Battle Abbey – English Heritage
High Street, Battle, TN33 0AE. England
Enjoy a visit to Battle Abbey and design your day to suit your curriculum needs. The activities in our Teachers’ Kit will help your students imagine what it was like to be a Norman charging across the battlefield, how it felt to be part of the Anglo-Saxon shield wall, or how the Norman cavalry helped them to victory.
Don’t forget, if you are looking for help with funding the cost of your trip, you can apply for a bursary!
Hero Offer: English Heritage have an exclusive offer for Great British School Trip teachers! Apply below for the chance to get a FREE Discovery Visit at Battle Abbey worth £100. Schools with 40%+FSM will be prioritised for this offer.
Looking for a bursary to support your trip?
We know that funding a school trip isn’t always easy. If you are looking for help with costs, you can apply for the Great British School Trip bursary. This can help with the cost of travel or entry tickets to any Great British School Trip partner venue.
Simply fill in our bursary form and let us know how we might help.
Book via The Great British School Trip and your school will be automatically entered into our fantastic competition! See details below.
Discovery Visits at Battle Abbey
Conquest Tour and Tales
Meet an Anglo-Saxon story-teller and hear tales of Norman power and English rebellion. Re-enact the battle on the battlefield, and learn how the dramatic events of 14 October 1066 had such an impact on England. Part of the session will take place outside, so please dress appropriately. Replica medieval weapons will be for viewing only and will be handled by the Discovery Visit leader. Students might like to make and bring their own cardboard shields with them for the battle. Availability: April – November Monday to Friday, November – 10 February Mondays and Fridays, 11 February – March Wednesday – Friday during term time. Sessions last for 1 hour. £100 per session.
1066 Battlefield GCSE Tour
Book an expert-led GCSE tour of the 1066 battlefield to give your students a more in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Battle of Hastings. On this interactive walking tour of the site, you will cover the causes of the Norman invasion, military equipment, tactics and technology, and the ways in which the Normans established and maintained control following their victory. Availability: April – November Monday to Friday – 10 February Mondays and Fridays, 11 February – March Wednesday – Friday during term time. Sessions last for 1 hour 30 mins. £100 per session.
More Information
Education at English Heritage
Inspire your students in the places where history really happened on a free self-led visit or an expert-led Discovery Visit workshop. The following offers are included as part of The Great British School Trip:
FREE SELF-LED VISITS
You can bring your class to any of our sites entirely free of charge. We offer free entry to pre-booked schools, as well as free planning visits to help you make the most out of your day. Use our free downloadable resources to help with your planning and risk assessment.
EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS
Award-winning and immersive Discovery Visits are available at selected sites from just £100 per session per class. Students of all ages and abilities can meet characters from the past, role-play or handle intriguing objects.
Venue Details
Contact
Address
High Street, Battle
TN33 0AE. England
Opening Hours
Monday - Sunday, 10am-5pm.