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1066 Battle of Hastings Guided Tour
South East England, England, United Kingdom
$220.14
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This tour is a private tour for your group only.
Your guide will use a number of laminates and maps to help you understand:
- The background to the 1066 conflict and why Emma of Normandy is the lynchpin character.
- Why there were 4 contendors for the English throne in 1066 and how the actions of each led to 1066 seeing 4 Kings, 3 battles and 2 invasions.
- How the Battle of Hastings unfolded hour by hour and the tactics used by each side.
- What happened after William won the Battle of Hastings.
You will:
- 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
Customizable:
10am start time can be changed to - any time between 9.30am and 11am
Mobility - The battlefield permeter walk is unsuitable for wheelchair users (details of the battle explained overlooking the battlefield)
Please message to request alternatives above
Your guide will use a number of laminates and maps to help you understand:
- The background to the 1066 conflict and why Emma of Normandy is the lynchpin character.
- Why there were 4 contendors for the English throne in 1066 and how the actions of each led to 1066 seeing 4 Kings, 3 battles and 2 invasions.
- How the Battle of Hastings unfolded hour by hour and the tactics used by each side.
- What happened after William won the Battle of Hastings.
You will:
- 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
Customizable:
10am start time can be changed to - any time between 9.30am and 11am
Mobility - The battlefield permeter walk is unsuitable for wheelchair users (details of the battle explained overlooking the battlefield)
Please message to request alternatives above
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1066 Battle of Hastings Guided Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Private Local Historian Guide throughout
- Battle Abbey entrance
- Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting point
If travelling by train you will be met outside the station exit.
If travelling by car, follow the A21 then the A2100. Battle Abbey is clearly signposted. The Abbey has a pay and display carpark.
Return details
The tour ends inside the Abbey leaving you free to further explore the exhibits and grounds independently.
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We stop at a vantage point to view Caldbec Hill, where the Anglo-Saxon army camped the night before the battle.
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St Mary the Virgin ChurchThis 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)
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Battle Abbey and BattlefieldThis forms the bulk of the tour and includes a comprehensive insight into all aspects of the conflict including: Background to the conflict 1002 - 1066 The events of the year 1066 - why there were 4 Kings, 2 invasions and 3 battles An explanation of battle tactics used by both sides See the spot where King Harold was killed. View the abbey ruins and understand what happened when Henry VIII closed the monasteries
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1066 Battle of Hastings Guided Tour
South East England, England, United Kingdom
$220.14
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!