Hastings Attractions and Events in Hastings
Hastings CastleTel: +44 (0)1424 444412
1066 Story in Hastings Castle provides a thrilling audio-visual account of the famous Conquest and describes how the Castle changed from a formidable outpost to the fascinating ruins that can be seen today.
Hastings Half Marathon
Date of this year's event is Sunday 21st March 2010. It is ideal preparation for the London marathon, both in training, and getting big event experience in a 4000 strong field.
Battle Abbey "site of the Battle of Hastings"Tel: +44 (0)1424 773721
Walk the site of the Battle of Hastings and follow the route of the "1066" walk. Visit the spot where king Harold met his fate. Learn about the events that changed the history of Britain. Explore the atmospheric abbey ruins. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 20 minutes car, bus or train.
Battle of Hastings Anniversary Celebrations
Hastings finishes the week long celebrations with a large bonfire on the beach followed by a magnificent firework display.
Mini/Crazy/Adventure GolfTel: +44 (0)1424 437227
One of the most enduring and popular attractions on the seafront. The mini golf course consists of 19 holes and the crazy golf course has 21 holes. The adventure golf course offers a fantastic array of unusual challenges including 6 waterfalls, 14 fountains and a cave.
Smugglers AdventureTel: +44 (0)1424 422964
An exciting adventure for all the family as you explore the sandstone wonders of St Clements Caves and discover many surprises around every darkened corner.
Yesterday's WorldTel: +44 (0)1424 893938
Enjoy a fantastic "all weather" family experience & see over 40 fascinating displays & activities, including over 100,000 artefacts. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 20 minutes car, bus or train.
Kent & East Sussex Steam RailwayTel: 0870 060 060 74
The K&ESR is a heritage country railway. Events are organised from February through to New years eve. Try a 6 course dinner on the Wealden Pullman/Thomas the Tank days/ Music Weekends to name just a few. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 40 minutes car or a little longer on the bus.
Clambers children's play centreTel: +44 (0)1424 423778
It's fun & play everyday, come rain or shine! It's Hastings fabulous indoor & outdoor play centre for children up to 12. Parties catered for. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 5 minutes walk to 20 minutes car, bus or train.
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch RailwayTel: +44 (0)1797 362353
Once known as "The World's Smallest Public Railway". It's over 13 miles of miniature railway that allows you to enjoy the scenes of the Romney marsh. A wonderful day out. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 40 minute car, 1 hour bus.
Stock Car Racing & SpeedwayTel: +44 (0)1252 322920
Great family entertainment. A quarter-mile raceway with car park and covered stands. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 40 minutes car.
Miniature Steam Railway & Adventure ParkTel: +44 (0)1323 520229
Ride for nearly a mile behind scale coal-fired miniature steam locomotives. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 40 minutes car, 1 hour bus or train.
Herstmonceux CastleTel: +44 (0)1323 833816
Experience the peace & tranquillity of this 15c moated castle set among Elizabethan gardens & parkland. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 40 minutes car. 1 hour bus.
Bewl WaterTel: +44 (0)1892 890661
The south east's largest lake set within Wealden walks, picnic areas, woodlands playground. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 40 minutes car, 1 hour bus.
Bodiam CastleTel: +44 (0)1580 830436
Bodiam Castle is a story book castle, the best example of its type in the country, built in 1385. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 20 minutes car, 1 hour bus.
Rye Mediaeval Gem of the Cinque PortsTel: +44 (0)1797 226696
Visit the enchanting mediaeval town of Rye with its maze of cobbled streets, fascinating building & wonderful shopping. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 30 minutes car, train or an 1 hour bus ride.
Spa Valley RailwayTel: +44 (0)1892 537715
Travel back in time through the beautiful Wealden countryside from Royal Tunbridge Wells, via High Rocks to Groombridge. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 50 minutes car, 1 hour bus or train.
Groombridge Place & GardensTel: +44 (0)1892 861444
Set in 200 acres, Groombridge Place features a series of magnificent, traditional walled gardens. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 50 minutes car, 1 hour bus or train.
Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art GalleryTel: +44 (0)1892 554171
From story telling to guided walks, from contemporary art exhibitions to the world's largest collection of Tunbridge ware. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 50 minutes car, 1 hour bus or train.
Hever Castle & GardensTel: +44 (0)1723 865224
Romantic 13th century double moated castle, once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 60 minutes car.
Dover Castle & the Secret Wartime TunnelsTel: +44 (0)1304 211067
Discover 2000 years of history from the Romans to World War II. Explore the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 60 minutes car, 2 hour bus or train.
Leeds CastleTel: +44 (0)1622 765400
"The loveliest castle in the world" with its superb furnishings & glorious setting, offers a memorable day Approximate travelling time from Hastings & St Leonards. 80 minutes car.
Blue Reef AquariumTel: 01424 718776
Come face to face with incredible marine life from around the world including everything from clownfish to moray eels. Walk underwater in our transparent underwater tunnel through the giant tropical ocean display. Enjoy hands-on encounters with a variety of sturdy rockpool animals like crabs, starfish and sea cucumbers.
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