Information Hub

Welcome to the Information Hub

Here you will find information on local services and amenities that you may need while visiting our wonderful town.

You will also find out town map below so that you can plan your visit and make the most of your time here.

Local History

Named after the Battle of Hastings, the most famous conflict on English soil, this compact market town grew up alongside the battleground, tranquil medieval abbey and surrounding ancient woodlands – largely unchanged to this day.

Battle Abbey was founded to commemorate the battle, and was dedicated in 1095. The high altar of the Abbey church was reputedly on the spot where Harold died. The Abbey gateway is still the dominant feature of the south end of the main street, although little remains of the rest of the Abbey buildings. The remaining cloisters, part of the west range, were leased to Battle Abbey School shortly after World War I, and the school remains in occupancy to this day.

The town of Battle developed a reputation for the quality of the gunpowder produced in the area. The first gunpowder mill in Battle was built in 1676 when John Hammond was granted permission to build a mill on land owned by the Abbey. A gunpowder works were located in Powdermill Lane – the remains of which have been converted into a hotel.

Transport Links

Battle Railway Station

Station Approach,
Battle,
East Sussex,
TN33 0DE

Web: southeasternrailway.co.uk

Web: nationalrailway.co.uk

Taxis & Private Hire

Abbey Taxis – 01424 777776

Arrow Taxis – 07923923723

Battle Taxis – 01424 777222

J.J. Cars – 01424 774574

Important Information

Doctors

Martins Oak Surgery,
36 High Street,
Battle,
TN33 0EA

Tel: 01424 772060
Web: martinsoak.co.uk

Battle Health Centre & Oldwood Surgery,
Telham House,
13 Station Approach,
Battle,
TN33 0BF

Tel: 01424 776550
Web: www.oldwoodsurgery.co.uk

Pharmacies

Day Lewis Pharmacy,
53 High Street,
Battle,
TN330AE

Tel: 01424 772010
Web: daylewis.co.uk

Boots,
15 High Street,
Battle,
TN33 0AE

Tel: 01424 772069
Web: boots.com

Vets

Senlac Veterinary Centre, Mount Street,
Battle,
TN33 0EG

Tel: 01424 772148 (24hrs)
Web: senlacvets.co.uk

Toilets

Battle Railway Sation

Battle Market Square

Mount Street Car Park

Town Map