D P A R K L A N E BAT H TO N & ALMONRY K U K NE IG PPE LA O R LEY L gardens H UPPER L AKE MAR M S STUMBLETS K BATTLE O KEY CRICKET T L R R ABBEY O BATTLE STATION F GROUND W E E wide views of E R TO FOOTPATH T countryside wide views ofL RMILE A QUARTE K CHILDREN’S HERITAGE TRAIL (1.5km) countrysideE M B LL K FAR > A ST MARY’S HI T EX T B L M E COUNTRY HERITAGE TRAIL (5km) E O N D > f CHURCHi e & R A OO l d F L T W L RE A IL E FGR HERITAGE SCULPTURE P Tapestry M TTL OM A R K L A N E R BA H E TO A D K S U K W T NE K KEANE TRAIL (keanetrail.org.uk) PP O L IAN ER P EY GS L AK ARL RAILWAY UPPER E M STUMBLETS K BATTLE VISITOR INFORMATION POINT ABBEY LO W BATTLE STATION PARKING E R

TOILETS L A K POST OFFICE E To discover more about Battle’s B LL K A HI BUREAU DE CHANGE T EX T B history make sure you visit Battle L M E E f i O AN PETROL STATION e l d FR L Museum of Local History. L IL FR DEFIBRILLATOR M OM www.battlelocalhistory.com R H E A Financed by the Heritage Lottery Fund. ATM K D ST K W IN PO GS Map by Suzan Aral 22 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE 23

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LONDON M2 M26 A228 M25 Maidstone A21 A28 M20 A2 M23 Tonbridge Gatwick A259 Ashford Dover Tunbridge A28 A262 Wells Dover - Dunkirk A22 A26 B2086 A2070 Channel Folkestone A268 Tenterden A259 Tunn el A21 A28 A268 A23 Battle B2089 Rye A26 A22 A259 Calais The Almonry, Gardens & A27 A27 A259 Hastings Bexhill Battle Museum of Local History Newhaven Eastbourne Newhaven - Boulogne

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Visitor Information By Train Tourist information on Battle and The main London to Hastings line stops surrounding area is available from the in Battle with half hourly services from Almonry, Battle Museum of Local History London Charing Cross, London Bridge The grade II* medieval Town Hall is an approved and various businesses in town. and Waterloo East. Battle is just 78 wedding venue which offers both a beamed minutes away from Charing Cross. Council Chamber with feature fi replace and an The Almonry Battle Museum southeasternrailway.co.uk arbour set in award winning public gardens, High Street, of Local History which provide an oasis in which to sit or wander. Battle, TN33 0EA By Road High Street, Within the gardens is the Arts Council-accredited Nov - Mar: 09:00 - 17:00 Battle is easily accessible from London, Battle, TN33 0EA Battle Museum of Local History covering 125 Mon - Fri Gatwick Airport and Dover/Channel million years of local history! Come and see the Apr - Oct: As above 1 Apr - 31 Oct 2020: Tunnel. To get to Battle use postcode ‘Battle of Hastings Axe’ and much more. & 10:00 - 16:30 Sats 10:00 - 16:30 Mon - Sat TN33 0AR FREE ADMISSION. Disabled access

Museum: 01424 775955 / battlemuseum.com The exceptional fl oral displays throughout the A number of the town’s events are organised DieppeSupported by Council, Battle town have been regularly acknowledged by by Battle Chamber of Commerce. Town Council and 1066 Country Marketing. Almonry: 01424 772210 / battletowncouncil.gov.uk the judges in the National In Bloom competition Details correct at time of going to press, subject Produced by Hastings Borough Council for the and the town has received a Silver award on to change. Whilst every effort has been made Battle Marketing Group - December 2019. numerous occasions. to ensure accuracy in the production of this In the small parks category the Almonry garden guide, no liability for any error, omission or MUSEUM OPENING TIMES: has won the Gold award fi ve times. inaccuracy can be accepted. Monday - Saturday Photos: Suzanne Jones, Jim Holden, Jonny Thompson, Sarah Fretwell, Max Pietroni, Matt 10am - 4.30 pm Southam, Jane Ellis, Abbey Hotel, Kim Hall, Stuart Mepham, Peter Greene and Maxine Simmonds. 1 April - 31 October 2020 24 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM/BATTLE 1066 A date you remember. A day out you won’t forget.

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