2016 Battle Guide - Visit 1066 Country

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2016 Official Guide
EAST SUSSEX
BATTLE
Battle of
hastings
950
TH
anniversary
EDITION
SITE OF THE 1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS
www.visit1066country.com
/battle
www.visit1066country.com/battle
www.battlesussex.co.uk
Visitor Information
How to get here
By Train
The main London to Hastings
line stops in Battle with half
hourly services from London
Charing Cross and Waterloo East.
Battle is just 78 minutes away
from Charing Cross.
www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
By Bus or Coach
A daily National Express bus
service runs from London,
www.nationalexpress.com. It is
also a major stopping route for
buses that service the local area.
Ramsgate
M2
M26
A228
M25
Gatwick
A259
Tunbridge
Wells
B2086
A21
A27
A22
A27
A259
Newhaven
Tenterden
B2089
A259
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Eastbourne
The exceptional floral displays throughout the
town have been regularly acknowledged by the
judges in the National In Bloom competition
and the town received a Silver award on
numerous occasions, most recently in 2013.
Boulogne
In the small parks category the Almonry garden
has won the Gold award five times.
A number of the town’s events are organised by
Battle Chamber of Commerce.
Details correct at time of going to press, subject
to change. Whilst every effort has been made to
ensure accuracy in the production of this guide,
no liability for any error, omission or inaccuracy
can be accepted.
Photographs supplied by English Heritage,
Jonny Thompson, Alex Lake, Chris Parker and
Bob Mazzer, Oliver Campion, Suzanne Jones,
Jane Ellis, Matt Southam & John Cole.
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Front cover, sculpture by Guy Portelli FRBS RBA,
Battle Festival 2015
Supported by Rother District Council, Battle
Town Council and 1066 Country Marketing.
Produced by Hastings Borough Council for the
Battle Marketing Group - November 2015.
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ANNIVERSARY
COME CELEBRATE WITH US!
Battle is just a few years shy of its
1000th birthday, but we love a party
and can’t wait that long for a big
celebration. So we’re pushing the
boat out during 2016 for our 950th
anniversary year. Discover Battle
for yourselves, the town proud to
be home to the site of the Battle of
Hastings in 1066.
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The Almonry
High Street,
Battle, TN33 0EA
Information from outside the
Almonry 09:00 – 17:00 daily
and
Battle Museum of Local History
High Street, Battle, TN33 0EA
25 March – 29 October 2016
10:00 – 16:30
M20
M25
LONDON
Tourist information on Battle
and surrounding area is at
the Almonry, Battle Museum
of Local History and various
businesses in town.
By Road
Battle is 105km from London,
90km from Gatwick Airport,
85km from the Port of Dover,
72km from the Channel Tunnel
(Folkestone), 48km Newhaven
Port. From the M25, take
Junction 5 to the A21 towards
Hastings. Follow the A21 to
Johns Cross roundabout and
take the second exit (A2100)
to Battle.
‘1066: Year of the Normans’ introduces a
number of new developments at the Abbey for
Summer 2016!
Climb up to the gatehouse roof for a bird’s eye
view over the historic battlefield.
Visit our special exhibition to show the lead in,
location and legacy of the Battle of Hastings.
Don’t miss our re-enactment of the Battle of
Hastings in October. Whose side will you be on?
You’ll have FREE entry throughout 2016 in
celebration of the 950th anniversary of the
Battle of Hastings AND our 60th birthday!
See the only axe head recovered from the
battlefield and touch and feel replica.
Be spoilt for choice with THREE tapestries on show:
a section of the Bayeux Tapestry embroidered
especially for 2016; the Stothard Tapestry from
1818 and the famous Alderney Tapestry.
Battle Festival | Throughout October |
Throughout Battle
Our third instalment of Battle Festival in October
will be its biggest and most diverse yet.
Enjoy a whole month of live music, visual
arts, film, poetry, gastronomy, astrology,
comedy and more with world class musicians,
contemporary international and regional artists
and performances by household names.
Tour the town’s bars and restaurants for the
lively Battle Fringe running throughout the
month. What a great excuse!
SSSHHH, there are even whispers of a major
collaboration with Glyndebourne ...
Concorde 1066
Watch the parade of re-enactors and local
students up pretty Battle High Street with the
Military Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas.
Help us to welcome our friends from Normandy,
Picardy, Canada, the USA, and the ones who
started it all - the original
Norsemen (Normans) from
Norway and Denmark!
Watch the Lowering of the
Flags at sunset on the Abbey
Green, in the shadow of Battle
Abbey and just an arrow’s flight
from one of the most famous
battlefields in English history.
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THE BIRTHPLACE OF
On 14th October 1066,
this area which would become
the picturesque market town
of Battle, witnessed the most
celebrated confrontation to
take place on English soil –
the Battle of Hastings.
