Location: Hastings
Top Things to do in Hastings
What to do and see in Hastings, England: The Best Free Things to do
Coordinates: 50°51′18″N 00°35′00″E / 50.85500°N 0.58333°E / 50.85500; 0.58333
Restaurants in Hastings
1. St Leonard, Hollington -Church-in-the-Wood
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By slinky12_10 - Hastings, United Kingdom
I love this little church. It hasn't changed since I was a little girl. I don't think it's open all the time, so if you wanted to go inside you would have to find out when it's open. It's lovely to wander around the graveyard, it's so peaceful and special. The woods behind the church are great if you have a dog or just want to wander through the woods. There are loads of paths if you fancy just seeing where it takes you. If you like churches, this is definitely one to see.
2. Lucy Bell Fine Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Photographic Gallery which hosts regular exhibitions. Lucy Bell moved her gallery to Norman Road in 2009 and sells work by photographers such as Brian Duffy, Ken Russell, Terry O'Neill, Colin Jones, Bert Hardy, Thurston Hopkins, John Bulmer, Fay Godwin, Gered Mankowitz, Martyn Colbeck, Mick Rock, Kevin Cummins, Jill Furmanovsky, Tom Hunter, Barrie Wentzell and more as well as upcoming talent. Some of the past exhibitions have been featured in The Guardian, Observer, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times and the gallery has been featured on BBC South East quite a few times!
Reviewed By MrBignose - Rye, United Kingdom
Lucy Bell Gallery is a breath of fresh air and well worth a visit. The shows are consistently well curated. I can't think of a gallery that demonstrates as much passion, enthusiasm and dedication to photography as fine art. Lucy's vision and support for such diverse talent should be applauded. I'm not sure there's a gallery to equal Lucy Bell. Open your minds and open your eyes and dive in...
3. Goldenhands
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Goldenhands is a gift shop nestled into the historic Hastings old town, located on the beautiful George Street. At Goldenhands you will find lots of gifts and trinkets including ornaments, jewelry, incense, collectibles, cards, teddy bears and much more! Please pop in and meet our friendly staff Pauline and Chris who are always happy to help and will even gift wrap your presents free of charge!
Reviewed By alastairh505 - East Sussex, United Kingdom
Golden Hands is everything that shopping for a gift should be. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, you're made to feel welcome and important by the wonderful, friendly staff. As a family-run business, Pauline and her team put their heart and soul into the shop, and their love for it really shines through. If you need assistance or suggestions, you just have to ask. And when you've chosen your item, they'll personally gift-wrap it (beautifully) for you for free! A personalised experience from start to finish - where else will you get that!? Golden Hands is a sparkling gem. Whether you need a gift for an occasion or not, go visit. You won't be disappointed and you'll leave with a big smile on your face.
4. Hastings Lifeboat Station Visitors Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By CollynF1
Besides doing a wonderful job of saving lives at sea, it is a must see for tourists who do not live by the sea. Most of our students live inland, and for many it is the first time they have seen the sea or even a lifeboat. What us seasiders take for granted is a complete fascination to landlubbers. Colin and Lynda
5. Hastings Fishermen's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,052 reviews
Reviewed By 33SandraP - St Leonards-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Situation amongst the Fishing Huts , absolutely fascinating museum with so much local history, wonderful photos of local fishermen’s families and times gone by. Good shop with some great souvenirs.
6. Shipwreck Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 480 reviews
Important Update** Announcement to all visitors: August 2020 The Shipwreck Museum Trustees have decided to close the Museum until spring 2021. We have made this decision to spend time focusing on improving exhibitions, and undertaking vital conservation work. We have some exciting projects underway that will improve the visitor experience and modernise the museum. We’d like to thank all visitors for their continued support and look forward to welcoming you back. We will post further information in the near future on our progress.
Reviewed By 340cliffw - Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Staff are really friendly. Free entry , park behind in large car park and walk through, great things to see, a ship called the Amsterdam is in Holland ( a complete replicate) this is the same ship they are getting treasure and a lots of interesting stuff, watch the video, thank you guys great place
7. Hastings History House
8. Hastings Miniature Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
A 7 1/4 gauge miniature railway in Alexandra Park, Hastings. It can be easily accessed from St Helen's Road where there is plenty of roadside Parking.
9. Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is a family-friendly museum with amazingly diverse collections. Established over 125 years ago, the Museum offers local people and visitors the opportunity to explore art, culture and history from around the world. Before Hastings tells the story of this area from prehistory to the Saxons and The Story of Hastings in 66 Objects continues the story from 1066 to today. Wildlife is displayed in dioramas of different local habitats and you can discover our prehistoric past in our interactive Dinosaur gallery. Our fine Native North American collection is displayed in three galleries, featuring the Plains and Sub-Arctic areas and the life of Hastings-born Grey Owl. The most spectacular part of the Museum is the Durbar Hall, which contains our World Art displays, as well as being used for a range of events, including weddings. Exhibitions are housed in the Long Gallery. Go to HMAG.org.uk for our current programme.
Reviewed By SarahLeyb - Hastings, United Kingdom
We ( myself, my sister and nieces (3 and 5) visited on a rainy half term day. It was our first ever visit and we were thoroughly impressed. The museum is beautifully laid out with areas including toys and costumes for the children to play with and explore. It’s also free to enter. One niece loved dressing up like a dinosaur. As it was half term for a very reasonable £2 we were able to join a drumming workshop. Then there was a free Where’s Wally trail which kept even a 3 year old looking and engaged all the way round hunting for Wally in the exhibits. Furthermore there were different craft stations where the girls could make lanterns and fireworks. It was perfect for a rainy day and kept the girls busy and engaged for several hours.
10. Hastings Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By MrsBsTravels - Hastings, United Kingdom
This is one of my most favourite places in my town. I've been coming here for years for stunning cliff top views and costal walks. On clear days, you can see Dungeness. Beautiful in winter and summer throughout.
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