Hastings and the Surrounding Area
Sightseeing
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
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.
Scenic area with a funicular ride to a clifftop with sweeping vistas to the coast & English Channel. Lovely spots to picnic, or try out the local cafes such as the Bale House - the first public straw bale building constructed in Hastings.
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East Hill
East HillScenic area with a funicular ride to a clifftop with sweeping vistas to the coast & English Channel. Lovely spots to picnic, or try out the local cafes such as the Bale House - the first public straw bale building constructed in Hastings.
The Hastings Contemporary is a museum of contemporary British art located on The Stade in Hastings, and is a not for profit organisation. The gallery contains both temporary exhibitions and a permanent collection
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Hastings Contemporary
Rock-a-Nore RoadThe Hastings Contemporary is a museum of contemporary British art located on The Stade in Hastings, and is a not for profit organisation. The gallery contains both temporary exhibitions and a permanent collection
Herstmonceux Castle is a brick-built castle, dating from the 15th century, near Herstmonceux, East Sussex. It is one of the oldest significant brick buildings still standing in England. Today, the majestic, moated castle is the centrepiece of a beautiful 300 acre estate. Beyond formal gardens like the Rose, Elizabethan and Shakespeare, the grounds extend into open areas and woodland that include a children’s play area, a rope maze, and a Georgian-style folly – all ideal for families to explore. Check out the opening times before you travel there though!
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Schloss Herstmonceux
Herstmonceux Castle is a brick-built castle, dating from the 15th century, near Herstmonceux, East Sussex. It is one of the oldest significant brick buildings still standing in England. Today, the majestic, moated castle is the centrepiece of a beautiful 300 acre estate. Beyond formal gardens like the Rose, Elizabethan and Shakespeare, the grounds extend into open areas and woodland that include a children’s play area, a rope maze, and a Georgian-style folly – all ideal for families to explore. Check out the opening times before you travel there though!
White Rock Theatre is a large venue for classical and rock music, stand-up comedians, circus, panto and community events a truly wide variety of acts and events. Check out what's on during your stay: https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk/Online/default.asp
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White Rock Theatre
White RockWhite Rock Theatre is a large venue for classical and rock music, stand-up comedians, circus, panto and community events a truly wide variety of acts and events. Check out what's on during your stay: https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk/Online/default.asp
Spectacular modernist 1935 Grade 1 listed Pavilion sits just above the promenade on the seafront in Bexhill. Just go for a visit to see this amazing building, it's free to enter and offers modern art exhibitions, a cafe and a shop. Check out what is on during your stay - see a stand-up comedian or music show - lots going on: https://www.dlwp.com
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De La Warr Pavilion
MarinaSpectacular modernist 1935 Grade 1 listed Pavilion sits just above the promenade on the seafront in Bexhill. Just go for a visit to see this amazing building, it's free to enter and offers modern art exhibitions, a cafe and a shop. Check out what is on during your stay - see a stand-up comedian or music show - lots going on: https://www.dlwp.com
The West Hill Lift retains its original wooden Victorian coaches, and also runs through a tunnel, very unusual for a funicular. Visit Hastings Castle by taking a trip on the West Hill Cliff Railway. Tickets are £4.20 for adults and £2.40 for children.
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West Hill Lift Funicular Railway
43 George StThe West Hill Lift retains its original wooden Victorian coaches, and also runs through a tunnel, very unusual for a funicular. Visit Hastings Castle by taking a trip on the West Hill Cliff Railway. Tickets are £4.20 for adults and £2.40 for children.
East Hill Cliff railway in Hastings opened in 1903 and provides breath-taking views of Hastings’ Old Town and Rock-a-Nore. East Hill funicular takes passengers up the cliff to Hastings Country Park.
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East Hill Lift Lower Station
Rock-a-Nore RoadEast Hill Cliff railway in Hastings opened in 1903 and provides breath-taking views of Hastings’ Old Town and Rock-a-Nore. East Hill funicular takes passengers up the cliff to Hastings Country Park.
Hastings Castle sits on high of the West Hill overlooking the old town of Hastings. You can reach the castle by driving through back streets or parking in one of the seafront public car parks and taking the West Hill Cliff Railway from town to the top of the cliff. There is a picnic area onsite so take along a packed lunch!
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Hastings Castle
Castle Hill RoadHastings Castle sits on high of the West Hill overlooking the old town of Hastings. You can reach the castle by driving through back streets or parking in one of the seafront public car parks and taking the West Hill Cliff Railway from town to the top of the cliff. There is a picnic area onsite so take along a packed lunch!
