Nick's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Hastings has more history, restaurants and fun than most other seaside towns can offer. There is always something going on from food fairs to international bmx and skateboard competitions. Live music is alive and kicking in Hastings with many pubs and bars having bands on all year round, not forgetting the stage on the pier. There are so many restaurants to choose from so there is something for everyone. A range of traditional fish and chips to fine dining and everything in between including tapas, Turkish, Thai, Persian and many more. Hastings boasts three theatres and cinemas offering an eclectic mix of entertainment. There are a range of galleries, museums and pop up markets to delight all tastes. If you are feeling more adventurous you can hire paddle boards and kayaks or maybe just sit on the beach for a spot of quiet sea fishing. The old town is just that, no Costa Coffee or Greg’s but there are many lovely cafés and patisseries and independent shops selling your hearts desire. Hastings town centre has Costa Coffee and Greg’s and many popular high street shops. For the kids there are 4 crazy golf courses, indoor and outdoor skate parks, indoor aquarium, penny arcades, trampolines and of course the beach. 1066 country has such a rich history to explore, everywhere you look there’s something interesting and informative. From a staycation to meeting up with friends and family, The Happy Plaice in the heart of Hastings is the place to be.

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St Clements Caves are located on the West Hill in Hastings, East Sussex. The caves were named after a nearby parish church and since 1989 are home to the "Smugglers Adventure" tourist attraction which tells the story of smuggling on the South Coast of England 200 years ago.

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St Clements Caves are located on the West Hill in Hastings, East Sussex. The caves were named after a nearby parish church and since 1989 are home to the "Smugglers Adventure" tourist attraction which tells the story of smuggling on the South Coast of England 200 years ago.

Аквариум Blue Reef

"Enjoy incredibly close encounters with seahorses, tropical sharks, stingrays and even a giant octopus at Hastings Aquarium. Don’t miss the chance to meet some remarkable reptiles, from exotic snakes to curious bearded dragons. With over 40 living displays teaming with hundreds of creatures, immerse yourself in amazing underwater habitats from our local waters to the exotic seas - dive in and discover!"

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Аквариум Blue Reef

Rock-a-Nore Road

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"Enjoy incredibly close encounters with seahorses, tropical sharks, stingrays and even a giant octopus at Hastings Aquarium. Don’t miss the chance to meet some remarkable reptiles, from exotic snakes to curious bearded dragons. With over 40 living displays teaming with hundreds of creatures, immerse yourself in amazing underwater habitats from our local waters to the exotic seas - dive in and discover!"

Hastings Adventure Golf

With three 18-hole courses, Hastings Adventure Golf is the UK centre for miniature golf and the home of the annual World Crazy Golf Championships. The three courses are Crazy Golf, Adventure Golf and Pirate Golf. Crazy Golf is ideal for families and suitable for children of any age, even as young as 3 years. Crazy Golf takes about 45 minutes to play. Pirate Golf has two battling pirate ships with explosions, huge splashes of water and a giant skull that talks to you and eats your ball! Again, a good family course and tremendous fun. Allow 45 minutes to play Pirate Golf. Adventure Golf has landscaped gardens, rocks, fountains, waterfalls and even a cave. Plus ‘Tikki Poles’ that talk to you and spit water at you. This course is a little trickier to play and ideal for families with older children, say 6yrs and upwards. It also takes a little longer so players should allow up to one hour to play Adventure Golf.

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Hastings Adventure Golf

Pelham Place

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With three 18-hole courses, Hastings Adventure Golf is the UK centre for miniature golf and the home of the annual World Crazy Golf Championships. The three courses are Crazy Golf, Adventure Golf and Pirate Golf. Crazy Golf is ideal for families and suitable for children of any age, even as young as 3 years. Crazy Golf takes about 45 minutes to play. Pirate Golf has two battling pirate ships with explosions, huge splashes of water and a giant skull that talks to you and eats your ball! Again, a good family course and tremendous fun. Allow 45 minutes to play Pirate Golf. Adventure Golf has landscaped gardens, rocks, fountains, waterfalls and even a cave. Plus ‘Tikki Poles’ that talk to you and spit water at you. This course is a little trickier to play and ideal for families with older children, say 6yrs and upwards. It also takes a little longer so players should allow up to one hour to play Adventure Golf.

