Missed out on tickets to see the Bayeux tapestry in London? A £1,000 hotel stay will get you in
Summary
The Bayeux tapestry will be shown at the British Museum in London starting September, but most tickets sold out quickly after long online waits. Guests at the expensive One Aldwych hotel can get tickets through a special deal, which has sparked criticism over fairness and access.Key Facts
- Tickets to see the Bayeux tapestry at the British Museum cost £33 and sold out within a day.
- There were long online queues of up to nine hours to buy tickets.
- One Aldwych hotel guests, paying over £1,000 a night, can get tickets through a corporate partnership with the museum.
- Hotel guests receive one ticket each and can choose any date and time during their stay to see the tapestry.
- The Bayeux tapestry shows William the Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and is nearly 1,000 years old.
- Helena Dollimore, a member of Parliament, criticized the deal as unfair to people who can’t afford expensive hotels.
- The French government loaned the tapestry to the British Museum; French President Emmanuel Macron faced criticism for allowing its travel.
- The exhibition at the British Museum runs until July 2027, with future ticket sales planned and school visits available free for children under 16.
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