5 more for… Battlefield history

Where wars changed the course of history

1 Norman Conquest

One of the most famous and decisive conflicts in British history, the Battle of Hastings in 1066, is explored in the new gatehouse exhibition at Hastings Abbey. There are great views of the battlefield from the roof. Stay at Meadowview Park Web www.meadowviewpark.info

2 On the front line

At Hill 62 Sanctuary Wood Museum in Belgium, you can see just how little the Flanders front line moved in the years of fighting during World War I, and explore the extensive earthworks. Stay at Camping Jeugdstadion Ypres Web www.jeugdstadion.be

3 Bannockburn

At the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre you can experience one of Scotland’s most decisive battles in 3D, as Robert the Bruce faced off against Edward II. Stay at Witches Craig Caravan & Camping Park Web witchescraig.co.uk

4 Death of a king

Visit Flodden battlefield, where King James IV of Scotland was killed in a bloody battle. As well as an impressive monument, there’s a trail around this historic site.

Stay at Highburn

House Country Holiday Park Web www.highburn-house.co.uk

5 Saxons and Vikings

Follow the Maldon Heritage Trail to discover the site of one of the first recorded battles in Britain, between the East Saxons, led by Byrhtnoth, and the Vikings in the year 991.

Stay at Mill House Caravan Park

Web www.millhouse caravanpark.co.uk