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Hands On History

1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AD
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Get set for a summer packed with time-travelling fun! With lots to see and do, our Hands on History Crew will be bringing history to life throughout the holidays.

You can enjoy Hands on History at Battle during the following weekdays during the summer..

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  1. Visit the site of one of the most famous battles in England's history – the 1066 Battle…

    0.05 miles away
  2. The East Sussex towns of Battle, Bexhill and Hastings will forever be remembered…

    0.06 miles away
  3. Battle's Grade I Listed church of national historic importance, with a thriving community.

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  1. The Almonry, Historic House, and Gardens are open Monday to Saturday, 11am-2pm, with free…

    0.31 miles away
  2. Special displays of Battle's industries over the centuries including the famous gunpowder…

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  3. Brede High Woods is the Trust’s largest ancient woodland, six miles north of Hastings in…

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  4. This picturesque area of Bexhill is home to some fine examples of Georgian architecture…

    4.77 miles away
  5. The Combe Valley Countryside Park covers approximately 2.3 square miles (about…

    4.82 miles away
  6. An exhibition space based at Bexhill's cultural hub, Beeching Road Studios, Flatlands is…

    5.05 miles away
  7. 18 Hours is an established local events production company driven by a passion for…

    5.06 miles away
  8. Visit Hastings’ family-friendly and diverse Museum and Art Gallery for an exploration of…

    5.25 miles away
  9. You might spot several follies as you walk through the Brightling countryside.

    5.29 miles away
  10. At Fisherwood Farm you get the exclusive opportunity to enjoy delicious food whilst…

    5.37 miles away
  11. Bexhill's traditional seafront is punctuated by some fantastic pieces of modernist…

    5.37 miles away
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