Famously Hastings Visitor Guide - 1066 Country

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The most famoustown in the world.London. Berlin. New York. Paris.Any of these, could claim to be the most famous city in the world.But only one town can make a similarly bold claim.A town that’s synonymous with the most famous battle in history.And with a date that’s so well known we don’t even need to print it.A27M25GatwickA23M23BrightonLONDONA22A26NewhavenM25A22A27A21TonbridgeA26M26TunbridgeWellsM20Newhaven - DieppeA228BattleA259A262A21A259B2086A268BexhillEastbourneA28A268B2089A259M2MaidstoneM20HastingsA28TenterdenRyeA2070A28AshfordA259CanterburyA2FolkestoneDover - DieppeRamsgateDoverChannel TunnelBoulogneRamsgate - OstendDover - DunkirkCalaisOur town...famouslyhastingsfamously cultural 6famously authentic 10famously welcoming 14famously historic 18Places to visit in 1066 Country 22Events in Hastings & St Leonards 24St Leonards 28Trails in 1066 Country 29Itineraries 30Accommodation 36How to get here 45Tourist Information Centres 45Accommodation Finder 46Attractions 48Eating Out 504 5

“Several towns lobbied hard to win the JerwoodGallery. Hastings won…”6 7

HastingsfamouslyculturalAlthough it only opened in 2012, the Jerwood galleryhas already become an emblem of the town’s worldclass culture. Visually synonymous with the Stade,its 8,000 hand-glazed tiles were carefully chosen tocomplement the striking net huts.Rowan Moore of the Guardian, identified it as oneof the finest examples of architecture in the world,alongside iconic landmarks such as London’s Shard,the China Central Television Headquarters in Beijingand the Louvre Lens in France. In his review of thegallery, Moore described it as “...a beautiful additionto the many juxtapositions – of cliff and sheds, workand distraction, ancient castle and seaside tat – thatmake this part of the coastline what it is.”Inside, the gallery is home to figurative and abstractworks dating from the First World War to the 1960sand contemporary works by artists associated withJerwood, along with several winners of the JerwoodPainting Prize, including Craigie Aitchison, MaggiHambling and Prunella Clough.Alongside the gallery you’ll find the Stade OpenSpace which hosts a number of major public eventsthroughout the year, from music to outdoor theatre.There are also plans to open “Classroom on the Coast”- a centre of excellence for seafood cooking, in theimpressive Stade Hall.1. 2.3.4. 5. 6.7.8.1. The America Groundmural marks an unusualmoment in the town’shistory where we hadour very own revolution!2. A Banksy original onSt Leonards beach –Very St Leonards!3. Just one of Ben Eine’sstreet art shutter pieces4. Art in shop windowsis a recent initiative inHastings and one thatshoppers and artistsappreciate!5. Australia’s mostfamous contemporaryartist Anthony Listerrecently paintedthis mural in StLeonards.6. Some of the town’sgalleries selling artworks7. The ruins of HastingsCastle stand proud onthe town’s West Hill.8. Glimpses of ouracclaimed, month-longarts festival CoastalCurrents8 9

“Throughout Hastings & St Leonards, there’s afeeling of truth and authenticity. A sense that whatyou’re experiencing hasn’t been merely madebut earned….”10 11

Hastingsfamouslyauthentic6.Hastings is home to Europe’s largest beachlaunchedfishing fleet, one of the oldest of its kindin the world. A thousand years of hard-earned craftand technique are written into every inch of thelittle boats that work from the steep Stade shinglebeach.When the boats come ashore usually in the latemorning, they’re winched up the beach wheretheir catch is unloaded into boxes and taken tothe nearby Fishmarket where the fish are soldwholesale. Above the market is Maggie’s, anaward-winning fish and chip café with spectacularsea views. Freshly landed fish, smoked fish andseafood can also be bought fresh off the boat fromthe small sheds that line the Winch Road.Hastings has always been a sustainable fishery andin 2005 was awarded the Marine StewardshipCouncil’s certified status for Dover Sole, Mackereland Herring. The traditional netting techniquesused by the fishermen are not only a testament to away of life that has been lost from most parts of theworld but also a genuine example of living history.So if you’re tired of everything tasting like it comesfrom nowhere in particular, why not try somethingthat’s authentically Hastings?1.2. 3.4.5. 7. 8.1. The 660 acre HastingsCountry Park NatureReserve is home to someof the most preciouswildlife in the world.2. The East Hill Lift is theUK’s steepest funicularrailway.3. Some of our localmarine wildlife can beseen in the Blue ReefAquarium.4. St Clements Caveswere reputedly used by18th century smugglersand are now home toSmugglers Adventure.5. St Leonards is abohemian wonderworldwith a uniquelyserendipitous shoppingexperience.7. Hastings Pier willrise from the ashes aftera multi million poundHeritage Lottery grantaward.6. Burtons St Leonardsis a rare example of animmaculately preservedRegency new town.8. Hastings Old Townoffers antiques shopsand galleries to thediscerning shopper.12 13

