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Walk the 1066 battlefield and stand where King Harold died
1066 Battle of Hastings
At Battle Abbey an audio tour leads you across the Battle of Hastings field past wooden figures of Norman and English soldiers, then up the abbey gatehouse roof for the view.
- Where
- Battle, East Sussex (day trip, ~55 miles)
- Format
- Drop-in
- Cost
- ££
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