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Tourist Information, Battle Abbey, Gatehouse, Battle, TN33 0AD

The name Battle comes from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 fought between Harold the Saxon king and William the Conqueror. William the conqueror built the Abbey of St Martin of which the town grew up. Photograph by Chris Parker

Tourist Information, 51 Marina, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1BQ

Bexhill on Sea is situated in 1066 country between the towns of Eastbourne and Hastings. Bexhill is set in amongst some picturesque countryside with an array of castles and historic attractions in and around Bexhill-on-Sea.

Tourist Information Centre, The Heritage Centre, Strand Quay, Rye, TN31 7AY

If you want to escape the strains of everyday life you can escape to the historic town of Rye. A beautiful town with a range of things to do from visiting Rye Museum to wandering through the cobbled streets.

Tourist Information Centre, Queens Square, Priory Meadow, Hastings, TN34 1TL

Hastings lies on the Sussex coast. Hastings is made up of the historic old town and the modern town. Hastings is well known for the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

Tourist Information, Cornfield Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4QA

Pevensey, a small village built on the east side of Pevensey castle. Pevensey's history is tied in very closely with the Castle. In Roman times the sea did actually lap around the base of the castle, however today the sea is 2 miles away.