Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK for first time in almost 1,000 years

The Bayeux Tapestry will be exhibited at the British Museum in London from September 2026 to July 2027, a significant event as it has not been in Britain for almost 1,000 years. This historic loan follows an agreement between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron and is part of a bilateral cultural exchange. In return, notable British artifacts like the Sutton Hoo treasures will be loaned to French institutions. The partnership symbolizes the renewed cultural ties between the UK and France after Brexit concerns, highlighted by British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan.

The Bayeux Tapestry will go on show at the British Museum between September 2026 and July 2027, marking the first display in the UK in almost 1,000 years.

Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum, emphasized the significance of the cultural partnership, saying it reflects his strategy of global collaboration through lending and exchanging items.

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