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Things to do in Hastings

To soak up Hastings’ history, wander the preserved Old Town’s winding streets and tiny twittens, crammed with Tudor houses and flower-bedecked cottages, and inhale the hard-working fishing quarter with its towering net huts and ramshackle huts on the beach.

Heading west, the alternative vibe continues as you arrive in St Leonards. Purpose built in the 1800s by James and Decimus Burton as a genteel seaside resort for the aristocracy, its architecture provides a striking backdrop for art galleries, antique shops, chic boutiques and a thriving café culture.

Attractions

Hastings Old Town lies in a valley between the East and West Hills, each with their own funicular railway. Take the East Hill Lift from the fishing beach up to Hastings Country Park, where on clear days you can see from Beachy Head to Dungeness and as far as Folkestone and the coast of France.

Take the West Hill Lift from George Street, up through a tunnel of rock to emerge into the tranquil light of another world. Explore the ruins of Hastings Castle and the Smugglers Adventures at labyrinth of caverns hidden deep within the West Hill, packed with the thrilling history of smugglers, bootleggers and warring bloodthirsty gangs.

Family Friendly

On the seafront you'll find you'll find your favourite seaside amusements, including Flamingo Amusements and Playland as well as Hastings Aquarium and Hastings Miniature Adventure Golf Complex with three golf courses that also has great fish and chips, Italian ice cream, café and is the home to the World Crazy Golf Championships every July.

Museums, Art Galleries and Historical Activities

To really immerse yourself in the spirit of the town, a visit to some of its quirky museums is a must. The Shipwreck Museum is a fascinating reminder of the dangers of the sea, with lots of information about local wrecks the Amsterdam and the Anne. The nearby Fishermen’s Museum where you can stand on the deck of Hastings’ last lugger. Just up the road is the ultra-modern Hastings Contemporary, with regularly changing exhibitions of famous contemporary British art. Hastings Museum and Art Gallery on Bohemia Road has excellent regularly changing exhibitions of local and international history and art. It is home to the Durbar Hall, a magnificent carved hall made for the 1886 Colonial & Indian Exhibition in London.

Green Spaces

Hastings Country Park is a nature reserve that covers 345 hectares of coastal gill woodlands, open pasture and cliff-top grassland, together with five kilometres of dramatic soft rock cliffs and coastline. It’s one of three award-winning parks in the town, alongside the spectacular Alexandra Park with its collection of rare trees, and the Regency-style St Leonards Gardens.

Unique Activities

For those looking for a more unique adventure, make sure to check out Vine + Country Wine Tours who are leading the way with exceptional East Sussex wine tours and vineyard lunches. Or, if you fancy something closer to town, head to the Flower Makers’ Museum to uncover 110 years of traditions of flower and plant props.

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Combe Valley Countryside Park

Address

Bexhill, East Sussex, TN38 8FB

Bexhill

The Combe Valley Countryside Park covers approximately 2.3 square miles (about 1480 acres) and provides an area of countryside between Hastings and Bexhill for public enjoyment and recreation.

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Shipwreck Museum

Address

Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW

Telephone
+44 01424 437452

info@shipwreckmuseum.co.uk

Hastings

The Shipwreck Museum, situated in the historic Old Town of Hastings, contains a truly astonishing array of maritime artefacts which contains 3000 years of historic treasures from local shipwrecks

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Hastings History House

Address

21 Courthouse Street, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 3AU

Telephone
+44(0)1424 424744

ohpscontact@gmail.com

HASTINGS

Located between High Street and The Bourne, Hastings History House is the headquarters of the Old Hastings Preservation Society.

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Hastings Castle & 1066 Story

Address

Castle Hill Road, West Hill, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3AR

Telephone
01424 422964

hastings@bluereefaquarium.co.uk

Hastings

Take a step back in time and discover the fascinating history of Britain’s first Norman castle.

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Hastings Lifeboat

Address

The Stade, Old Town, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 3AL

Telephone
+44(0)1424 425502

hastings_visitorcentre@rnli.org.uk

HASTINGS

The Lifeboat Station is located at The Stade in Hastings Old Town – right next to the fishing fleet berths on the working beach.

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The Stables Theatre

Address

The Bourne, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3BD

Telephone
+44(0)1424 423221

info@stablestheatre.co.uk

Hastings

A Theatre and Arts Centre in Hastings' Old Town. The theatre is open all year round and hosts a mix of plays, live music & performances. Please see our website for current listings.

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Flower Makers' Museum

Address

58a High Street, Hastings, E Sussex, TN34 3EN

Telephone
+44(0)1424 427793

Hastings

The Shirley Leaf & Petal Company dates back over 110 years, supplying thousands of handmade flower and plant props for film, theatre and television.

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BattleZone Laser Combat

Address

White Rock Gardens, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1LD

Telephone
+44(0)1424 423778

info@battlezonelive.co.uk

Hastings

Adrenaline-rushing action at Hastings' laser combat zone.

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Iberian Lighting

Address

Drury Lane, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9XP

Telephone
01424428161

sales@iberianlighting.co.uk

St. Leonards-on-Sea

Iberian Lighting, the UK's top producer of commercial lamp shades and bespoke luminaires, has been crafting quality lighting products for over 60 years.

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Unit 33 Studios Bookbindery and Print studio

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The Yard, Waterworks Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1RT

Unit33studio@gmail.com

Hastings

Bookbindery & print studio servicing the arts and local community at Beeching Road Studios, Bexhill-on-Sea.

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Historic Experiences

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Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3EG

Telephone
+44(0)7876 010835

tina@historicexperiences.com

Hastings

Immerse yourself in history with a bespoke tour of Hastings.

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Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve

Address

Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DY

Telephone
+44(0)1424 451066

Hastings

A fabulous nature reserve with stunning coastal scenery situated within the High Weald National Landscape.

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