What to do in Hastings

Activities, attractions and tours

Hastings featuring street scenes
Hastings showing a small town or village and general coastal views
Great Dixter House and Gardens which includes a house and a park
Blue Reef Aquarium featuring marine life as well as an individual male
Hastings Castle featuring heritage elements and building ruins

Places to Visit in Hastings

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What to do in Hastings

Discover the most popular places to visit in Hastings

Hastings Pier

Hastings Pier

Explore the waterfront in Hastings with a trip to Hastings Pier. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Hastings Pier
Hastings Castle showing heritage elements and a ruin

Hastings Castle

Stir your imagination at the ruins of this once mighty clifftop fortress, built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century.

Hastings Castle
Hastings Country Park featuring a small town or village, general coastal views and a park

Hastings Country Park

Popular with dog walkers and exercisers, this expansive park provides a peaceful escape and coastal panoramas.

Hastings Country Park
East Hill Lift

East Hill Lift

Step aboard this historic funicular railway and enjoy views of the fishing fleet and rows of net shops on the seafront.

East Hill Lift
Smugglers Adventure

Smugglers Adventure

Venture inside a series of caves and caverns and learn about the exploits of the smugglers who once operated on the Sussex coast.

Smugglers Adventure
Blue Reef Aquarium featuring marine life as well as an individual male

Blue Reef Aquarium

See tropical fish and sharks, encounter scaly-skinned reptiles and observe hungry rays being fed at this seaside aquarium.

Blue Reef Aquarium
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

This interesting museum covers an eclectic range of topics, including Native Americans and John Logie Baird, the inventor of the television.

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Fishermen\'s Museum showing interior views

Fishermen's Museum

Delve into the seafaring past of Hastings at this maritime museum, which pays tribute to the local fishing industry and community.

Fishermen's Museum

White Rock Theatre

Get tickets for a show at White Rock Theatre, a popular theatre in Hastings. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

White Rock Theatre

 

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Day trip destinations from Hastings

Great Dixter House and Gardens showing flowers

Rye

Photo "St Leonards-On-Sea" by Oliver P Guffogg (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Oliver P Guffogg (CC BY-SA)

St Leonards-On-Sea

Hastings

Old Town Hastings

Photo by Kenneth Wells

Westfield

Hastings Country Park which includes a park

Ore

Photo by Paul Devall

Pett

Frequently asked questions

Is Hastings worth visiting?
Renowned for its bars and pubs and fishing, finding awesome things to do in Hastings is a cinch. Make sure to add Winchelsea Beach to your trip itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Hastings?
Begin your day with a visit to Winchelsea Beach and Bexhill Beach. Then, check out different areas of Hastings for a quick bite and some shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Hastings?
Winchelsea Beach is one of the top tourist attractions in Hastings and deserves a place on every to-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Hastings?
Three days will be plenty of time to tick off the leading city highlights, such as Bexhill Beach, Carr Taylor Vineyard and Blue Reef Aquarium. The average stay in Hastings is two days. If you feel the urge to extend your escape, Eastbourne isn't far away.
Is Hastings a walkable city?
With leading attractions like Blue Reef Aquarium nearby, Hastings is every bit a place to see on foot. Up for visiting some cool neighbourhoods a walkable distance from the city centre? Old Town Hastings is only 2 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Hastings with kids?
If you're searching for activities and sights for all the family, have a look at these terrific ideas for what to do in Hastings with kids.

What to do in Hastings for adults?
Carr Taylor Vineyard and Fishermen's Museum are just a couple of the things to do in Hastings. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Hastings?
One of the simplest ways to discover free things to do in Hastings is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on cool neighbourhoods, parks and other top attractions you can visit without reaching for your wallet. Bexhill Beach is one place that doesn't charge an entrance fee.