Батъл Аби

March into history on the most famous battlefield in England. Follow in the footsteps of the armies of William the Conqueror and King Harold as they clashed in 1066, and discover how the Normans overcame the Saxons to seize the kingdom and change English history forever. Walk the battlefield trail to encounter carved wooden sculptures depicting Norman and Saxon soldiers and explore the atmospheric abbey, built by William soon after the conquest. Dig deeper into the past in the interactive exhibition and head to the gatehouse roof for stunning views over the battlefield. With so much to see and do — including a brilliant medieval-themed adventure playground — Battle Abbey is a great value day out for the whole family. Book online now to get the best price and get ready for an unforgettable visit to this must-see site.

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Батъл Аби

High Street

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March into history on the most famous battlefield in England. Follow in the footsteps of the armies of William the Conqueror and King Harold as they clashed in 1066, and discover how the Normans overcame the Saxons to seize the kingdom and change English history forever. Walk the battlefield trail to encounter carved wooden sculptures depicting Norman and Saxon soldiers and explore the atmospheric abbey, built by William soon after the conquest. Dig deeper into the past in the interactive exhibition and head to the gatehouse roof for stunning views over the battlefield. With so much to see and do — including a brilliant medieval-themed adventure playground — Battle Abbey is a great value day out for the whole family. Book online now to get the best price and get ready for an unforgettable visit to this must-see site.

Source BMX

WORLD'S LARGEST UNDERGROUND SKATEPARK, HASTINGS UK. Source Park is a huge underground skatepark located in the heart of Hastings. Sourcepark houses 2 skateparks, the UK's largest BMX and skateboard shop as well an open courtyard packed full of the best restaurants, pubs, juice bars and coffee shops in town.

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Source BMX

White Rock

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WORLD'S LARGEST UNDERGROUND SKATEPARK, HASTINGS UK. Source Park is a huge underground skatepark located in the heart of Hastings. Sourcepark houses 2 skateparks, the UK's largest BMX and skateboard shop as well an open courtyard packed full of the best restaurants, pubs, juice bars and coffee shops in town.

Hastings Fishermen's Museum

Inside the Museum you can see and visit the deck of the last Hastings’ sailing lugger Enterprise built in 1912; enjoy a large display of photographs and pictures, model boats and many other interesting objects. There is an external display with a variety of boats, you can look inside one of the towns iconic listed [Grade II*] Net Shops, and see how Hastings folk used boats cut in half when they had been caught engaged in smuggling. Our small souvenir shop is packed with a variety of memorabilia, fossils and gemstones, cards and local history books – something to suit every pocket.

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Hastings Fishermen's Museum

Rock-a-Nore Road

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Inside the Museum you can see and visit the deck of the last Hastings’ sailing lugger Enterprise built in 1912; enjoy a large display of photographs and pictures, model boats and many other interesting objects. There is an external display with a variety of boats, you can look inside one of the towns iconic listed [Grade II*] Net Shops, and see how Hastings folk used boats cut in half when they had been caught engaged in smuggling. Our small souvenir shop is packed with a variety of memorabilia, fossils and gemstones, cards and local history books – something to suit every pocket.

Shipwreck Museum

The Shipwreck Museum is an independent charitable Museum of the Nautical Museums Trust Charity No. 284687 – set in the historic Old Town of Hastings, UK. The Museum has artefacts from many ships wrecked in the English Channel from the Goodwin Sands in Kent to Pevensey Bay in East Sussex including the Amsterdam a Dutch East Indiaman of 1749 and the Anne of 1690 also the Charles II warship.

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Shipwreck Museum

Rock-a-Nore Road

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The Shipwreck Museum is an independent charitable Museum of the Nautical Museums Trust Charity No. 284687 – set in the historic Old Town of Hastings, UK. The Museum has artefacts from many ships wrecked in the English Channel from the Goodwin Sands in Kent to Pevensey Bay in East Sussex including the Amsterdam a Dutch East Indiaman of 1749 and the Anne of 1690 also the Charles II warship.

