Events
Battle and District Chamber of Commerce arranges five events every year:
Marbles, which is held the morning of Good Friday. There are matches with all the teams in fancy dress, Children can join in the Easter Bonnet competition with every entry getting a prize and a free Marble scramble afterwards. Refreshments are provided as well as extra entertainment in the form of a merry-go-round and a performance by the Senlac Highsteppers.
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The next event is Mediaeval Fayre, held on the Abbey Green during the bank holiday Sunday and Monday (10 am to 5 pm each day) at the end of May.
There you will find Jovial Jugglers & Jesters, Merry Maypole Dancing, Craft’n Stuff market, Fortune Teller, Games for all ages, Wandering Entertainers, Pottery making and much more. There is no entrance fee so come and join in, all the stall holders are in mediaeval dress, the event will take you right back in time.
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The annual business fair is usually next on the agenda, this year’s event has been postponed to a date that will be announced later – look out for more information.
Burstow and Hewett’s Antique’s Roadshow
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The Christmas festivities in Battle start with the Christmas lights switch on on the last Saturday in November and the second Thursday after that we hold Gala night, when traders dress up and offer drinks and nibbles to their customers and stay open ’til 9pm.
The switch on day includes a Parade of Santa and his helpers down the high street before he sees well over 200 children in his Grotto at the Memorial hall. Those waiting are entertained by Uncle Bumble the Clown, there are refreshements available in the adjacent St Valerie room, a Charity Market in the Sheppard room and children’s rides on the Abbey Green.
Christmas Parade on the way to the Magic Grotto
Gala night gives Battle a special Christmas atmosphere with plenty of shoppers around and the Mayor of the town judging the best individual fancy dress and the best dressed business. That evening the President of the Chamber will also present the Chamber cup for the best dressed Christmas window.
The Barber Pirates at Barberlou’s
