When: 16th & 17th July 2011, 10am – 5pm
Where: 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, East Sussex TN33 0AD
£: Adults 7.30, concessions 6.60, children 4.40, family ticket 19 and English Heritage members go free. Ticket price includes entry to event and the site.
What is it?
Science Takes Off, Victorian Hawks is an English Heritage event taking place at Battle Abbey. Dressed in the field fashion of the day, falconers recreate the traditional art in all-action style, with flights from hawks, owls and falcons. You can also find out how falconry and birds of prey contributed to the age of enlightenment.
More info: English Heritage