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Discover 1066 Weekend at Battle Abbey

 

In the days of very few live events we have the rare occasion of the 1066 Weekend at Battle Abbey, which takes place on 10 to 11 October.

This is taking place instead of the usual re-enactment to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings  on 14 October.

Step back in time to 1066 with a weekend of fun, family-friendly activities exploring the famous Battle of Hastings.

Discover the story of the battle at a theatrical 30-minute performance in the open air and embark on a new activity trail across the battlefield.

Find out if you would have had what it took to join William or Harold’s armies as you try your hand at archery, meet falconers and get up close to majestic birds of prey as you learn how they were used by Saxon kings and Norman lords.


Read about Mark Bibby Jackson’s adventures, as he discovered 1066 Country and All That.


It’s sure to be a memorable day out marking the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings (14 October), one of the most important moments in England’s history.

Pre-booking is now essential to visit Battle Abbey and the event is included in standard entry ticket.


For more information, click here.

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Mark Bibby Jackson

Mark Bibby Jackson

Before setting up Travel Begins at 40, Mark was the publisher of AsiaLIFE Cambodia and a freelance travel writer. When he is not packing and unpacking his travelling bag, Mark writes novels, including To Cook A Spider and Peppered Justice. He loves walking, eating, tasting beer, isolation and arthouse movies, as well as talking to strangers on planes, buses and trains whenever possible. Most at home when not at home. Mark is a member and director of communications of the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW).

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