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Hastings

Hastings

Hastings is an old fishing town in 1066 Country, with a historic Old Town, Hastings Castle and a seafront with a pier and beach. Hastings Pier was rebuilt in 2016, and Hastings Contemporary gallery stands near the fishing beach.

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Where to stay

  • Old TownHistoric streets near the fishing beach, with guest houses
  • Hastings seafront and pierClose to the station, shops and beach
  • St Leonards-on-SeaSeafront district to the west, about 10 minutes away
  • Bexhill-on-SeaSeaside town about 15 minutes away by car
  • RyeMedieval hill town about 25 minutes away by car

Getting there

  • Hastings station (Station Approach, TN34 1BA) is managed by Southeastern and has 75 parking spaces
  • Southeastern trains run from London Charing Cross to Hastings in under 2 hours
  • Hastings station is within walking distance of the seafront
  • Victorian East Hill and West Hill cliff railways run up from the Old Town
TipThe beach is mostly shingle, so sturdy footwear helps, and some central beaches have seasonal dog restrictions. The Old Town is busiest at weekends and festival times.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Hastings?

Old Town: Historic streets near the fishing beach, with guest houses. Hastings seafront and pier: Close to the station, shops and beach. St Leonards-on-Sea: Seafront district to the west, about 10 minutes away. Bexhill-on-Sea: Seaside town about 15 minutes away by car. Rye: Medieval hill town about 25 minutes away by car.

How do I get to Hastings?

Hastings station (Station Approach, TN34 1BA) is managed by Southeastern and has 75 parking spaces. Southeastern trains run from London Charing Cross to Hastings in under 2 hours. Hastings station is within walking distance of the seafront. Victorian East Hill and West Hill cliff railways run up from the Old Town.

Any tips for visiting Hastings?

The beach is mostly shingle, so sturdy footwear helps, and some central beaches have seasonal dog restrictions. The Old Town is busiest at weekends and festival times.

Which airport is closest to Hastings?

The nearest airport on this site is Gatwick Airport, about 39 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.