Following his victory and
coronation as King of England,
between the years 1070 and
1094, William the Conqueror
built Battle Abbey – a penance
ordered by the Pope for the loss
of life incurred in the conflict.
The town subsequently grew
up beyond the abbey walls to
become the thriving community
you see today.
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An Unforgettable Visit
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and
Battlefield is the best place in the UK
to learn about the Norman invasion of
England and downfall of the Saxon king
Harold at the historic battle of 1066.
Take time to explore the abbey and
battlefield, and lift the lid on the battle
that changed the course of English
history. Visit the interactive exhibitions
and take the audio tour of the battlefield
and abbey ruins.
MODERN ENGLAND
An Oasis of Tranquility
Towards the northern end of the High
Street, the Medieval Almonry and its
Gardens, originally built in 1090, is now
home to the Town Council and
the Battle Museum of Local History.
Here you will find all manner of
artefacts, including the only battleaxe
to be discovered from the battlefield.
As the town grew, the Church of St
Mary the Virgin was built and it stands
to this day to the east of the abbey
gates. Here you will discover, among
other things, a Norman font and rare
14th century wall paintings.
Gunpowder, Treason and Plot
Did you know that in the 17th century
Battle was the centre of the gunpowder
industry? It is likely that Guy Fawkes’
gunpowder came from this area. The
Battel Bonfire Boyes celebrate the
gunpowder plot each November with
a spectacular fireworks display and
torchlight procession.
Today Battle is a bustling market town
and with good reason is hailed a ‘topten hidden gem of Europe’ by Lonely
Planet.
If you’ve never visited, make our 950th
anniversary year the time you do! If
you’ve been before, we’d love to see
you back!
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MEET MODERN
BATTLE
That Battle is a little town with a BIG
history is undeniable. But there’s also an
exciting, contemporary side to discover,
one which perfectly complements its
remarkable background.
Just 78 minutes from London, by direct
rail from central London, Battle makes the
perfect day out and the ideal short break
destination. Situated in the heart of the
Sussex countryside, yet just 7 miles from
the coast, Battle really is a town for all
seasons, tastes and budgets.
Stroll up the High Street or explore the
‘twittens’ to discover independent, family
run shops and boutiques, a range of
enticing eateries, and galleries exhibiting
international and regional artists. We
even have a ‘destination’ wool shop and
if British design is your ‘thing’, there’s
a shop bursting with brilliantly British
designer products right here!
Many of our pubs, tea rooms and
restaurants host regular events and their
menus feature seasonal, local produce.
Follow the Keane Trail around town to
discover why international super-group
Keane have written and sung so much
about Battle. See page 23 for more details.
Discover today’s Battle here with our
3-minute film which perfectly captures
the essence of the town, its people
and events www.vimeo.com/
keanetrail/visit-battle.
Scan this with your
smartphone to view the film.
CHEQUERS INN
eat . drink . relax
chequers inn.lower lake.battle.tn33 0at
01424 772088 www.chequersinnbattle.com
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SMALL TOWN,
BIG EVENTS
So Very Battle!
Tie in a visit with one of the quirkier
annual events. Check out the annual
Marbles Match on Good Friday, the
Medieval Fayre in May, the Scarecrow
Festival throughout the town in July, and
the major re-enactment of the Battle of
Hastings in October.
Torchlight processions, chain mail,
fireworks and fancy dress are de rigueur!
Arts & Culture
October’s Battle Arts & Music Festival
will be even bigger and better in 2016,
with the introduction of a headline event
in collaboration with Glyndebourne.
The festival will coincide with Pure Arts
Group’s annual art fair and there’s the
popular Battle Fringe in the town’s bars
and restaurants too.
Add in three permanent galleries and it
is easy to see how Battle holds its own
against larger towns and cities.
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“Pick of the Week”
October 2016
The Guardian,
The Observer
Old Regulars
Oldies and goodies include Every Last
Friday (ELF), a unique live entertainment
experience in many locations around
Battle. Just choose a venue and the
performers will come to you in 20 minute
sessions on the last Friday of the month.
Add to the mix seasonal flower
shows, the Battel Bonfire Boyes 10k
and monthly cinema evenings, ad
hoc walking tours and regular events
at Battle Museum and Battle Abbey.
Latest details can be found on www.
visit1066country.com/battle or www.
battlesussex.co.uk
classical concerts
visual arts
culinary
music
workshops
comedy film
family talks
poetry choral fringe & more
throughout October throughout Battle
celebrating BATTLE OF HASTINGS 950th
anniversary with a major programme of events
BattleFestival.co.uk
And keep an eye on the town’s
websites for ad-hoc walking tours and
regular events at Battle Museum and
Battle Abbey.
All told, Battle truly is a year-round
destination where there’s always
something to do and see.
