• Battle Bonfire Night

    Battle Abbey Green

    Effigies of Guy Fawkes are traditionally made and burned on the bonfire each bonfire night. However, in Battle, only the body was burnt and the head kept for the following […]

  • Lights On in Battle

    The Christmas festivities begin in Battle! Father Christmas is coming to town and there will be a Parade, Music and the Christmas lights switch on at 5pm. Photo Credit Tony […]

  • Half Term Explorer Quest

    English Heritage Battle Abbey English Heritage Battle Abbey, Battle, United Kingdom

    Get fit for history this half term with our outdoor explorer quest at Battle Abbey. Track down the fun-filled challenges around the site and get active in the fresh air.

  • Streets of Battle

    Battle Abbey Green

    Streets of Rother is a free annual street arts festival in Rother, showcasing the finest in street arts.

  • Easter Adventure Quest at Battle Abbey

    Battle Abbey High Street, Battle, United Kingdom

    Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Battle Abbey this Easter holiday. Explore the site to hunt for clues and challenges, and discover traditional Easter games like egg rolling […]

  • Annual Battle Marbles Match & Easter Bonnet Parade

    Local teams compete in this traditional annual competition dating back to 1945. Local pubs and clubs enter teams of 5 players and compete to win both the marbles and the […]

  • BatTS Presents ‘Calendar Girls: The Musical’

    Battle Memorial Hall 81 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, United Kingdom

    The death of a much loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women's Institute to do an extraordinary thing. Blasting away all preconceptions of what […]

  • Streets of Battle

    Battle Abbey Green

    Fun, free street theatre festival for all ages. Timeline for Events 11:00 - Local Drummers 11:20 - Dolly Delicious 11:20 - Creature Encounters (Dinotopia) 11:30 - Xena Flame 11:50 - […]

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  • Kids Rule! @ May Half Term

    Battle Abbey High Street, Battle, United Kingdom

    Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term. Join us in the grounds of Battle Abbey to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with […]

  • Battle Medieval Fayre

    Battle Abbey Green

    Fire eaters, Smoke and Mirrors explode onto the scene! Battle’s popular Fighting Knights are back and our local jester, Devil Sticks Peat, will create mayhem with a mix of juggling, […]

  • A Celebration in Flowers

    A collection of floral tributes to Her Majesty the Queen will fill St Mary’s Church celebrating everything from the Commonwealth to her corgis! Tea and cake will be available on […]