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About Battle
Battle is a unique town in the county of Sussex built on the very site where William the Conqueror defeated king Harold of England and his Saxon army in 'The Battle of Hastings' in 1066. Today, Battle is a vibrant little market town with a great many quality shops, hotels, restaurants, and some great tourist attractions for all the family to enjoy.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Battle
| Buckleys Yesterday's World | (0.5 miles, 0.9 km) | Pictures |
| Battle Abbey | (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) | Pictures |
| Darwell Reservoir | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Stade Amusement Park, Hastings | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hastings Castle | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Bodiam Castle | (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hastings Country Park | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Herstmonceux Castle | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Bateman's | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| The Pevensey Levels | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Pevensey Castle | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Lamb House | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Camber Castle | (11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Great Maytham Hall | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Rye Castle Museum | (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in BattleAll attractions in East SussexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Battle
Bexhill in the county of East Sussex (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction S)
The old town of Bexhill-on-Sea is of immense charm, it has wide streets, gracious building including black and white timber frame...
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Brede in the county of East Sussex (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction E)
The delightful village stands on the southern slopes of the Brede River. It is but a short distance from the town of Battle, famous for the Battle of Hastings.
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St Leonards in the county of East Sussex (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction SE)
Attractive Sussex seaside resort now joined to Hastings, but initially began as an independent resort laid out by the architect James Burton in 1828.
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Hastings in the county of East Sussex (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE)
Hastings is an old fishing town along the southern coast of England. It offers all the traditional amusements of the seaside but retains much of the character of its colourful past.
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Burwash in the county of East Sussex (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW)
It is from his home in this very English village that Rudyard Kipling penned the wise and wonderful words of his poem 'If'.
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Herstmonceux in the county of East Sussex (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W)
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Pevensey in the county of East Sussex (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction SW)
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Ticehurst in the county of East Sussex (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction N)
For a village worthy of a picture postcard, Ticehurst would be hard to beat. It is all enchanting white weatherboarded cottages hidden beneath russet tiles interspersed around a pleasant square with a church.
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Winchelsea in the county of East Sussex (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E)
This is a pretty, busy little town tucked along a ridge overlooking Pett Level.
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Playden in the county of East Sussex (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction E)
Playden is situated just north of Rye. It is most noted for its beautiful Norman Church dedicated to St. Michael which dates from around 1190.
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Rye in the county of East Sussex (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction E)
Regarded by many as the prettiest town in England, Rye is a very popular place to visit along the south coast of England in...
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Rolvenden in the county of Kent (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction NE)
Surrounded by a well-wooded landscape, this delightful village was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book, so we are assured of its long history.
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Mayfield in the county of East Sussex (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction NW)
This is a tranquil, historic village lying close to the beautiful River Rother. The village stands on a ridge in a lovely rural location with panoramic views over the valley.
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Smallhythe in the county of Kent (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE)
Between the 14th and the 16th-centuries this lovely Wealdon hamlet was a flourishing port and famous ship building centre where one of Henry VIII war-ships was built.
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Cranbrook in the county of Kent (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction N)
Cranbrook is an old rural town of numerous streets and alleys, all still true to their medieval layout.
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All towns in East SussexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Battle Station | (0.5 miles, 0.7 km) |
| Crowhurst Station | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction S) |
| Lydd Airport | (20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction E) |
| M20 Junction 9 | (23.8 miles, 38.3 km, direction NE) |
| M20 Junction 10 | (24.0 miles, 38.7 km, direction NE) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (33.4 miles, 53.7 km, direction NW) |
| Battle to London | (49.0 miles, 78.9 km, direction NW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Battle
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Battle center |
| Abbey Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| The George Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| Powdermills Hotel | (1.0 miles, 1.5 km) |
| Leeford Place Hotel | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction N) |
| The Brickwall Hotel | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NE) |
| Sedlescombe Golf Hotel | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction E) |
| The York Hotel | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction S) |
| Highland Inn | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE) |
| Le Chateau Japonais | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE) |
| Best Western Royal Victoria Hotel | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE) |
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