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www.visit1066country.com/attractions
Pevensey & Herstmonceux
Battle & Sedlescombe
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Michelham Priory
Knockhatch Adventure Park
Herstmonceux Castle –
Gardens & Grounds
The Observatory Science Centre,
Herstmonceux
Drusillas Park (follow A27)
Stone Cross Windmill
Pevensey Castle
Pevensey Court House & Gaol
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St Nicholas Church, Pevensey
Bexhill
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Brightling & Burwash
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Bateman’s, Burwash
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Fuller’s Follies, Brightling
Ticehurst & Hurst Green
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Bewl Water
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest
King John’s Nursery & Garden
Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst
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Merriments Gardens, Hurst Green
Bodiam & Northiam
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Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Boating Station
Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway,
Northiam and Bodiam
4 Great Dixter House & Gardens, Northiam
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Welcome to
Sedlescome Organic Vineyard
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey &
Battlefield
Sedlescombe Golf Club
James Andrews School of Golf,
Sedlescombe
Carr Taylor Vineyards, Westfield
Giants of Brede (stationary
steam engines)
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Bexhill Museum
Egerton Park
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De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill
Hastings
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Beauport Park Golf Course
1066 Target Sports
Alexandra Park
Hastings History House
Source BMX
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery
Hastings Castle and 1066 Story
Smugglers Adventure, Hastings
Flower Makers Museum, Hastings
East &. West Hill Lifts,
Hastings Old Town
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11 Hastings Country Park & Nature Reserve
Sussex Community Rail Partnership works along the
Marshlink railway, which runs between Hastings and
612 Clambers Play Centre & Battlezone Live
Laser Outdoor Combat, Hastings
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13 White Rock Theatre, Hastings
714 Bowling Greens & Putting
Courses, Hastings
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15 True Crime Museum, Hastings
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16 Hastings Adventure &
Crazy Golf Complex
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17 Jerwood Gallery,
Hastings Old Town
818 Shipwreck Museum,
Hastings Old Town
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19 Blue Reef Aquarium,
Hastings Old Town
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20 Hastings Pier
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21 Hastings Lifeboat
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22 Fishermen’s Museum,
Hastings Old Town
23 Hastings Audio Tour of the Stade
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Rye
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Lamb House, Rye
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Kino Cinema, Rye
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Rye Heritage Centre
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Camber Sands
Rye Art Gallery
Rye Castle Museum Ypres Tower
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
& Camber Castle
Where Cultures Collide
With a spectacular combination of coast
and countryside, relics and ruins and
contemporary culture, 1066 Country
offers something for all. Battle is central
to the action so take your pick from our
wide range of accommodation then go
out and explore.
Trace the footsteps of the Normans
from their landing point at Pevensey
along the 1066 Country Walk inland
to Battle, passing the Observatory
Science Centre and Gardens and
Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle; take
the Coastal Culture Trail from the De La
Warr Pavilion, Bexhill to the Jerwood
Gallery, Hastings; be inspired by the
picturesque fishing fleets or the pretty
streets of Rye and Hastings; explore the
natural beauty of Camber Sands and
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
The exciting Root 1066 International
Festival (10 September – 2 October
2016), especially curated for our 950th
anniversary of the Battle of Hastings,
gives a contemporary twist to the 1066
story and hands over the baton to
Battle in October.
www.visit1066country.com
Where to go
Pevensey Castle is a ‘must see’ attraction
here, with a history stretching back over
16 centuries. Pevensey Castle chronicles
more graphically than any other fortress
the story of Britain’s south coast
defences.
It was built in the 4th century as one
of the last and strongest of the Roman
‘Saxon Shore’ forts, ‘Anderida’, twothirds of whose towered walls still
stand. When the Roman army left
Britain the Saxons began invading in
earnest and the old fort was left derelict
and abandoned. A few centuries later
another invader, William, Duke of
Normandy - and soon to become William
the Conqueror, of course - landed nearby
in the still existing bay and turned the
fort into Pevensey Castle by building
upon the old Roman walls. The castle
has been threatened several times since
then and during World War II it became
a lookout over the channel for enemy
aircraft. Today you can visit the famous
English Heritage site at Pevensey Castle
and experience its long and chequered
history through various exhibits and
displays.
Pevensey village leads up to the castle
entrance and offers an interesting mix
of weatherboard and stone cottages,
antique shops, traditional pubs and
cafes. The Pevensey Court House
Museum in the High Street dates back
to the thirteenth century. The building
was used as the town hall and gaol until
1886. The court room with dock, cells
and exercise yard are still intact and the
museum also has a selection of local
history displays to see.
