Welcome to Battle

Battle is a small town located in East Sussex, England. It is known for its historical significance as the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II of England. The town is home to the famous Battle Abbey, which was built by William the Conqueror to commemorate his victory. Today, the abbey is a popular tourist attraction and a reminder of the town's rich history.

Apart from its historical significance, Battle is also a charming town with a vibrant community. It has a range of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as a weekly market that sells fresh produce and handmade crafts. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. There are also several parks and gardens in the town, including the picturesque Alexandra Park, which offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

Overall, Battle is a town that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. It is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in the past while enjoying the present. Whether you are interested in exploring the town's historical sites, shopping in its independent stores, or simply taking a stroll in the countryside, Battle has something for everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 12.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Battle And Langton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Hughes	Market Road Battle East Sussex TN33 0HQ 01424775987 School Website
Battle Abbey School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr David Clark	High Street Battle East Sussex East Sussex East Sussex TN33 0AD 1424772385 School Website
Claverham Community College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr P Swatton	North Trade Road Battle East Sussex TN33 0HT 01424772155 School Website
Isp School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Belchem	Glengorse Estate Glengorse Battle East Sussex TN33 0TX 1424238640 School Website
Catsfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs John Barnes	Church Road Catsfield Battle East Sussex TN33 9DP 01424892247 School Website
Crowhurst C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Jervis	Forewood Lane Crowhurst Battle East Sussex TN33 9AJ 01424830324 School Website
Sedlescombe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Harvey	Brede Lane Sedlescombe Battle East Sussex TN33 0RQ 1424870585 School Website
Vinehall School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mr Joff Powis	Vinehall Road Mountfield Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5JL 1580880413 School Website
Netherfield C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Collins	Darvel Down Netherfield Battle East Sussex TN33 9QF 01424838323 School Website
Mountfield Heath School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Lyndsey Jeffries	John's Cross Road John's Cross Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5FA 1323914600 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Battle Station Approach, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0DE 0.56 Miles

Crowhurst Station Road, Crowhurst, East Sussex, TN33 9DD 2.19 Miles

Robertsbridge Station Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DJ 4.70 Miles

West St Leonards St. Vincents Road, St Leonards, East Sussex, TN38 0NL 5.14 Miles

Bexhill Sea Road, Bexhill, East Sussex, TN40 1EB 5.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J J Cars Private Hire Company 01424 774574 65 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AG 0.09 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01424 777776 79 High St, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AG 0.09 Miles
Arrow Taxis (Battle) Ltd 01424 774366 Battle Railway Station/Station Rd, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0DE 0.55 Miles
4 1 6 7 Cars 01424 774167 14 Marley Rise, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0DL 0.69 Miles
Battle Taxis 01424 777222 Loose Farm Bungalow/Hastings Rd, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0TG 1.21 Miles
Town And Country Taxis 01424 772222 Flat 4/The Pollards/The St, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0QB 2.40 Miles
Conquerors Taxis 01424 871066 Brede Barn Farm House, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0PG 2.99 Miles
Arrivals And Departures Cars 07889 048619 Hastings, St. Leonards, East Sussex, TN38 9UE 3.63 Miles
Premier Travel Chauffeurs Limited 01424 446655 790 The Ridge, St. Leonards, East Sussex, TN37 7PS 3.77 Miles
Speedy Cars 01424 853648 81 Quebec Rd, St. Leonards, East Sussex, TN38 9HU 3.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Battle Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Battle Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Caldbec Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellington Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vale Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Stone House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherfield Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hastings Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Martins Oak Surgery 01424 772060	Martins Oak Surgery 36 High Street Battle East Sussex TN33 0EA
Elliot-Pyle 01424 772211	Battle Health Centre Station Approach Battle East Sussex TN33 0BF
Sedlescombe & Westfield Surgeries 01424 870225	Brede Lane Sedlescombe Battle East Sussex TN33 0PW
The Surgery - Ninfield 01424 892569	High Street Ninfield Battle East Sussex TN33 9JP
Churchwood Medical Practice	Tilebarn Road St. Leonards-On-Sea TN38 9PA

