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Things to see in Battle (United Kingdom): 47 places and when to go
Battle is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 47 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Nature (11), Wildlife (10). The best known are Bodiam Castle, Battle Abbey and Herstmonceux Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.9142, 0.46
- Places
- 47 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · Nature (11) · Wildlife (10) · Food and drink (8) · Museums and art (7) · Temples (7)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 52 km as the crow flies
What to see in Battle
The places in and around Battle, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bodiam Castle14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England, UK11 km
- Battle AbbeyBenedictine abbey in Battle, East Sussex, England, UK1.8 km
- Herstmonceux CastleCastle near Herstmonceux, East Sussex, England; formerly a manor9.9 km
- Hastings CastleGrade I listed ruins in Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK11 km
- Amsterdam18th-century cargo ship of the Dutch East India Company8.7 km
- Senlac HillHill in East Sussex, England, UK1.9 km
- Bateman's17th-century house museum in Burwash, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom10 km
- Great DixterGrade I listed historic house museum in Sussex, England, UK13 km
- Glottenham CastleMoated site in Mountfield, East Sussex, England, UK6.5 km
- Pevensey LevelsSite of Special Scientific Interest in East Sussex10 km
- Robertsbridge AbbeyChurch in East Sussex, England, UK8.6 km
- Bexhill MuseumLocal history museum in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom8.6 km
- Hastings AquariumPublic aquarium in Hastings, UK12 km
- Christ Church, OreChurch in Hastings, UK11 km
- Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and English Martyrs, St Leonards-on-SeaChurch in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, UK9.8 km
- Hastings ContemporaryArt museum in Hastings11 km
- Robertson Street United Reformed ChurchChurch building in Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK11 km
- Holy Trinity Church, HastingsChurch in Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK11 km
- St Leonard's Baptist Church, St Leonards-on-SeaGrade II listed church in St Leonards-on-Sea, United Kingdom9.6 km
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Bexhill-on-SeaChurch building in Rother, East Sussex, England, UK8.2 km
- 1066 Country WalkLong-distance footpath in East Sussex, England5.3 km
- Hastings Country ParkWoodland in the UK13 km
- Hastings Fishermen's MuseumGrade II listed maritime museum in Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK11 km
- Hastings Museum and Art GalleryMuseum and art gallery in Hastings, England, United Kingdom10 km
And the other 23, by what you come to do:
- Nature: High Woods, Marline Valley Woods, Speckled Wood, Hastings, Beckley Woods, Combe Valley Countryside Park, Crowhurst Nature Reserve, Gillham Wood
- Museums and art: Shipwreck Museum, Winchelsea Court Hall Museum
- Hiking: 1066 Country Walk - Bexhill Link, 1066 Country Walk - Hastings Link, King Charles III England Coast Path: Eastbourne to Rye Harbour
- Food and drink: Battle Brewery, Brewing Brothers Brewery and Taproom, Charles Palmer Winery, Hidden Spring Vineyard, Oastbrook Estate Vineyard, Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard, Stables Immediately South West Of Torfield Cottage, The Three Legs
- History: Ruins Of The Former Manor House
- Stargazing: NERC Space Geodesy Facility
- Diving: Norman's Bay Wreck
When to go to Battle
The best time to visit Battle is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:11
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:18
- JunBest time16:16
- JulBest time15:52
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:24
- NovBetter not8:38
- DecPossible7:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. In April, 46 of the 47 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Battle
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Biddenden Road27 places24 km
- Alfriston63 places25 km
- Edenbridge33 places39 km
- Dymchurch19 places39 km
- Haywards Heath35 places41 km
- Brighton130 places45 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Battle?
The best known: Bodiam Castle, Battle Abbey, Herstmonceux Castle, Hastings Castle, Amsterdam. In all, 47 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Battle?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.
How do you get to Battle?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 52 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Battle as the destination and these 47 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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