The dramatic Pevensey Bay lies on the
shingle beach. During the 18th and 19th
centuries it became involved in the south
coast smuggling trade and in 1833 was
the backdrop for a violent clash between
smugglers and customs men. A number
of Martello towers were erected along
the bay at the beginning of the 19th
century against Napoleonic attack.
Pevensey Bay is well known today to all
sailing enthusiasts. The local sailing club
offers a variety of classes of boats and
has a full programme of racing.
The inspiring 31 mile 1066 Country Walk
starts at Pevensey Castle, winds its way
to Herstmonceux, through to Battle and
across the countryside to Rye.
1066 Country Events
February
Rye Bay Scallops Week
March
Hastings Half Marathon
May
Jack in the Green, Morris Dancing Festival,
Hastings
June
Midsummer Fish Fest, Hastings
July
Bexhill Carnival Week, Roaring 20s
August
Meet the Normans and Saxons, 1066
Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield,
Rye International Jazz Festival
September
Rye Arts Festival, Hastings Seafood & Wine
Festival, ROOT 1066 International Festival
October
Hastings Week and Bonfire Procession
November
Rye Fawkes
December
Various Christmas late night shopping in the
1066 Country towns.
For our full events programme see
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Events in Battle & 1066 Country
These are just some of the events taking place in 2016.
For full listings, see www.visit1066country.com or
Follow us on facebook.com
/1066Country & /battlesussex
Like us on twitter.com
@Visit1066 & @battlesussex
English Heritage
National Trust
Events for 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings
Friday 25 March-Saturday
29 October
1066@BattleMuseum: see the ‘Battle of
Hastings Axe’, the Stothard print of the
Bayeux Tapestry, a section of the Bayeux
tapestry specially embroidered for 2016,
a diorama of the Battle and much more.’
Easter Weekend and every
Sunday in April
1 May – 30 September Wed – Sunday
Pevensey Court House Museum and Gaol
The Great 1066 Invasion Wednesday 29 June
1066: Origins, Events and Aftermath –
a talk by Keith Foord
Throughout September and October
from Friday 2 September
The Alderney Tapestry
Friday 14 October
Concorde 1066, Battle.
Commemorative event to mark the 950th
anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.
Tuesday 6 September
‘The Bayeux Tapestry and the Story of the
Missing Panel’ by Kate Russell
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 October
Re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings,
Battle Abbey
10 September – 2 October
Root 1066 International Festival
Thursday 13 October
The Battle of Hastings’: a talk by Brig Hugh
Willing, Battle Memorial Hall
Saturday 15 October
Hastings Bonfire & Torchlight Procession
16th October
1066 Country Relay, Pevensey – Battle
Thursday 8 – Saturday 10 December
Illuminated Abbey, Battle Abbey
Dates of events correct at time of going to press, but may be subject to change. Contact the venue or information Centre for confirmation.
Regular Events
March 2016
Throughout January and February
Books for Boys Exhibition,
Bateman’s, Burwash Sunday 6
Mothering Sunday tea,
Bateman’s, Burwash ELF (Every Last Friday),
Battle’s monthly Arts and Music Festival in
venues around town
Saturday 19
Cadbury Easter Hunt,
Bateman’s, Burwash Farmers’ Market, Brede
Every Friday, 10:00 – 12:00
Brede Village Hall
Saturday 19 – Sunday 20
Great Dixter Winter Opening
Friday 25
Battle Annual Marbles competition and
Easter Bonnet parade, 10:00 – 12:00,
Abbey Green, Battle
Mid-July – Mid August (Tues - Sat)
Lily Time at Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst
Bodiam Castle
From Wednesday 27 July until
Thursday 25 August
Every Wednesdays &Thursdays
Knight and Princess Academy,
Bodiam Castle
Throughout August
Building Bodiam, Bodiam Castle
Throughout October
Stories we live by, Bodiam Castle
Friday 25 – Monday 28
Easter Adventure Quest, Battle Abbey
February 2016
Sunday 27
Bexhill 100 Easter Bonnet Display & Parade.
Classic cars on Bexhill seafront.
Sunday 14
Valentine’s Day tea, Bateman’s,
Burwash Monday 15 – Friday 19
Normans & Saxons!, Battle Abbey
Friday 25 - Friday 8 April
Easter Fun at Battle Museum of Local History
Sat 20 - Sun 21
Great Dixter Winter Opening April 2016
Rye Bay Scallop Week
Sat 2 - Sunday 3
Great Dixter Spring Plant Fair
PASHLEY MANOR
GARDENS
‘One of the finest gardens in England’
B R A M L E Y & T EA L
Delight in the sweeping borders,
elegant rose, kitchen & walled
gardens, enchanting woodland paths
& tranquil vistas that form this
award winning garden.
Café; Gift Shop; Sculpture
Ticehurst TN5 7HE 01580 200888
H O L ID AY C OTTAG E S
pashleymanorgardens.com
Beautiful romantic
5-acre garden.
