Attractions in Hastings & Things to Do in Hastings
(and nearby)

Underwater World (< 1 Mile)*
Underwater World is a marine life experience which is totally unique to Hastings. Enjoy a voyage of discovery to the ocean depths.
Bexhill Costume Museum (5 Miles)*
Bexhill Museum is situated in the attractive setting of the Manor Gardens, Old Town. Exhibits include costumes, accessories and memorabilia from the 18th century to the 1970's.
Bexhill Museum (6 Miles)*
Newly refurbished and extended, the displays and exhibitions have something for everyone to enjoy.
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield (6 Miles)*
1066 is the one date in English history which stands out above all others. Visit the site of the Battle of Hastings, where the course of England's history changed forever on October 14th, 1066.
Battle Museum (7 Miles)*
The town of Battle grew up around the Abbey founded by King William after his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This museum offers a glimpse of Battle's rich history.
Story of Rye (9 Miles)*
700 years of Rye history are brought to life in this fascinating and informative show, centred on the beautifully crafted model created to show Rye as it was in the early 19th century.
Bodiam Castle (10 Miles)*
A castle always makes an exciting day out, and Bodiam Castle in East Sussex is no exception.
Batemans (13 Miles)*
The homely sandstone house of Bateman's was the former home of Rudyard Kipling from 1902 to 1936. Literary fans will recognize the house which is mentioned in his autobiography.
Smallhythe Place (13 Miles)*
Smallhythe Place is the perfect place for theatre lovers who will be both surprised and charmed by the contents of this 16th century farm house in its quiet rural setting.
Eastbourne Pier (14 Miles)*
Take a stroll along the Victorian boardwalk and take a step back in time. Take in the sights and sounds and you'll be amazed at what you find.
Hole Park Gardens (14 Miles)*
Hole Park Gardens are situated on the edge of the picturesque Weald village of Rolvenden. A family owned estate Hole Park has been owned by the Barham family for the past four generations.
How We Lived Then Museum of Shops (14 Miles)*
In this "late -Regency" town house, built in 1850, you will see 100 years of Shopping and Social History, uniquely captured in many old Shops, Rooms and Displays.
Kent and East Sussex Railway (15 Miles)*
Economic pressures forced British Railways to withdraw the passenger service in 1954. Volunteers got together and, in 1974, re-opened a section of the line. The railway now runs for almost 11 miles, making it one of the longest such lines in the UK.
Pashley Manor Gardens (16 Miles)*
'One of the finest Gardens in England' Pashley offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds with interest and colour throughout the year.
Knockhatch Adventure Park (16 Miles)*
Kanockhatch Adventure Park. So much to see and do!
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (16 Miles)*
Brenzett Museum is a unique collection of wartime equipment, remains recovered from aircraft crash sites and memorabilia collected and donated to the Museum since its formation in 1972.
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (16 Miles)*
Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place to walk, cycle, ride or play in a spectacular world of trees.
South of England Rare Breeds Centre (17 Miles)*
Have you ever tickled a sheep under the chin, scratched a pig's ear, or patted a golden goat? You can at the Rare Breeds Centre, the home of friendly animals.
Drusillas Park (17 Miles)*
Where else can you get nose to nose with nature and have the most memorable fun-finding-out day out you can imagine?
Sissinghurst Castle Garden (18 Miles)*
Sissinghurst Gardens in Kent was the creation of author Vita Sackville-West and her husband, Harold Nicolson, MP, in the 1930's. Vita inherited Sissinghurst Castle in the 1930s.
Seven Sisters Sheep Centre (18 Miles)*
A warm welcome awaits you at this family run farm set in the Sussex downland, only one mile from Beachy Head. We have probably the largest collection of sheep in the world with over 40 different breeds of sheep
Scotney Castle (18 Miles)*
A visit to Scotney Castle is a great 2-for-1 deal. Start with the 19th century "new" neo-Tudor style house which was built for Edward Hussey in 1837.
Finchcocks (18 Miles)*
Finchcocks is a fine early Georgian manor in a beautiful unspoilt setting which houses a magnificent collection of some ninety historical keyboard instruments.
Bayham Abbey (20 Miles)*
Come and enjoy this romantic Abbey ruin, set in the picturesque valley of the River Teise, in the heart of the Weald.
Marle Place Garden and Gallery (21 Miles)*
Marle Place is a peaceful, privately owned garden with ten acres of formal planting and many more acres of woodland and orchard.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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