The Battle of Bannockburn Centre in Stirling
The Battle of Bannockburn Centre in Stirling

The Battle of Bannockburn Centre in Stirling

See history unfold like never before with the Battle of Bannockburn Experience in Stirling! This immersive recreation of the famous battle for Scottish independence against the English army, complete with the sights and sounds of battle ringing in your ears and the expert knowledge of their guides, is well worth the ticket price and deserves a place on the Stack of anyone with a keen interest in medieval battle tactics. Explore their collection of weapons and even battle your friends in a strategic interactive simulation of the battle itself and see if you can claim victory. Visit the incredible ruins and monuments erected in honour of the soldiers lost in the battle and soak in the history under your feet on the battlefield itself.

Where can I find the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre?

Just outside of the centre of Stirling, with easy links into the city.

The Visitor Centre is open to the public for free, with a great gift shop and cafe on-site, but be sure to book your entry slot in advance, especially for the Battle of Bannockburn Experience. If you want to make your historic tour of Stirling more complete, why not visit Stirling castle which was held under siege time and time again and was one of the most important battlegrounds in the conflict between the English and the Scots.

  • Open 26 Apr–30 Nov, daily, 10.00–17.00
  • Visitor centre admission is free
  • Experience Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £5.50 for concessions
  • Family tickets range from £16.50 for one adult family group, and £20 for two adult family groups

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