Nursery,
shop & café.
GREAT DIXTER
HOUSE & GARDENS
Open (Good Friday) 25th March
to 30th October 2016
Tuesday to Sunday and
Bank Holiday Mondays.
Gardens 11am to 5pm (last admission)
House 2pm to 5pm
Specialist Plant Nursery
& Gift Shop
King John’s Nursery, Sheepstreet Lane,
Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7AZ
01580 819220
kingjohnsnursery.co.uk
01797 252878
www.greatdixter.co.uk
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CASTLE INN - BODIAM
The Castle Inn is directly opposite picturesque Bodiam Castle and a
short walk to the Kent and East Sussex railway. Terraced garden, and a
cosy log fire, homemade food, childrens menu.
Breakfast every weekend 9 til 12
Opening hours
11am to 11pm everyday
Food served 12 to 9pm summer
12 to 3pm / 6pm to 9pm winter
Main Road, Bodiam TN32 5UB
www.shepherdneame.co.uk
With a huge choice of luxury self-catering holiday cottages
throughout 1066 Country, Bramley and Teal will help you
find the perfect base for your holiday or break.
01580 830330
BRAMLEYANDTEAL.CO.UK / 01580 713669
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Friday 13
Museum at Night, Bateman’s, Burwash
Anglo Continental Street Market,
Bexhill
Friday 22 - Saturday 7 May
Tulip Festival at Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst
Friday 29
Spring flower walk, Bateman’s, Burwash
May 2016
Until Saturday 7
Tulip Festival at Pashley Manor Gardens,
Ticehurst
Sunday 19
Father’s Day tea
Friday 24 - Saturday 25
Battle’s Big Weekend
Sunday 15
Open Day, Brownbread Horse Rescue
Centre, Near Battle
Friday 19:00 – 23:00
Saturday 28 - Monday 30
Birds of Prey at the Museum
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26
Battle Photographic Society Annual Print
Exhibition, Battle Memorial Hall
Saturday 28 – Saturday 4 June
Sculpture in Particular at Pashley Manor
Gardens, Ticehurst
Sunday 26
Bexhill 100 Classic Cars
Seafront Display
Saturday 11.00 – 23:30
Battle Recreation Ground
Saturday 28 May – Sunday 5 June
Bows, Arrow & Battle Tactics, Battle Abbey
Sunday 29 – Monday 30
Battle Medieval Fayre, Abbey Green
Sunday 29
Bexhill 100 Classic Cars, Seafront Display
July 2016
Art Exhibitions - Check websites for opening times
Saturday 2 - Sunday 3
Brightling International Horse Trials
Brightling Park, Robertsbridge
THE BLACKSHED GALLERY,
Robertsbridge, 2016 programme
Monday 4 - Saturday 23
The Battle Scarecrow Festival,
displays around the town
From 3 December 2015 23 January 2016
Ian Penney, Paper Cut Exhibition –
Harlequinade
16.30 – 10.00
Big Camp Weekend
Bateman’s, Burwash, East SussexTN19 7DS
Saturday 4 June - Thursday 28 July
Summer Exhibition - resident/guest artists
Wednesday 1 June – Saturday 9 July
Alan Rankle & Bent Holstein
Saturday 3 - Thursday 29 September
Autumn Exhibition - resident/guest artists
Saturday 23
Bexhill Roaring 20s
Throughout September
Chris Levine
Medieval Tournament, Battle Abbey
Saturday 8 October – Saturday 12
November
Kate Adams MBE
Saturday 1 October - Thursday 3
November
Masterpiece - partnering Battle Festival
Thursday 5 – Saturday 7
Battle Light Opera Group presents
Sweet Charity, Battle Memorial Hall
Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19
Special Rose Week at Pashley Manor
Gardens, Ticehurst
Sunday 31
Bexhill 100 Classic Cars
Seafront Display
www.simplyitalian.co.uk
Saturday 2 April - Thursday 12 May
Land | Sea | Sky - a celebration of nature
Sunday 17
Hastings Pirate Day 2016
Saturday 30 – Sunday 7 August
Hastings Old Town Carnival Week
Thursday 21 – Thursday
22 December
Jennifer Binnie & Jennifer Corker
James Andrews
School of Golf
First-rate instruction from beginner to expert level.
PGA professionals teach carefully structured,
2-5 day courses, maximum group size of 5 students.
Open until
late 7 days
a week
Tuesday 1 - Thursday 31 March
Spring Exhibition - seasonally uplifting
Saturday 2 - Saturday 30 April
Exhibition of paintings by Sam Smith,
Supported by ProjectArtWorks & Arts
Council England
June 2016
Family-owned, child-friendly
restaurant offering authentic Italian
cuisine & seasonal daily specials.