Clambers Playcentre

There’s fun and play every day at Clambers with a two-level indoor play area for under 12s and a toddler’s obstacle course for the under 6’s. The outdoor area includes a paddling pool with fountains, a sand pit and pirate ship, and climbing areas. We also have free WiFi. For children up to 12 years old.

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Clambers Playcentre

White Rock Gardens

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There’s fun and play every day at Clambers with a two-level indoor play area for under 12s and a toddler’s obstacle course for the under 6’s. The outdoor area includes a paddling pool with fountains, a sand pit and pirate ship, and climbing areas. We also have free WiFi. For children up to 12 years old.

Hastings Land Based Fishing Fleet

Hastings, one of the oldest fishing ports in Britain, is home to the Hastings Fishing Fleet; the oldest and largest beach-launched fishing fleet in Britain. It is extremely interesting walk to amble among the boats drawn up on the pebbles but you must be careful because there are winch cables which cause trip hazards. Fish caught by the fleet can be bought at the shops at the back of the beach. You can't get fresher fish than that!

Hastings Land Based Fishing Fleet

Hastings, one of the oldest fishing ports in Britain, is home to the Hastings Fishing Fleet; the oldest and largest beach-launched fishing fleet in Britain. It is extremely interesting walk to amble among the boats drawn up on the pebbles but you must be careful because there are winch cables which cause trip hazards. Fish caught by the fleet can be bought at the shops at the back of the beach. You can't get fresher fish than that!

Whites Seafood & Steak Bar

"White's seafood and steak bar is situated in the heart of the Old town of Hastings. Situated along a pedestrian street with in and outside dining. Established around 15 years ago and still going strong. We specialise in local produce with a extensive mixed menu of seafood and local meats. We also have a child's menu and dogs are allowed inside between 12 and 6. We hold 5 🌟 scores on the doors. We are one of the busiest restaurants in Hastings so give us a call."

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Whites Seafood & Steak Bar

44-45 George St

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"White's seafood and steak bar is situated in the heart of the Old town of Hastings. Situated along a pedestrian street with in and outside dining. Established around 15 years ago and still going strong. We specialise in local produce with a extensive mixed menu of seafood and local meats. We also have a child's menu and dogs are allowed inside between 12 and 6. We hold 5 🌟 scores on the doors. We are one of the busiest restaurants in Hastings so give us a call."

Marrakech Artisan

Creating amazing food has always been my greatest aspiration, but amazing food has to be authentic. This is what I hoped to achieve by opening Marrakech Artisan restaurant in Hastings Old Town , that I could share those authentic tastes of home, tagines cooked to perfection in traditional stoneware, baklava with that superbly crispy filo pastry and baba ganoush with that extra smokiness to the aubergines. It’s all about passion for food and sharing that passion with everyone in order to make them happy.

Marrakech Artisan

16 George St

Creating amazing food has always been my greatest aspiration, but amazing food has to be authentic. This is what I hoped to achieve by opening Marrakech Artisan restaurant in Hastings Old Town , that I could share those authentic tastes of home, tagines cooked to perfection in traditional stoneware, baklava with that superbly crispy filo pastry and baba ganoush with that extra smokiness to the aubergines. It’s all about passion for food and sharing that passion with everyone in order to make them happy.

Three Faces of Del Parc

Three Faces of Del Parc, Saint Leonards, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Authentic Tapas Restaurant. In our opinion quite simply the best Tapas restaurant on the south coast

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Three Faces of Del Parc

1 Western Road

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Three Faces of Del Parc, Saint Leonards, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Authentic Tapas Restaurant. In our opinion quite simply the best Tapas restaurant on the south coast

Turn The Tide

Inside you will find 50+ local, independent designers, makers, creators and small business ventures. Working together to create a unique retail shop 24 George St, Hastings TN34 3EA

Turn The Tide

24 George Street

Inside you will find 50+ local, independent designers, makers, creators and small business ventures. Working together to create a unique retail shop 24 George St, Hastings TN34 3EA

Rye

Rye is an English town near the coast in East Sussex. In the centre, cobbled lanes like Mermaid Street are lined with medieval, half-timbered houses. The redbrick Lamb House was once owned by writer Henry James. Nearby, the tower of the Norman St. Mary’s Church overlooks the town. The 14th-century Ypres Tower, which formed part of Rye’s defences, is now Rye Castle Museum, with paintings and displays on local history.

