British Museum releases more Bayeux Tapestry tickets
New wave of tickets for the historic exhibition goes on sale October 21.
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The British Museum will release a further allocation of tickets for its exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry on October 21. The exhibition, which opened in September, has experienced high demand, with current tickets sold out until December.
General admission tickets generated over £2.4 million in sales within the first 24 hours of their release last month, according to the museum. The 70-metre-long tapestry, depicting the Norman Conquest, is on display in London until July next year. It arrived from France in July, marking its first return to the UK in approximately 960 years.
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New Trailer Released
A new trailer promoting the exhibition features TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. Winkleman, who serves as a trustee for the museum, appears in the short film as a museum employee tasked with managing historical re-enactments of the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle of Hastings.
We’re so excited about the Bayeux Tapestry coming to the British Museum and for everyone to see the exhibit.
Claudia Winkleman, Museum Trustee
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The trailer, produced in collaboration with Spacebar, incorporates live action and visual effects with over 30 historical re-enactors. It depicts Winkleman navigating the museum as scenes from the tapestry unfold around her.
Future Ticket Releases
The tickets going on sale on October 21 are for visits between January and March of next year. The British Museum stated that additional tickets for the final months of the exhibition will be made available at a later date.
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+When can I buy more tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition?
A new wave of public tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition will go on sale on October 21 at 10am. These tickets are for visits between January and March next year.
+How much did the initial ticket sales generate?
General admission tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition generated more than £2.4 million in sales within the first 24 hours of release. The exhibition is on display until July next year.
+Who is featured in the new trailer for the exhibition?
TV presenter Claudia Winkleman stars in a new trailer for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. Winkleman, who is a trustee of the British Museum, appears as a museum employee in the promotional film.
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