Hastings (England) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in East Sussex, on the south coast of England
About Hastings (England)
The town lent its name to the 1066 battle, although the battle took place nearbyBattle(these were imaginative times…). The Normans made Hastings one of theCinque Portsresponsible for England's maritime defence, but in the lateMiddle Ages, its harbour was swept away by the sea. The town grew from its medieval origins into a Victorian seaside resort, and the majority of the town's architecture dates from this period. Today, along with St Leonards on Sea, Hastings forms a fairly large urban area on the south coast of around 100,000 inhabitants. Away from the Old Town, Hastings largely retains the character of a Victorian seaside resort, with seafront squares, grand Victorian facades, elegant parks and a pier. However, the town suffered from the post-war decline in the seaside tourist industry
Top Attractions in Hastings (England)
Explore the best things to see and do in Hastings (England):
- ★Alexandra Park
- ★Blue Reef Aquarium
- ★Fishermen's Museum
- ★Hasting Contemporary Gallery
- ★Hastings Adventure Golf
- ★Hastings Castle
- ★Hastings Country Park
- ★Pier
Where to Eat in Hastings (England)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blue Dolphin Fish Bar
- 🍴Farmyard
- 🍴Hollypark Organics
- 🍴Trinity Wholefoods
Where to Stay in Hastings (England)
- 🏨Abbey Hotel
- 🏨Best Western Royal Victoria Hotel
- 🏨Chatsworth Hotel
- 🏨Hastings House Boutique B&B
- 🏨Le Chateau Japonais
- 🏨Old Rectory
Hastings (England) Travel Guide Sections
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