Thursday 14 Jan - Monday 29 February
Winter Exhibition of resident gallery artists
Friday 15 - Sunday 17
Walled Garden Music Festival
Brightling Park, Robertbridge, TN32 5HH
Monday 2
Jack in the Green Festival,
Hastings Old Town
23 High Street, Battle TN33 0EA
Tel/Fax: 01424 772100
Tuesday 2 Feb - Saturday 19 March
Craig Hudson, Bronze Sculpture
Exhibition
SAFFRON GALLERY, Battle, 2016
01424 871700 • [email protected] • www.golfschool.co.uk
Sedlescombe Golf Club, Kent Street, Sedlescombe, East Sussex TN33 0SD
Saturday 30 July - Thursday 1
September
Between the Lines, drawings & prints
Saturday 5 - Thursday 19 November
Jane Ford Solo Exhibition - oils/drawings
Saturday 19 November - Saturday
24 December
Christmas Exhibition - gifts & treats
Beauport Park
Golf Course
The course: 18 hole pay and play,
14 bay floodlit covered range,
9 hole pitch and putt and buggies available.
Golf store: Fully stocked with the latest brands.
Tuition with PGA instructors.
Clubhouse bar & restaurant.
Free entrance and wine-tasting
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brown signs off the A21/A28)
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Open daily 10am - 5pm •
Wheel Lane,
Westfield, Hastings
TN35 4SG (follow the
Award-winning Bubbly
Bookable Tours
Light Refreshments
Hampers and Vouchers
Picnic Area and Walks
01424 752501 • [email protected] • www.carr-taylor.co.uk
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Membership available. Visitors welcome.
Old coaching inn. Open 7 days for home
cooked local dishes. Live music. B&B.
www.thebullinnbattle.co.uk
27 High Street TN33 0EA
Battle Road, St Leonards TN37 7BP
Golf: 01424 854245 Clubhouse: 01424 851165
beauportparkgolf.co.uk [email protected]
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Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival
Battle Festival
1 – 31 October
December 2016
Sunday 25
1066 Charity Walk for St Michael’s Hospice
Sat 1 - Sun 2
Great Dixter Autumn Plant Fair
Each weekend in December
Christmas at Bodiam Castle
Sunday 25
Dachsund Fun Show, Great Dixter House
& Gardens
Saturday 15
National Town Criers Championship, Hastings
Hastings Bonfire & Torchlight Procession
Until Saturday 31
Christmas at Bateman’s, Burwash
Monday 29
Bexhill 100 Classic Car Show at
The Polegrove, Bexhill
October 2016
Battle of Hastings 950, Battle Abbey
August 2016
September 2016
PLEASE SEE 950 ANNIVERSARY
EVENTS BOX ON PAGE 12 FOR
FURTHER OCTOBER EVENTS
Mid - July – Mid August (Tues - Sat)
Lily Time at Pashley Manor Gardens,
Ticehurst
PLEASE SEE 950 ANNIVERSARY
EVENTS BOX ON PAGE 12 FOR
FURTHER SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Pure Arts Autumn Fair, Powder Mills Hotel,
Battle
Saturday 12
Rye Fawkes Bonfire & Torchlight Procession
Bexhill Festival of the Sea
Thursday 27 – Saturday 29
Abbey After Dark, Battle Abbey (ages 13+)
Until Sunday 7
Hastings Old Town Carnival Week
Sunday 4
Battel Bonfire Boyes 10K
High Street, Battle
Saturday 19
Robertsbridge Bonfire
& Torchlight Procession
November 2016
Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Birds of Prey & Art Activities at
Battle Museum
Tuesday 6 – Sunday 11
New for 2016. Dahlia Debut,
Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst
Saturday 26
Battle Christmas Lights On, Battle Memorial
Hall and Abbey Green
World War 1 Weekend
Anglo Continental Street Market,
Bexhill
Wednesday 10
The Jungle Book story day
Thursday 25 – Monday 29
Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival
Saturday 27 – Monday 29
Herstmonceux Medieval Festival
Monday 1 – Wednesday 31
Summer of ‘66, Battle Abbey
Vintage inspired accessories,
clothing and lifestyle gifts
Saturday 3rd
Bexhill Lions Family Fun Santa Dash
DLWP and the Promenade
Sunday 16
Apple Day, Bateman’s, Burwash
Thursday 8
Battle Gala Night, late night shopping
in town
Haunted Abbey, Battle Abbey
Saturday 5
Battle Bonfire & Torchlight Procession
Thursday 10 - Saturday 12
Battle Light Opera Group presents
Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’,
Battle Memorial Hall
Thursday 8
Christmas Gala night
Great Dixter Christmas Fair
See website for dates
Christmas Gift Shop, Pashley Manor
Gardens .
