Bayeux Tapestry Replica at The London Archives

Couldn’t get a ticket for the Bayeux Tapestry? The London Archives has a rare opportunity for you to see our replica on two upcoming dates.

You'll have plenty of room and plenty of time to see our 200-year-old full replica and explore the 'must see' scenes of 1066.

Advance booking essential.

Book your free ticket to see our Bayeux Tapestry replica on display for ticketholders only in our Conservation Studio on Saturday 7 November and Saturday 12 December. There are 6 timeslots per day.

About our Bayeux Tapestry Replica

• One of the treasures of our collections and not usually on display.
• Over 200 years old, this was the first complete colour copy of the Bayeux Tapestry made available to the public. It shows the tapestry as it looked before its 19th-century repairs and recreates scenes lost to damage.
• It is 20.25 metres long and features coloured etching by artist Charles Stothard, whose drawings were engraved by James Basire. Stothard took the prints back to Bayeux to hand-colour them from the original.

Please note: As tickets are free, we release more than the available capacity to account for no-shows. Entry is first-come, first-served and we recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment. If you can't be accommodated on your booked time slot, we will endeavour to accommodate you on the next available slot.