“When you visit Hastings on May Day Bank HolidayMonday, you become part of a family. A big greendancing and singing family….”14 15

Hastingsfamouslywelcoming5.Hastings’ Jack-in-the-Green Festival of MorrisDancing traditionally takes place over the firstweekend in May and is renowned for its rougharound-the-edges4.charm, rowdy swagger andwarm heart. Every year, thousands of residents,visitors (and several thousand bikers!) take part inMay Day celebrations that are the envy of everyother town in the UK.1.The climactic May Day procession goes further.It makes everybody feel like they are part ofsomething bigger than themselves. A living,breathing throng of dancers, drummers andrevellers takes to the streets in a centuries-oldtradition that marks the hallowed passage ofSpring into Summer. The town is turned into aplayground of light and sound and colour, roadsare closed and people are united in a gloriousgreen ecstasy that’s unlike anything you willexperience anywhere else!Like all the events that take place in our town,the procession is about far more than rituals andspectacle. It’s an open embrace to anybody whowants to express themselves, an invitation to leavethe ordinary behind and become part of a uniquecommunity. A community that doesn’t care whoyou are or where you’re from. Only that you arepresent. And prepared to be painted green!2. 3.6. 7. 8.1. Hastings is home to 2. Hastings Week 3. The St Leonards4. Hastings Old Town 5. The first Hastings 6. Stade Saturdays is a 7. The Hastings Half 8. In a very short spacethe National Town Criers climaxes in Hastings Festival brings togetherCarnival Week is aHerring Fair took place regular programme of Marathon is one of the of time, the HastingsChampionship.Day, a celebration of the people from all acrosscelebration of everything in 2012 and was aoutdoor performances UK’s premier road races Seafood and Winefamous battle together the community in athe town’s oldestphenomenal success. that takes placeand attracts thousands of Festival has establishedwith one of the UK’s celebration of diversity.community has to offer.throughout the Summer spectators every year. itself as a mainstay of ourbiggest seafront bonfireon the Stade Openevents calendar.and fireworks displays.Space.16 17

“Hastings is at the heart of one of the mostimportant historical regions in the whole world...”18 19

HastingsfamouslyhistoricHastings and 1066 Country are so closely4.intertwined that it isn’t possible to tell the story ofone without that of the other. The 31 mile 1066Country Walk is, for many people, the best way ofdiscovering the profound connections betweenHastings and its surroundings. The route takesyou across a rural and coastal landscape that’s rich7.in ruins, and relics and resonates with the mostfamous moment in English history.1.At first glance, the nearby market town of Battle,with its dominant Abbey gateway, might not seemto have any connection at all to Hastings, but the5.Abbey grounds are home to the site of the Battleof Hastings itself, a fact that’s celebrated with anannual spectacular re-enactment.At Pevensey, you’ll find the original landing pointfor the Norman invasion but the castle, with itslayers of fortifications, tells the story of two othermajor conflicts: the Roman occupation and theSecond World War.A little away along the coast, you’ll encounterBexhill-on-Sea, birthplace of British motor racingand home of the thriving Sovereign Light Cafeimmortalised in Battle supergroup Keane’s fifth2. 3.6.8.consecutive number one album, ‘Strangeland’.Further along the coast is the Medieval andGeorgian splendour of Rye , once home toliterary icons Henry James, EF Benson and Rumer 1. Bexhill’s De La 2. Bedgebury National 3. Rye’s Mermaid Street4. Batemans in Burwash 5. Built in 1385 Bodiam 6. Rye Bay Nature 7. Battle Abbey is home 8. HerstmonceuxGodden.Warr Pavilion is widely Pinetum and Forest is is just one of the town’swas the home of Rudyard Castle is unique, it is Reserve is a Site ofto an impressive visitor Science Centre andacknowledged asperfect for exploring and many unique charms.Kipling.one of the few truly Special Scientific Interest centre.Observatory inspiresa masterpiece oframbling.quadrangler castles and because of its manymany young minds.modernist architecturehas chambers on the engangered plants andand home to a globallyouter walls and inner animals.acclaimed art gallery.courts.20 21