The Clive Vale lakes lie directly behind the property and are open to beginners and match fishermen. Day tickets can be bought at the Londis store close to the Coach House. Check out the website for price details etc: http://www.clivevaleac.co.uk
Clive Vale Angling Club reservoirs
Harold RoadThe Clive Vale lakes lie directly behind the property and are open to beginners and match fishermen. Day tickets can be bought at the Londis store close to the Coach House. Check out the website for price details etc: http://www.clivevaleac.co.uk
Fronting the old town, east of Pelham Beach, is Europe’s largest fleet of beach-launched fishing boats in Europe. The Stade is a shingle bay protected by a groyne and has been used for beaching boats for more than a millennium
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The Stade station
Fronting the old town, east of Pelham Beach, is Europe’s largest fleet of beach-launched fishing boats in Europe. The Stade is a shingle bay protected by a groyne and has been used for beaching boats for more than a millennium
Rye Watersports offers windsurfing, wing-foiling, kitesurfing, sailing and SUP lessons to adults and children on their flat coastal lake near Rye.
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Rye Watersports
New Lydd RoadRye Watersports offers windsurfing, wing-foiling, kitesurfing, sailing and SUP lessons to adults and children on their flat coastal lake near Rye.
Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort. Founded in the 4th century as one of the last of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' forts, Pevensey Castle was also the landing place of William the Conqueror's army in 1066. Later it was pressed back into service as an emergency stronghold in the Second World War.
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Pevensey Castle
Castle RoadPevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort. Founded in the 4th century as one of the last of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' forts, Pevensey Castle was also the landing place of William the Conqueror's army in 1066. Later it was pressed back into service as an emergency stronghold in the Second World War.
Beautiful clean beach, with the charming village of Winchelsea worthy of a visit, including great walking and cycling routes in the area.
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Winchelsea Beach
Beautiful clean beach, with the charming village of Winchelsea worthy of a visit, including great walking and cycling routes in the area.
Archetypal 14th century moated castle with ruined interior. Medieval castle with original moat, towers and portcullis.
Free entry for National Trust members.
About a 30 minute drive from the Coach House.
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Bodiam Schloss
Archetypal 14th century moated castle with ruined interior. Medieval castle with original moat, towers and portcullis.
Free entry for National Trust members.
About a 30 minute drive from the Coach House.
A local nature reserve covering 850 acres, with sandstone cliffs, glens covered with gorse and trees, footpaths, nature trails, picnic areas and ample car parking. Lovely place to walk with views out to sea.
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Hastings Country Park
148 Martineau LnA local nature reserve covering 850 acres, with sandstone cliffs, glens covered with gorse and trees, footpaths, nature trails, picnic areas and ample car parking. Lovely place to walk with views out to sea.
City/town information
Rye is a beautiful medieval town near to Hastings, with cobbled lanes and 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. It is full of lovely boutique and antique shops and great eateries. Check out Knoops at Tower Forge, Hilders Cliff, Rye for an amazing choice of hot chocolates! Don't forget to order the homemade marshmallow!
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Rye
Rye is a beautiful medieval town near to Hastings, with cobbled lanes and 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. It is full of lovely boutique and antique shops and great eateries. Check out Knoops at Tower Forge, Hilders Cliff, Rye for an amazing choice of hot chocolates! Don't forget to order the homemade marshmallow!
The town of Battle is located in the south east of England, best known for being the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. A visit to Battle Abbey is an absolute must, and the small town offers an array of quality eateries and small shops - a great day out. And if you're a fan of Keane take the "Strangeland" tour.
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Battle
The town of Battle is located in the south east of England, best known for being the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. A visit to Battle Abbey is an absolute must, and the small town offers an array of quality eateries and small shops - a great day out. And if you're a fan of Keane take the "Strangeland" tour.
Bexhill-on-Sea is a tranquil, seaside town located about 4 miles from Hastings, home to the famous De La Warr pavilion - a pioneering centre for arts and culture in an iconic modernist building by the sea. Check out to see what's on when you're in the area. It's easy to get to on public transport and by car. Visit the Sovereign Light Cafe, the inspiration behind local band Keane's famous song.
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Bexhill
Bexhill-on-Sea is a tranquil, seaside town located about 4 miles from Hastings, home to the famous De La Warr pavilion - a pioneering centre for arts and culture in an iconic modernist building by the sea. Check out to see what's on when you're in the area. It's easy to get to on public transport and by car. Visit the Sovereign Light Cafe, the inspiration behind local band Keane's famous song.