Welcome to Shire Country Clothing, the premier store for
all things outdoors.With many famous names such as
Dubarry, Barbour,Harris Tweed, RM Williams,
Shire caters for ladies, men and children too.
Stocking clothing,footwear, accessories and some ideal gifts.
Open every day or shop online
at www.aurelieandrose.co.uk
3 High Street
Battle (by the Abbey)
01424 775331
Open six days a week- or order online.
www.shirecountryclothing.co.uk
33 High Street, Battle TN33 OEA • 01424 772456
Battle Wool Shop
Knitting Crochet Beads Spinning Weaving
Haberdashery Needlepoint Cross-stitch
OPEN
9.30am - 5pm
Monday - Saturday
2 Mount Street
Battle, TN33 0EG
01424 775073
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Bexhill Museum offers something for everyone –
from local history and archaeology to fashion and
Bexhill’s motor heritage. The unique collections
are housed in a distinctive building which
combines a traditional Edwardian museum with a
modern extension.
in the palm of your hand
The official 1066 Country app is
the essential guide to Hastings,
Battle, Bexhill, Rye, Pevensey and
Herstmonceux.
Opening Times:
Daily February to mid-December
Tues-Fri 10am to 5pm
Sat, Sun, Mon 11am to 5pm
DOWNLOAD
THE APP
NOW!
The Almonry, Gardens &
Egerton Road • Bexhill on Sea • TN39 3HL
[email protected]
www.bexhillmuseum.co.uk
Registered Charity No. 1102638
01424 222058
The 15th Century Almonry, now Battle Town
Council, is situated at the end of the High Street
away from the Abbey. It is surrounded by
award-winning gardens, which provide an oasis
in which to sit or wander round.
Built in 1385 to impress friends and frighten
enemies, Bodiam’s brooding walls tower
majestically out of the moat.
Events throughout the year.
Open: 10.30am - 5pm daily or dusk if earlier
(closed 24/25 Dec)
Bodiam, Near Robertsbridge
East Sussex TN32 5UA
Tel: 01580 830196
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle
Castle & grounds price
including a donation:
Adult £9.15
Child £4.60
Family 2 + 3 £22.90
Make time to visit the beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan
gardens surrounding Herstmonceux’s moated 15th Century castle.
The castle is not open to the public; however guided tours are
conducted at an extra charge and subject to availability, but due to
the operation of a busy university we strongly advise you to phone for
confirmation of times before your visit.
Whilst you are here don’t forget to visit the Tea Room,
Visitor’s Centre, Children’s Woodland Play Area and Nature Trail.
Daily 25th March - 30th October (Closed 26th August)
10am - 6pm, closes at 5pm during October
Adults £6, Concessions £4.95 & children under 16 £3
(last admission one hour before closing)
Hailsham, BN27 1RN • Telephone: 01323 833816
www.herstmonceux-castle.com
Within the gardens is the Arts Council-accredited
Battle Museum of Local History covering 125
million years of local history! Come and see the
‘Battle of Hastings Axe’ and much more.
FREE ADMISSION.
Museum: 01424 775955 / www.battlemuseum.com
Almonry: 01424 772210
MUSEUM OPENING TIMES:
Monday - Saturday
10am - 4.30 pm
25 March - 29 October 2016
Where To Stay
Hotel Accommodation Min - Max prices (incl. VAT which is subject to change) are PER ROOM based on two people
sharing a twin/double room, with breakfast. (prices usually relate to low/high season).
Choose from the cosiness of our renowned B&Bs, pretty beamed cottages or the elegant parkland
setting of our country house hotels. Alternatively, our excellently-equipped self-catering properties
set in stunning 1066 countryside will guarantee you the warmest of welcomes!
The Brickwall Hotel ★ ★ ★
★ Simple, practical, no frills
The Green, Sedlescombe
Battle TN33 0QA
t: 01424 870253
f: 01424 870785
[email protected]
www.brickwallhotel.com
★★ Well presented and well run
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Ratings made easy
★★★ Good level of quality and comfort
★★★★ Excellent service throughout
The Sussex Breakfast. Made from quality
ingredients sourced direct from local farms.
★★★★★ Exceptional with a degree of luxury
★★★★
YELLOW stars from the AA.
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
from Quality In Tourism.
Special awards given to establishments who have
achieved exceptional quality, offering above the
standard rating.
For more information on the quality assessments
please visit www.qualityintourism.co.uk and
www.theaa.com/travel
Available for £1
at Market Square
and Mount Street
car parks, AHA
on Mount Street,
Abbey Court and
Park Lane.
Battle Town Trail
The Battle Town Trail is a self-guided
tour providing an interesting snapshot
into the town’s history. Battle has a
wealth of intriguing architecture and
by following the Trail you will discover
many interesting facts. Ideally, you
should begin at Battle Abbey but it is a
circular walk and can be joined at any
point. Just look for one of the round
Town Trail plaques and join in!