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Rye

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Rye is an English town near the coast in East Sussex. In the centre, cobbled lanes like Mermaid Street are lined with medieval, half-timbered houses. The redbrick Lamb House was once owned by writer Henry James. Nearby, the tower of the Norman St. Mary’s Church overlooks the town. The 14th-century Ypres Tower, which formed part of Rye’s defences, is now Rye Castle Museum, with paintings and displays on local history.

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

You can discover our amazing wildlife all day, every day along many miles of path with five birdwatching hides accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Explore the changing coastline and military history, or simply enjoy a walk beside the sea.

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Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Harbour Road

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You can discover our amazing wildlife all day, every day along many miles of path with five birdwatching hides accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Explore the changing coastline and military history, or simply enjoy a walk beside the sea.

Hastings Miniature Railway

The Hastings Miniature Railway is a 10+1⁄4 in gauge miniature railway located on the seafront at Hastings, a seaside resort, town, and ancient cinque port, in East Sussex, England. Opened in 1948, it remains a popular tourist attraction.

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Hastings Miniature Railway

Rock-a-Nore Road

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The Hastings Miniature Railway is a 10+1⁄4 in gauge miniature railway located on the seafront at Hastings, a seaside resort, town, and ancient cinque port, in East Sussex, England. Opened in 1948, it remains a popular tourist attraction.

Hastings Old Town

Set between two cliffs serviced by funicular railways, charming Hastings Old Town blends an old-school seaside vibe with Tudor styling and a lively arts scene. Tourists are drawn to Hastings Fishermen's Museum, the Bluereef Aquarium and a seafront funfair, plus a shingle beach featuring tall, wooden fishermen's huts. George Street is lined with quaint shops and lively pubs, while High Street is home to art galleries.

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Hastings Old Town

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Set between two cliffs serviced by funicular railways, charming Hastings Old Town blends an old-school seaside vibe with Tudor styling and a lively arts scene. Tourists are drawn to Hastings Fishermen's Museum, the Bluereef Aquarium and a seafront funfair, plus a shingle beach featuring tall, wooden fishermen's huts. George Street is lined with quaint shops and lively pubs, while High Street is home to art galleries.

Pier station

Following an extensive reconstruction project, Hastings Pier reopened to the public in April 2016. The pier is a modern, 21st century attraction with its history and heritage at its heart. Designed originally by renowned Victorian engineer Eugenius Birch and first opened in 1872, Hastings Pier has stood through wars, played host to music legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd, been closed down, caught fire more than once and was raised from the ashes by the local community and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The new, modern, RIBA-award-winning pier is a simple and sustainable platform that is loved by locals as well as being a popular visitor destination. As well as the Pavilion Restaurant and beach hut-style food and drinks kiosks, vintage fairs, exhibitions and family-friendly events to keep you entertained – the Pier itself is an attraction that is not to be missed. Uninterrupted expanses of elegant Ekki wood allow you to get out in the elements and enjoy being closer to nature.

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Pier station

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Following an extensive reconstruction project, Hastings Pier reopened to the public in April 2016. The pier is a modern, 21st century attraction with its history and heritage at its heart. Designed originally by renowned Victorian engineer Eugenius Birch and first opened in 1872, Hastings Pier has stood through wars, played host to music legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd, been closed down, caught fire more than once and was raised from the ashes by the local community and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The new, modern, RIBA-award-winning pier is a simple and sustainable platform that is loved by locals as well as being a popular visitor destination. As well as the Pavilion Restaurant and beach hut-style food and drinks kiosks, vintage fairs, exhibitions and family-friendly events to keep you entertained – the Pier itself is an attraction that is not to be missed. Uninterrupted expanses of elegant Ekki wood allow you to get out in the elements and enjoy being closer to nature.