Neighbourhoods
St Leonards-on-Sea is a sunny seaside town right next to Hastings, where you will find magnificent parks, a grand seafront promenade, fabulous independent shops and eateries, and lots of independent shops - a great place to pick up antiques too. For a coffee break, check out the Goat's Ledge on the seafront
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St Leonards On Sea
St Leonards-on-Sea is a sunny seaside town right next to Hastings, where you will find magnificent parks, a grand seafront promenade, fabulous independent shops and eateries, and lots of independent shops - a great place to pick up antiques too. For a coffee break, check out the Goat's Ledge on the seafront
Food scene
The Albion serves great pies, with options for vegetarians and vegans. Great atmosphere, with live music some nights.
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Albion Hastings
33 George StThe Albion serves great pies, with options for vegetarians and vegans. Great atmosphere, with live music some nights.
The Goat Ledge is a unique and quirky cafe on the seafront in St Leonard's - a great place for a coffee and something to eat. Open until 9pm.
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Goat Ledge
Warrior SquareThe Goat Ledge is a unique and quirky cafe on the seafront in St Leonard's - a great place for a coffee and something to eat. Open until 9pm.
Amazing burgers, including veggie and vegan options from Half Man! Half Burger, with another branch along Marina in St Leonards-on Sea
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Half Man! Half Burger!
7 Marine CtAmazing burgers, including veggie and vegan options from Half Man! Half Burger, with another branch along Marina in St Leonards-on Sea
Authentic Neapolitan street food offering fantastic pizzas.
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Rustico Italiano
31 Robertson StAuthentic Neapolitan street food offering fantastic pizzas.
Undercliffe House
27 Rock-a-Nore RdExcellent fish restaurant in Rock-a-Nore
Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options. Freshly prepared meals in a friendly atmosphere seen by the owners as an extension of their home.
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No.8 Restaurant
8 Cambridge RoadSeafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options. Freshly prepared meals in a friendly atmosphere seen by the owners as an extension of their home.
Traditional English pub, brewing own beer and serving fresh food, cooked from scratch in Hastings Old Town. The pub has appeared in the Good Beer Guide (produced by CAMRA) for the last 20 years.
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First In Last Out
14-15 High StreetTraditional English pub, brewing own beer and serving fresh food, cooked from scratch in Hastings Old Town. The pub has appeared in the Good Beer Guide (produced by CAMRA) for the last 20 years.
Located on the Fisherman's Beach , with specials straight off the boats with the morning catch.
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Maggie's Fish & Chips
8-9 Rock-a-Nore RdLocated on the Fisherman's Beach , with specials straight off the boats with the morning catch.
Knoops in Rye make the best chocolate drinks using real chocolate from all over the world with varying percentages of chocolate - hot or cold! The homemade marshmallows are the perfect accompaniment!
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Knoops Chocolate Bar
Tower StreetKnoops in Rye make the best chocolate drinks using real chocolate from all over the world with varying percentages of chocolate - hot or cold! The homemade marshmallows are the perfect accompaniment!
Bustling indoor street food market in St Leonards-on-Sea, with an array of food choices, great coffee, natural wine and craft beer. Open daily. Dog friendly.
Heist Market
Bustling indoor street food market in St Leonards-on-Sea, with an array of food choices, great coffee, natural wine and craft beer. Open daily. Dog friendly.
Fine artisan, natural and handmade chocolate using ingredients from around the world, including a variety of flavours of chocolate bars and even customised hot chocolate and ice cream. An absolute must!
Only Coco Chocolates
20 George StFine artisan, natural and handmade chocolate using ingredients from around the world, including a variety of flavours of chocolate bars and even customised hot chocolate and ice cream. An absolute must!
The Bale House in Hastings Country Park is a visitor centre with a cafe serving great coffee and delicious homemade cakes. Dog friendly and with outdoor seating during the warmer months. Beautiful views out to sea. Not to be missed on a day out at the Country Park.
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Hastings Country Park Visitor Centre
Lower Coastguard LaneThe Bale House in Hastings Country Park is a visitor centre with a cafe serving great coffee and delicious homemade cakes. Dog friendly and with outdoor seating during the warmer months. Beautiful views out to sea. Not to be missed on a day out at the Country Park.
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Buses and trains run frequently to nearby towns and property
From Hastings Railway Station take Bus No 20 towards Ore and it will drop you right outside the Coach House. Journey time is about 12 minutes.
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Festivals and all-day events in Hastings
Check out what's on at the Love Hastings website: https://lovehastings.com
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White Rock Theatre
See what's on - comedy, music, shows... https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk/Online/default.asp
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De La Warr Pavilion
Exhibitions, music, comedy, projects - see what's going on at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea: https://www.dlwp.com
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A dog friendly taxi service
For a dog friendly taxi service, call 247 Transport Solutions Ltd on: 247247