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Battle Abbey, English Heritage photo library

Chilling tales and spooky fun at Battle Abbey

Join Professor Midnight for a spine-tingling ghost walk around the haunted grounds of one of the bloodiest events in England’s history.

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Science takes off at Battle Abbey

Science Takes Off, Victorian Hawks takes place at Battle Abbey in East Sussex on 16th & 17th July 2011…

Battle your way to some Easter enjoyment

When:  2nd – 5th April 2010, 10am-6pm Where: 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, East Sussex £: 7 adults, 6 concessions, 3.50 children, 17.50 family ticket and English Heritage members free. What is it? Head to Battle Abbey for their Easter Fun event.  Take part in the Easter trail and quiz or enjoy some storytelling and […]

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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