History

Poke into the corners of secret cellars, get into the mindset of a knight preparing for a tournament... Regular special events give you opportunity to get hands-on with the history of 1066 Country.

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Soutine | Kossoff Exhibition

Address

Hastings Contemporary, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW

Telephone
01424 728377

info@hastingscontemporary.org

Hastings

The latest exhibition at Hastings Contemporary.

Venue

Hastings Contemporary, Hastings

Dates

From:

1 Apr 2023to24 Sept 2023Open 11:00 - 17:00

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The Castle the King Built trail with Nosy Crow

Address

Bodiam Casle, Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

Telephone
01580830196

bodiamcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

near Robertsbridge

Puzzles, questions and riddles on this trail at Bodiam Castle.

Venue

Bodiam Castle, Rother

Dates

From:

8 July 2023to24 Sept 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Explore a hidden wing of Great Dixter House

Address

Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6PH

Telephone
01797252878

enquiries@greatdixter.co.uk

Northiam

Explore a hidden wing of Great Dixter House.

Venue

Great Dixter House and Gardens, Rother

Dates

From:
27 Sept 2023Open 10:00 - 11:30
From:
19 Oct 2023Open 09:30 - 11:00
From:
20 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 11:30

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Norman Invasion Walk & Talk

Address

Pevensey Castle, Castle Lane, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LE

Telephone
01323 762604

pevensey.castle@english-heritage.org.uk

Pevensey

oin us at Pevensey Castle for a guided tour on this momentous day.

Venue

Pevensey Castle, Wealden

Dates

From:
28 Sept 2023Open 10:15 - 17:00

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The Writer's Home: Show and tell – Kipling's desk and study

Address

Bateman's, Bateman's Lane, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN19 7DS

Telephone
01435882302

batemans@nationaltrust.org.uk

near Robertsbridge

The conservation team at Bateman's share the fascinating history behind the house's objects.

Venue

Bateman's, Rother

Dates

From:
28 Sept 2023Open 11:30 - 12:30
From:
12 Oct 2023Open 11:30 - 12:30
From:
26 Oct 2023Open 11:30 - 12:30

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Amsterdam Wreck tour

Address

Meeting point, Over bridge, Bridge Way, St Leonards, East Sussex, TN34 3ES

Telephone
01424 437452

info@shipwreckmuseum.co.uk

Bridge Way, St Leonards

Join a guided tour of this historic shipwreck

Dates

From:
1 Oct 2023Open 07:30 - 07:30

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The Battle of Hastings Re-enactment 2023

Address

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield, High Street, Battle, Sussex, TN33 0AE

Telephone
0370 333 1181

battle.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk

Battle

The one and only Battle of Hastings re-enactment takes place on the very spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066. Don't miss 500 reenactors recreate the drama and intensity of this legendary conflict.

Venue

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield, Rother

Dates

From:

14 Oct 2023to15 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Demonstrations by Call to Arms

Address

Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

Telephone
01580830196

bodiamcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Bodiam

A demonstration of medieval combat at Bodiam Castle.

Venue

Bodiam Castle, Rother

Dates

From:
14 Oct 2023Open 10:30 - 15:30

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An Evening of Conversation

Address

The Crown House, 57 Marina, St Leonard's on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0BE

Telephone
07976 218959

angie@conquestfriends.co.uk

St Leonard's on Sea

Hastings International Piano and the Friends of Conquest Hospital host an evening at the Crown House, St Leonards.

Dates

From:
20 Oct 2023Open 19:00 - 21:30

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The Dead Zoo

Address

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3FA

Telephone
01424451052

museum@hastings.gov.uk

Hastings

A menagerie of real animals and their skeletons from Hastings Museum's natural science collection.

Dates

From:
24 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Medieval archery demonstration

Address

Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

Telephone
01580830196

bodiamcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

near Robertsbridge

See the archers train and practice their skills at Bodiam Castle.

Venue

Bodiam Castle, Rother

Dates

From:
28 Oct 2023Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Planetarium

Address

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3FA

Telephone
01424 451052

museum@hastings.gov.uk

Hastings

An immersive planetarium experience at Hastings Museum.

Dates

From:

13 Feb 2024to15 Feb 2024Open 10:00 - 16:15

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