Battle Museum of Local History

Battle Museum of Local History A fascinating glimpse into Battle's rich history, from the time of the dinosaurs, to the Norman inva

Set in the beautiful walled gardens of Battle's Almonry, this charity-based, independent and accredited museum is solely run by volunteers. It offers a tantalising glimpse into Battle's rich history - from dinosaurs, the Roman occupation and the Norman invasion to life in the two World Wars.

We will be showcasing at the New Year New You Fair on Sunday! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to volunteer at the mus...
07/01/2026

We will be showcasing at the New Year New You Fair on Sunday! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to volunteer at the museum then come along and say hi. We are always on the look out for people to help us when we open back up for the season! Sunday 10-12pm Battle Memorial Hall

Looking for the perfect present for the historic lover in your life then look no further! Battle Museum of Local History...
02/12/2025

Looking for the perfect present for the historic lover in your life then look no further! Battle Museum of Local History has a range of options for Christmas from local pottery to playing cards, bags to children’s swords.
Come and visit us on Late Night Shopping from 6pm! 4th & 12th December

Shop Local, Shop Battle!

Come and visit Battle Museum for lots of festive fun! Santas Grotto from 6pm £3 per child. Christmas children’s trail in...
02/12/2025

Come and visit Battle Museum for lots of festive fun! Santas Grotto from 6pm £3 per child. Christmas children’s trail inside the museum. Choir performances, Tombola and gifts to purchase!
See you then! 4th & 12th of December

01/11/2025

Battle has always had a spark for celebration quite literally! 💥

Back in 1676, John Hammond built a powder mill on Abbey land, and before long Battle was known for making “the finest gunpowder, perhaps the best in Europe.” Our gunpowder supplied the British Army right up to the Crimean War!

The mills flourished until 1874, when explosions brought the fiery industry to a close. But the spirit of Battle never faded it just moved from the mills to the bonfires! 🔥

Every year, the town celebrates with processions, fireworks, and the famous burning of the ‘Guy’ and we even have the head of an antique effigy in the Museum that’s over 150 years old!

✨ Battel Bonfire Night is next Saturday, so the countdown is officially on!

📍 Battle Museum of Local History
🕰️ Free entry | The Almonry, High Street

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After a 2 week break (short holiday and family visitors) stitching of the La Mora Tapestry resumes on Friday at 1pm to 5...
28/05/2025

After a 2 week break (short holiday and family visitors) stitching of the La Mora Tapestry resumes on Friday at 1pm to 5 pm and on Saturday 10am to 2pn in Battle library. In the meantime Tina has tidied up the first section (1.5m long) and moved the tapestry on for the next section to be stitched. Attached is a photo of the first part before it was detached from the stitching frame today.
Although I'm biased I think that it's looking pretty good and Tina is very thankful to all those who have already contributed. She is building up a great community of stitchers with many friendships made.
So do come along and add your stitches to this historic project in Battle!!

🎤IT'S HERE!It feels great to announce Battle Museum's opening for 2025!🎊From Monday 31st March, 10am to 4.30pm, our door...
25/03/2025

🎤IT'S HERE!

It feels great to announce Battle Museum's opening for 2025!🎊

From Monday 31st March, 10am to 4.30pm, our doors will once again be open to welcome visitors from all over the world!🏛

Our dedicated team of volunteers will be on hand, as always, to give visitors a wonderful experience, tours of the museum and lots of information about our mini but mighty museum and town🙋‍♀️

It's all FREE! Entry, tours and kids quiz too🔍

💕Please show your love and support. It keeps the doors open and free to all💕

See you soon!🙋‍♀️

This coming Sunday, 12th January 2025, the Battle and District Historical Society will again be exhibiting at the New Y...
06/01/2025

This coming Sunday, 12th January 2025, the Battle and District Historical Society will again be exhibiting at the New Year New You event to be held in Battle Memorial Hall from 10.00-12.00. Come and find out about our Society, lecture program and the opportunity to buy books written by our members. And come and join the Society for access to our monthly lecture program, buying our books at discount prices and meeting others with an interest in history. We record our lectures so if you can't make it in person a link to a YouTube recording is available to members for up to a week after each lecture! We exhibit every year at the Battle of Hastings Re-enactment held at Battle Abbey in October. We always welcome volunteers to help out on our stand there, with free access to the event on the day!

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Battle
TN330EA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30am
Friday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441424775955

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