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Year of the Normans Events

Over the next few years, 1066 Country will be bursting with opportunities to see where the stories behind the tapestry unfolded and discover the places where history was made.

Keep an eye on our events below and sign up to our newsletter to ensure you’re amongst the first to know about our cultural, historic and family-friendly events and activities.

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  1. Address

    Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, John's Place, Bohemia Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1ET

    Telephone

    01424 451052

    Bohemia Road, Hastings

    A British Museum Spotlight Loan, supported by WorldQuant Supported by the Dorset Foundation in memory of Harry M Weinrebe

    Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is delighted to be the first of six venues across the UK to host Bayeux Around Britain:…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2026to8 Nov 2026
  2. Add Threads Through Time: Hastings and The Bayeux Tapestry Story to your Itinerary

    Address

    Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, John's Place, Bohemia Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1ET

    Telephone

    01424451155

    Hastings

    A British Museum Bayeux Around Britain exhibition supported by WorldQuant

    Step into the story of 1066 and explore one of the world's most famous medieval artworks through this new exhibition.

    Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is delighted to…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2026to11 July 2027

Highlights

View of Battle Abbey in 1066 Country, with historic stone ruins overlooking the surrounding countryside.

Battle

Named after the most famous conflict on English soil, this compact market town hosts a year-round…

Battle Abbey viewed from Abbey Green

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield

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

St Mary’s Church, Battle, with medieval stone tower, churchyard monuments and dramatic cloudy skies.

St Mary's Church, Battle

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

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