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1066 Country Partner. Helping to support
and promote tourism in this unique historic
region.
Tourism South East Member.
The Beautiful South. A Tourism South East
award for excellence that celebrates the very
best in tourism and hospitality.
Your personal
tour guide!
Your own guided audio tour of
Battle on your smartphone via
Geotourist! Use GPS functionality
or download the tour before
you come. Download the FREE
Geotourist app for iPhone and
Android and you’re ready for battle!
geotourist.com
Rooms: 24
Single: £60 - £75 B&B
Double: £80 - £125 B&B
Prices per room per night.
The Brickwall Hotel is set in the heart of 1066 Country
overlooking the pretty village green of Sedlescombe.
Originally built in 1597 for the local Ironmaster the
hotel offers a warm welcome and is privately owned
and run by a friendly team of experienced staff. There
is a spacious residents’ lounge, oak panelled bar
and beautiful beamed dining room as well as the
Garden Room which is ideal for private parties and
meetings. Particular attention is paid to the quality and
variety of food served with all local produce being
used complemented by an extensive wine list. The
hotel has a variety of rooms all with private facilities,
including Doubles, Twins, Four Poster and Ground
Floor rooms many of which overlook the hotel garden
or across the village.
The Cooden Beach Hotel, Bexhill ★ ★ ★
Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill TN39 4TT
t: 01424 842281
f: 01424 846142
[email protected]
www.thecoodenbeachhotel.co.uk
Set directly on the beach with 41 ensuite
bedrooms. Dine in Beachside Restaurant or
Bistro Style in The Cooden Tavern and during
the warmer months Beachside Terrace for drinks
or Alfresco dining.
Rooms: 41
From: £60 B&B pppn
PowderMills Hotel ★ ★ ★
PowderMills Hotel, Powdermill Lane,
Battle TN33 0SP
t: 01424 775511
f: 01424 774540
[email protected]
www.powdermillshotel.com
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Rooms: 48
Prices: £140 - £350
The PowderMills is a 18th Century listed privately
owned Country House Hotel in 150 acres adjoining
the battlefield of 1066. The Hotel is one mile from the
historic town of Battle and the Abbey. All 48 rooms
are individually furnished each with a luxury ensuite
bathroom. The Orangery Restaurant has received
many accolades and has a 2 AA rosette for fine dining.
It is open every day for residents and non residents for
luncheon, light snacks, afternoon teas, coffee and
dinner. The hotel has several function rooms and can
cater for weddings, conferences,corporate events and
private parties for up to 300 guests.
The Abbey Hotel
84 High Street, Battle TN33 0AQ
t: 01424 772755
[email protected]
www.thebattleabbeyhotel.co.uk
Sitting directly opposite Battle Abbey gatehouse
we have 8 beautiful and stylish ensuite rooms above
our fabulous lounge bar/restaurant. Using local
produce our menu Includes British tapas. Our large
beer garden will be ready for Summer 2016
Rooms: 8
From: £75 pn
@abbeyhotel1066
theabbeyhotelbattle
Guest Accommodation Min - Max prices (incl. VAT which is subject to change) are PER ROOM based on two people sharing a
twin/double room, with breakfast. (prices usually relate to low/high season).
Tollgate Farmhouse ★★★★
59 North Trade Road
Battle TN33 OHS
t: 01424 777436
[email protected]
www.tollgatefarmhouse.co.uk
SILVER AWARD
Tollgate Farmhouse is set in walking distance
from the historic town of Battle. The house is
modern, including family suite and one room
with disabled facilities. We are the longest
established B&B in Battle.
Prices: Single from £50,
Double/Twin from £80
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Comfortable, Sustainable. Unique Glamping
and Camping, Bodiam, East Sussex
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Senlac Wood Caravan & Camping ★★★
Woodland site with reception, games room,
electric hook-up, free hot showers, children’s
play area, tourist information, hard standings
and caravan storage. Also available ‘back to
basics’ camping down in the woods.
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Catsfield Road, Catsfield,
Nr Battle TN33 9LN
t: 01424 773969
[email protected]
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£319 - £1279
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Award-winning holiday park featuring self-catering
lodge accommodation. Providing a wonderful
countryside experience for couples & families
alike. Superb indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room,
sauna, gym, beauty therapies, tennis court.
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Crowhurst Park ★★★★★
Telham Lane, Battle TN33 0SL
t: 01424 773344
[email protected]
www.crowhurstpark.co.uk
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KEANE Trail
Footpath
Strangeland is the 5th consecutive No1
album by alternative rock group Keane
who grew up in Battle. Take a tour of
Strangeland and discover the Battle &
Bexhill of Keane’s lyrics.
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