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.

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. The nature reserve 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 Green Flag Award winning parks in the town, the others being the spectacular Alexandra Park with its many lakes and collection of rare trees, and the Regency-style St Leonards Gardens.

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 labyrinth of caverns hidden deep within the West Hill, packed with the thrilling history of smugglers, bootleggers and warring bloodthirsty gangs.

Then, for a cool, modern twist head for the America Ground. This vibrant triangle in the centre of Hastings was formed when the great storm of 1287 threw up a silt and shingle spit beyond the boundaries of Hastings Borough. Above the independent shops, restaurants and cafes you’ll see the grand architecture of Hastings Library, The Printworks and Holy Trinity Church. These lead you through to the RIBA Stirling Award-winning Hastings Pier and The Source, transformed from its origins as a Turkish baths into the biggest underground BMX and skate park in the world. For non skaters, the balcony café is a great place to watch the action below.

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.

To really immerse yourself in the spirit of the town, a visit to some of its quirky museums is a must. The Shipwreck Museum, opposite the Blue Reef Aquarium, 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 houses Hastings’ last lugger the Enterprise and a suit made of winkle shells, among many other curious exhibits. Just up the road is the ultra-modern Hastings Contemporary, with regularly changing exhibitions of famous contemporary British art.

The Flower Makers’ Museum in the High Street invites you into a world of fabrics, cutters and presses, the tools of this dying art. From there it's a short and scenic walk to admire (from the outside) the house where Foyle's War was filmed. And a little further along the seafront tucked into the caves is an unusual find – the True Crime Museum, a collection of criminal memorabilia such as acid baths, execution beds and knuckledusters. The more formal Hastings Museum and Art Gallery on Bohemia Road has excellent regularly changing exhibitions of local and international history and art, and is home to the Durbar Hall, a magnificent carved hall made for the 1886 Colonial & Indian Exhibition in London.

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Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

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Johns Place, Bohemia Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1ET

Telephone
+44 01424 451052

museum@hastings.gov.uk

Hastings

Displays of dinosaurs, wildlife, Native Americans, paintings, ceramics, features on John Logie Baird and Robert Tressel, temporary exhibitions and the Durbar Hall.

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Cliff Railways - West Hill

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West Hill, George Street, Hastings, East Sussex

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+44 01424 451111

Hastings

East Hill Lift provides easy access to the Country Park
West Hill Lift takes you to the Castle and Smugglers Adventure.

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Shipwreck Museum

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

Telephone
+44 01424 437452

info@shipwreckmuseum.co.uk

Hastings

Maritime museum with 3000 years of historic treasures from local shipwrecks. Audiovisual show 'A Shipwreck Adventure', push button videos, talks with slides on shipwreck and coastal history topics.

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Xcapestation

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

Telephone
01424423778

info@abductedlive.co.uk

Hastings

Have you and your team got what it takes to outwit the abductors and escape!

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Collared

Address

37E Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HT

Telephone
01424 719918

Hastings

Collared is a dog accessory and gift shop They source top quality products from around the world for dogs and dog lovers. These include Puppia, West Paw, Wacky Walker, Rough Wear, Walters, and many more.

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St Mary in the Castle

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7 Pelham Crescent, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3AF

Telephone
01424 715 880

Hastings

St Mary in the Castle is a unique historical Grade ll* Listed building located on the seafront in Hastings.

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Old Town Amusements

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George Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3EA

Telephone
01424 424005

Hastings

Traditional family friendly amusement arcade where you can play slot machines and air hockey to games geared towards our younger visitors, we've got plenty to keep all amused.

No refreshments permitted inside. Level access.
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Combe Valley Countryside Park

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Bexhill, East Sussex, TN38 8AY

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+44 (0)1424 787660

Bexhill

Combe Valley Countryside Park is a joint project between Hastings Borough Council, Rother District Council and East Sussex County Council and has been part of a series of developments in East Sussex and northern France which have benefited from…

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Trinity Wholefoods

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3 Trinity Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HG

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+44(0)1424 430473

Hastings

Extensive range of dried fruits, nuts, seeds and grains. Delicious Trinity-made veggie and vegan take-aways.
Free recipe sheets.
Natural body and face products
Natural remedies and supplements.
Eco-friendly household products.

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Flower Makers' Museum

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

Telephone
+44(0)1424 427793

Hastings

The Shirley Leaf & Petal Company, an extraordinary family business which dates back over 110 years, can be found in Hastings Old Town. Despite its humble surroundings, the company has an extraordinary global reputation as a leading supplier of…

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B&T Music Shop

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9 Claremont, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HA

Telephone
01424 434480

Hastings

Founded as B&T Keyboards in 1975, B&T Music has evolved into a diverse and reliable retailer of musical instruments, providing advice, servicing and repair, a huge selection of sheet music and a vast inventory of instruments for sale.

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Sedlescombe Golf Club

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Kent Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0SD

Telephone
+44(0)1424 871700

Battle

The parkland golf course measures 6269 yards and with a variety of obstacles including ponds and deep fairway bunkers, challenging for all abilities. It also features a par 3 course which far from being a simple pitch and putt, maintains the…

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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

Applications for group guided tours must be made in writing at least 28 days in advance of proposed visit. The guide will give a tour of the station and boathouse explaining the equipment used with an opportunity to use the visitors centre with its…

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Dyke and Dean

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14 Claremont, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HA

Telephone
01424 429202

Hastings

Interior designers
Monday - Wednesday by appointment only

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1066 Card

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20 Havelock Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BP

hello@1066card.com

Hastings

100s of savings across Sussex for days out, eating out, local businesses, shopping & more.
Just show the 1066 Card and ask for the discount. Includes 25% discount at Knockhatch Adventure Park.
Plastic 1066 Cards are available to purchase…

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Two Snakes Tattoo

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8 Trinity Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HG

Telephone
01424 429711

Hastings

Tues-Sat 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm

High end tattoos in all styles, made by world famous artists and guest artists from all around Europe and beyond.

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Carr Taylor Vineyard

Address

Wheel Lane, Westfield, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4SG

Telephone
+44 01424 752501

sales@carr-taylor.co.uk

Hastings

Carr Taylor Wines,whose winery is at Westfield, are producers of award-winning sparkling wines, white and rosé still wines, and fruit wines.

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Historic Experiences

Address

East Sussex, TN34 3EG

Telephone
+44(0)7876010835

tina@historicexperiences.com

Historic Experiences led by Tina Brown brings to life the historical heritage of our ancient town and area. They organise bespoke tours to suit your group size, need and specific interests, entertaining talks, short courses on various subjects held…

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Kino Teatr

Address

43-49 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0EQ

Telephone
01424 457830

admin@kino-teatr.co.uk

St Leonards-on-Sea

Kino-Teatr is an arthouse cinema, gallery and restaurant on Norman Road in the heart of St Leonards which opened in August 2015. It is housed in the old purpose-built Curzon cinema which dates back to 1913. The fabulous auditorium has been lovingly…

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Playland

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7-9 Pelham Place, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3AD

Hastings

Family friendly premier amusement arcade where you can play video, merchandisers (claw cranes) or coin operated games and air hockey.
Play for as little as 2p!
Big range of ticket machines
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