Prepare for battle at the new Visitor Centre!
The Experience
The new Battle of Bannockburn Experience harnesses 3D technology to bring Scottish history to life.
Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with medieval warriors and armoured knights while learning about the tactics of two opposing kings in a truly immersive experience.
Witness the sights and sounds of medieval battle first-hand including ancient battle strategies, weapons and armour.
Each visit takes you through thrilling 3D interpretation of characters and events as you Prepare for Battle and culminates in a visit to the Battle Room.
To fully enjoy the experience, we strongly recommend you take part in an interactive BATTLE GAME led by the Battlemaster, which includes a demonstration of how Scotland triumphed in 1314.
Alternatively, you can just hear how events panned out in 1314 with a short Battle Show, narrated by academics Dr Fiona Watson & Dr Tony Pollard.
Ticket prices
Adult £11.50
Child/concession £8.50
Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) £30.50
One parent family (1 adult and up to 4 children) £25.50
Booking fee applies.
National Trust for Scotland members £FREE
Entry is by pre-booked time slots.
Opening Times
3 Jan - 28 Feb 10am-5pm daily
1 Mar - 31 Oct 10am - 5.30pm daily
1 Nov- 31 Dec 10am-5pm daily
Last Admission to the Battle Experience is 3.30pm
Centre is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and 2 January.
Pre-booking is essential for Battle Room Experiences.
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Your Visit
The Landscape
No visit to Bannockburn would be complete without taking the short walk from the Visitor Centre to the historic landscape and battlefield.
Visitors can see the saltire flying proudly in the centre of the Rotunda, with its outlook to Stirling Castle, and the iconic Bruce Monument. The landscape has been restored and reinterpreted to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn. Access to the landscape and monuments is free to all visitors.
Find out more about the landscape and monuments.
Visitor Centre Facilities
The new Visitor Centre contains a café and shop which is free to access.
Parking
Parking facilities are available at the new visitor experience with space for 84 cars on a first come first served basis. These include 6 disabled parking bays, and 4 coach spaces.
Accessibility
Wheelchair users will find 6 designated parking spaces at the new Battle of Bannockburn experience. Currently, due to ongoing work, these are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.
The park surrounding the centre welcomes visitors with dogs.