Welcome to Visit Hastings
Your Perfect Day Out Starts Here
Hastings can claim to be one of the most famous towns in the world thanks to the Battle of Hastings. Whether you're into history, lingering in great cafés or discovering independent shops, this is the perfect place to visit. Wander the winding 'twittens' of the Old Town, explore the Castle or take in stylish St Leonards.
Plenty to See & Do
Our lively seafront is made for perfect seaside days out, from adventure golf and family attractions to ice‑cream treats and award‑winning fish & chips. With plenty to see and do, it’s easy to settle in and make the most of your time at the seaside.
It couldn’t be easier to get here, with trains from London taking around 90 minutes and services from Brighton just over an hour.
Explore Hastings
Things to Do
Hastings is full of history, character and seaside charm, with the Old Town at its…
Shopping
Hastings and St Leonards offer a brilliant mix of independent shops, historic…
Where to Stay
Hastings has a wide range of places to stay, from hotels and distinctive boutique…
Attractions
Hastings is bursting with history, art, and seaside charm which makes it perfect for…
What's On
Hastings Comedy Festival 2026
- Jun 3, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026
Lemons, Laws & Secret Doors: A Hastings Queer History Collective Exhibition
- Hastings Museum & Art Gallery
- Jun 3, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
This Is All the Treasure We Can Have or Hold by Ruth Calland
- Hastings Museum & Art Gallery
- Jun 3, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Janaina Tschäpe
- Jun 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Hastings Beer and Music Festival
- Jul 2, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026
The Ultimate Foodie Spot
Food & Drink
Hastings and St Leonards have become one of the south coast’s most exciting food destinations, with more than 300 restaurants, cafés, pubs & bars to explore. Enjoy the freshest daily catch, discover creative pop‑ups or book a table at some of the region’s most acclaimed dining…
Hastings by Area
Old Town
- 21–22 George Street,
Hastings Old Town Hastings Old Town is one of the most characterful parts of the south coast, with a…
Seafront
- Hastings Seafront
Hastings seafront is one of the town’s most inviting places to spend a day. The shoreline…
Town Centre
- Priory Meadow
Hastings Town Centre is the lively heart of the town, where shopping, food, culture and everyday…
Alexandra Park
- St Helens Road / Lower Park Road
Alexandra Park is one of Hastings most treasured outdoor spaces. Stretching from the town centre…
The Stade
- 30 The Winch Road,
The Stade is one of the most distinctive and atmospheric areas of Hastings. It is home to the…
St Leonards-on-Sea
- 12–14 London Road,
St Leonards offers a calm and creative stretch of the Sussex coast. The seafront is lined with…
Bexhill
- Bexhill
Discover the quintessential charm of Bexhill-on-Sea. Renowned as the birthplace of British…
Let Us Inspire You
Bizarre But True!
- St Andrews Mews
Bizarre BUT True Bizarre BUT True is a captivating hidden gem that offers visitors an…
Hastings Fishermen's Museum
- Rock-a-Nore Rd
Hastings Fishermen’s Museum The Hastings Fishermen’s Museum is a small…
The True Crime Museum
- Palace Court
A SHOCKING attraction for everyone fascinated by the dark world of CRIME. A chilling…
Hastings Miniature Adventure Golf
- Pelham Pl
Hastings Miniature Adventure Golf Hastings Miniature Adventure Golf is one of…
Getting Here & Getting Around
Start your adventure on the Sussex coast with our essential guide to planning a visit to Hastings.