We have 3 History Activities listed in Rother. Activities are added to Hoop either directly by organisers or contributed by our community of parents and guardians. Download the Hoop App to view everything and filter by age, date and type.
Join us for an immersive tour where Anglo-Saxon women reveal the secrets of their daily lives. Discover how they earned a living, mastered their unique style and achieved the esteemed title of 'Goodwife.' Step into history and experience life as it was centuries ago! This event is graded as moderate access as it will require navigating some rough terrain. BOOK NOW
Join our expert volunteer for an unforgettable journey through one of England's most famous battlefields. Travel back to the fateful year of 1066 and uncover the dramatic events of the day that forever changed English history. Your guide will lead you through the battlefield, providing a vivid and detailed breakdown of the battle's key moments. Learn about the profound impacts the battle had on England and the fascinating creation of the abbey that now stands as a testament to this pivotal moment in history. This tour has been classed as challanging due to uneven terrain and long periods of walking with no breaks. BOOK NOW
Where better to learn tapestry-style embroidery as demonstrated in the Bayeux Tapestry than on the site of the Battle of Hastings? Join tapestry expert Jackie Bennett at historic Battle Abbey to learn about - and try your hand at - the making of tapestries as an art form in the medieval period. No experience is required. This workshop has been graded moderate access, as it will require going up a set of stairs and there is no lift available. BOOK NOW