The back story
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Town guide
Battle: the back story
The most famous battle on English soil, the abbey built on the field, and the market town that grew up at its gate.
Beyond Brighton · north-east, inland from Hastings
Battle: Our Favourites
Battle, inland from Hastings: the field of 14 October 1066 and William’s abbey, the market town at its gate, Great Dixter, Crafted at Powdermills and the Abbey Hotel.
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Where to stay
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Wellness and dining
Crafted at Powdermills
A boutique country hotel just outside Battle, with natural wellness and modern dining.
Powdermill Lane, Battle TN33 0SPExplore View on map
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Opposite Battle Abbey
The Abbey Hotel
A Grade II listed hotel, bar and restaurant facing the gateway of Battle Abbey.
Cafés and tea rooms
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On the High Street
Bluebells Tearoom
A tea room on Battle’s High Street, a short walk from the Abbey.
87 High Street, Battle TN33 0AQExplore View on map
What to see and do
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English Heritage
Battle Abbey and Battlefield
Where William’s Normans met Harold’s English army in 1066: the battlefield, the abbey ruins and the great gatehouse.
Parks and gardens
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Christopher Lloyd’s garden
Great Dixter
The medieval house and celebrated garden of the gardener and writer Christopher Lloyd, near Northiam.
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Been there? Share your experience and tips with other visitors.
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