Battle of Hastings

Time Period: Normans and Saxons

Performer / Organiser: English Heritage

10th & 11th October 2026 at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield.

It is 960 years since the Battle of Hastings took place. On the very spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066, over 500 reenactors will recreate the drama and intensity of this legendary conflict. Hear the rush of hooves and see arrows fly as Saxon and Norman soldiers battle it out.

Living history camps, falconry displays, jester, music and much more. Hear the tale of the Bayeux Tapestry performed.

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