Attractions
The fabulous Pier in Hastings was restored, opening in 2016.
1066 Seat Capacity Theatre showing a variety of musical and other perfomances. International Piano Competition is a personal favourite.
Amazingly beautiful gallery with a wonderful collection of mid century art and special exhibitions. Cafe has the best view in town, and the food is great.
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Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings - TN34 3DW
A fascinating little museum on Rock-a-Nore road dedicated to the history of fishing and fishermen in Hastings. Well worth popping in whilst enjoying the other sights of the area.
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​ Rock-A-Nore Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW
The easy way to get up East and West Cliff. Nice views and avoids a steep climb.
Hastings and St Leonard's is a great place to buy antiques and vintage items and great prices.
The Museum tells the fascinating stories of the shipwrecks which have been discoveed around the area and has many artefacts from them on display. The museum also explores the remarkable geological and enviornmental circumstanes that have helped to preserve the wrecks.
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Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings - TN34 3DW
The Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve has over 267 hectares of ancient woodland, heathland and grassland together with 3 miles (5 km) of dramatic cliffs and coastline. Lying within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, most of the park has been designated a Special Area of Conservation, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a designated Local Nature Reserve. Fantastic walk from East Cliff to the Coast Guard Cafe at Fairlight and bank. Quite a demanding walk but great views. One of our favourite walks.
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Fairlight Road, Hastings (Accessible from the path by the Furnicular on East Cliff above Rock-a-Nore)
Bespoke guided tours. Highly recommended on TripAdisor.
Built in an old swimming pool in an underground space on the sea front. Even if you do not have an ambition to BMX, just go and take a look at the amazing antics. It's free to watch.
Surprisingly large and diverse Museum with a mixture of exhibits - a rich and exotic mixture of fine paintings and china, hte culture of other lands, well-known personalities such as John Logie Baird and Robert Tressell, and aa contrasting view of local wildlife today and as it would hae been 150 million years ago.. I particularly like the Indian room with its amazing carvings. Nice old pictures of Hastings. More recent cultural history also fascinating.
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Johns Place, Bohemia Road, Hastings - TN34 1ET
Just up the road. Worth it for the views alone.
Kite surfing is good for intermediate to advanced kiters in Hastings. Beginners should go to the school at Camber Sands.
Part of the 1066 story. Located in the Green on West Hill at the top end of St Mary's Terrac. Explore the underground passageways and learn about the history of smuggling in Hastings.
Coboug Place, Hastings, - TN34 3HY
A superb little Aquarium righ in the heart of old town by the beach. Great for children and nature lovers in general. Situated at teh end of Rock-a-Nore Road in Hastings historic old town. A great visit whatever the weather.
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Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings - TN34 3DW
Great fun with the family!
A surprisingly large park with a mixture of wild and manicured spaces. Venture up to the reservoirs.
Amazing vintage art house cinema, retaurant, and Russian Art Gallery. One of our favourite places to visit.
Grade 1 listed Modernist masterpiece in Bexhill on Sea on the sea front. Marevellous cafe overlooking the sea. Various contemporary art attractions on offer.
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Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex - TN40 1DP
A lovely National Trust Property the home of Rudyard Kipling. Not too far for a day out and lovely countryside around. Go to the Bell in Ticehurst for a fab lunch.
English Heritage at its most iconic. Battle is also a lovely small town with nice shops and pubs etc. A memorable family day out in Sussex, including the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. Discover more about the most famous date in British History.
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High Street, Battle, East Sussex - TN33 OAD
Owned by the National Trust. One of the most famous and evocative castles in Britiain, Bodium was built in 1385, as both a defence and a comfortable home. The exterior is virtually complete, and the ramparts rise dramatically above the moat.
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Bodium, near Robertsbridge - TN32 5UA