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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.

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 award-winning parks in the town, alongside the spectacular Alexandra Park with its 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.

On the seafront you'll find you'll find your favourite seaside amusuements, including Hastings Miniature Adventure Golf Complex with three courses, Gold 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 Hastings 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 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.

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Hastings Pier

Address

White Rock, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1JU

Hastings

Promenade 272 metres out to sea on rebuilt and revamped pier, which won a RIBA award for its slick and sustainable architecture.

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White Rock Theatre

Address

White Rock, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1JX

Telephone
+44 01424 462288

enquiries@whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Hastings

Home to the best live entertainment in East Sussex.

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Hastings Adventure and Crazy Golf

Address

Hastings Seafront, Hastings, E Sussex, TN34 3AJ

Telephone
01424 437227

info@adventuregolf.co.uk

Hastings

Hastings Adventure Golf is the UK home of Miniature Golf and features no less than 3, 18-hole courses... Pirate Golf, Adventure Golf and Crazy Golf.

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Stade Hall by Spun Glass Theatre

Address

Stade Hall, The Stade, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3FJ

bookings@spunglasstheatre.com

Hastings

Spun Glass Theatre is an award-winning theatre production company based in Hastings, East Sussex. We are a young, dynamic theatre company creating theatre productions for all ages with experience in traditional theatres, schools, community settings,…

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Hastings Aquarium

Address

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

Telephone
01424 718776

hastings@bluereefaquarium.co.uk

Hastings

Located in the heart of Hastings Old Town, Blue Reef Hastings is home to over 3,500 incredible aquatic animals and reptiles; embark on your amazing underwater safari!

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Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves

Address

St Clements Caves, West Hill, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3HY

Telephone
+44 01424 422964

smugglers@discoverhastings.co.uk

Hastings

An exciting adventure for all the family as you explore the sandstone wonders of St Clements Caves and discover many surprises around every darkened corner.

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Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

Address

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

Telephone
+44 01424 451052

museum@hastings.gov.uk

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Visit Hastings’ family-friendly and diverse Museum and Art Gallery for an exploration of art, heritage and history from around the world.

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Cliff Railways - East Hill

Address

East Hill, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3EG

Telephone
01424 446104

easthill@hastings.gov.uk

Hastings

The United Kingdom's steepest funicular railway is not only a structure of national importance but also a source of immense local pride.

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Vine + Country Wine Tours

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Various locations, TN34 3HL

Telephone
07846 747070

hello@vineandcountrytours.co.uk

With 30+ vineyards across Kent & Sussex their private tours will take you to some of the UK’s best vineyards, secreted boutiques, and hidden gems.

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Hastings Fishermen's Museum

Address

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

Telephone
+44 01424 461446

hastingsfishermensmuseum@googlemail.com

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A former fishermen's church by the old net shops, now a museum on local fishing with ship models, nets, old photos and the Lugger 'Enterprise' which was built in 1912

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Cliff Railways - West Hill

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West Hill, George Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3EA

Telephone
01424 446104

westhill@hastings.gov.uk

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A heritage funicular railway on Hastings' West Hill.

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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

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David & Linda Carr Taylor established the vineyard, in the picturesque Sussex countryside just north of Hastings, more than 30 years ago and quickly gained international recognition for their award winning English wines.

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Hastings Contemporary

Address

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

Telephone
+44(0)1424 728377

info@hastingscontemporary.org

Hastings

Nestling between the fishing beach and Hastings Old Town, Hastings Contemporary is sensitively and intuitively designed to complement the surrounding environment.

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Alexandra Park

Address

St Helens Road/Lower Park Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2LG

Telephone
+44 (0)1424 451111

Hastings

A 10 minute walk from Hastings town centre, this Grade II Listed Victorian park is one of the finest to be found anywhere in the country.

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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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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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Playland

Address

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

Telephone
01424 443244

Hastings

Fun for everyone at this classic seaside amuseuments.

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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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Hastings Castle & 1066 Story

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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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Flamingo Amusements

Address

East Beach Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3AR

Telephone
01424 716068

Hastings

Try your hand at the penny machines and crane grabbers at Hastings' Flamingo Amusements.

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