Local Stores

Battle
71-72 High Street
Battle
East Sussex
TN33 0AG
01424 772008
shop.7248@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.10 miles

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SPAR - The Ridge
The Ridge Service Station
The Ridge
Hastings
TN34 2RD
01424 754428
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Senlac Veterinary Centre
Mount Street Battle East Sussex TN33 0EG 01424 772 148 admin@senlacvets.co.uk Website 0.04 miles
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Hastings Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 599 Sedlescombe Road North St Leonards-On-Sea East Sussex TN37 7PB 01424757180 hastings@vets4pets.com Website 3.65 miles
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Sussex Coast Vets
Ashbrook Veterinary Centre 212 Battle Road St. Leonards-On-Sea East Sussex TN37 7AL 01424 754886 ashbrook@sussexcoastvets.co.uk 4.03 miles


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1066 Veterinary Centre
201 Battle Road St. Leonards-On-Sea East Sussex TN37 7AJ 01424 839 010 enquiries@1066vet.co.uk 4.23 miles
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Happy Tails Vets
116 Turkey Road Sidley Bexhill On Sea East Sussex TN39 5HH 01424 863231 bexhill@happytailsvets.co.uk Website 4.28 miles

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Senlac Veterinary Centre
53 High Street Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5AN 01424 772148 admin@senlacvets.co.uk 4.69 miles
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Local Dog Walks

St Leonards On Sea Beach Huts
Beautiful Beach Walks.Free Parkingmiles Of Beautiful Sand Banks 10 Cinque Ports Way Hastings 5.11 miles

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Alexandra Park
There Is Free Parking Along St Helen's Road. A Well Laid Out And Interesting Park, Lots Of Water Fowl; Grey Herons, Ducks, Coots. To Make This A Longer Walk There Are Wooded Areas West Of The Fenced Off Part Of The Park. Pretty Busy During Summer Months. 8 Lower Park Rd Hastings TN34 2LB 5.72 miles

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Country Park Barley Lane
If You Park At Barley Lane Car Park (Fee £1.00 All Day), There Are A Choice Of Three Paths Into The Country Park. If You Go East You Can Walk Back Into Hastings Toward The Castle And Tea Shop. West Takes You Toward, Fairlights. Wooded Areas And Sea Views. There Are Some Quite Steep Trails But You Can Keep To The Flatter Areas. 93 Barley Ln Hastings TN35 5NT 6.80 miles Barley Lane

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Pett Level Beach
Pett Level Beach Is Amazing. There Is Ample Free Parking Along The Entire Length Of The Beach. Check Out The Tide Times Before You Go As It’S At Its Best During Low Tide, Where Miles Of Sandbanks Are Exposed. There Are A Few Muddy Clay Areas That Are Best Avoided, But Can Easily Be Washed Off In The Sea. 5 Pett Level Rd Hastings TN35 4EH 9.01 miles Park By The Road And Walk Over The Sea Defence

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Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 9.64 miles Entrance To Field Is In The Layby

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Rye Harbour East Sussex
This 6.9 Mile Walk Started And Finished At Winchelsea Beach In East Sussex (Grid Reference Tq 911155) Taking In Rye Harbour And The Nature Reserve. It Can Easily Be Shortened To Suit Your Needs And Is Almost Totally Flat. It Includes The Baron Shingle Spit, Entrance To Rye Harbour, Ww2 Gun Shelter, Tragic Lifeboat Story, A Martello Tower And The Nature Reserve. It Can Be Adapted To Make It Wheelchair Accessible. Pett Level Rd Winchelsea Lancashire TN36 4NG 10.25 miles Grid Reference Tq 911155

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Weather Forecast

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