Places to visitin Hastings & 1066 CountryWhether you are here for a day, a week, or amonth, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the range ofattractions 1066 Country has to offer.TO LONDON ANDGATWICK AIRPORTM25TO ASHFORDHurst Green 1139INTERNATIONAL STATIONBODIAM 151312BurwashNorthiamA268Robertsbridge14A265A229A21PeasmarshHeathfieldBrightlingA28 PlaydenA2594140Broad Oak19Udimore 42 RYE21HoramBrede44SedlescombeWinchelsea43 Camber16A26718Catsfield BATTLE 17 2022IckleshamWestfield A259HerstmonceuxPett25Ninfield Crowhurst7ENGLISH27 28 29 30A271Fairlight5 6A269263132CHANNELHooe33 HASTINGSA259242334 35 36 37 38PEVENSEYBEXHILL-ON-SEAA27Normans Bay1 23 4TO NEWHAVENAND BRIGHTON8910A268TO THE CHANNELTUNNELAND DOVERM201066 Countryin the palm of your handThe official 1066Country app is theessential guide toHastings, Battle,Bexhill, Rye,Pevensey andHerstmonceux.1 Drusillas2 Stonecross Windmill3 Pevensey Courthouse Museum4 Pevensey Castle5 Herstmonceux Castle -grounds and gardens6 The Observatory Science Centre,Herstmonceux7 Brick Farm Lakes8 Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst9 Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest10 Merriments Gardens, Hurst Green11 Bodiam Castle12 Bateman’s, Burwash13 Kent & East Sussex Railway, Northiam14 Great Dixter House & Gardens, Northiam15 The Mill Toy and Pedal Car Museum,Northiam16 Battle Museum of Local History17 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield18 Yesterday’s World, Battle19 Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard20 Sedlescombe Golf Club22 Carr Taylor Vineyards, Westfield23 Bexhill Museum24 De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill25 Beauport Golf Course26 Hastings Museum & Art Gallery27 Smugglers Adventure, Hastings28 Clambers Play Centre, Hastings29 Shipwreck Museum, Hastings30 Hastings Castle and 1066 Story31 Hastings Adventure Golf Complex32 Flower Makers Museum, Hastings Old Town33 White Rock Theatre, Hastings34 East & West Hill Lifts, Hastings Old Town35 Fishermen’s Museum, Hastings Old Town36 Blue Reef Aquarium, Hastings Old Town37 Hastings Old Town Hall Museum38 Jerwood Art Gallery, Hastings39 Bodiam Boating Station40 Rye Art Gallery41 Rye Castle Museum42 Rye Heritage Centre43 Rye Harbour Nature Reserveand Camber Castle21 Giants of Brede (steam engines)44 Camber Sands2223

2013 Eventsin Hastings & 1066 CountryThese are just some of the events taking place in 2013. For full listings, see www.visit1066country.com/eventsAprilMonday 1Mike the Knight – DrusillasWednesday 3Easter Exhibition –Saffron Gallery, BattleSunday 7Beatles Day – White Rock TheatreWednesday 10Katsuma from Moshi Monsters –DrusillasWednesday 10“The Mysterious Moon” –The Observatory Science CentreThursday 11Vienna Festival Ballet – SleepingBeauty – White Rock TheatreThursday 11Quadrophenia –De La Warr Pavilion, BexhillFriday 12Wind in the Willows –White Rock Theatre, HastingsSaturday 13Suggs my life Story –White Rock Theatre, HastingsSaturday 13The Motorcycle Diaries –De La Warr Pavilion, BexhillSaturday 13Dorey The Wise Grammar SchoolRecords, RyeSaturday 13 & Sunday 14Grandparents Weekend –Kent & East Sussex RailwayThursday 18Milton Jones – White Rock TheatreSaturday 20 April –Sunday 7 JulyBrooke & Badham, ObservingHastings – Hastings MuseumSaturday 20Hormonal Housewives –White Rock Theatre, HastingsSunday 21St Georges’ Day Activities atBodiam CastleWednesday 24Julian Clary –De La Warr Pavilion, BexhillWed 24 April every day untilBank Holiday Monday 6 MayTulip Festival at Pashley ManorGardensSaturday 27 April –Sunday 23 JuneThe Grave’s a Fine & Private Place –Hastings MuseumSaturday 27An Introduction to DrypointPrintmaking with Fiona Pienkowska– Hastings MuseumSunday 28The Secrets of Foraging Day at TheCurlew, BodiamMayFriday 3 – Monday 6Jack in the Green Festival –Hastings Old TownSaturday 4 – Monday 6“Steam Up” –Kent & East Sussex RailwayMonday 6Biker’s Day – Hastings seafrontThursday 9The Wicker Man –De La Warr Pavilion, BexhillSaturday 11Miniature Maps with Ed Boxall –Hastings MuseumSaturday 11 & Sunday 12 MayNational Mills Weekend –Stone Cross WindmillThursday 16Back in the Room Comedy Nights,with Andrew O’Neil –White Rock Theatre, HastingsFriday 17Museum Late – Hastings MuseumSaturday 18Bodiam Military – Armed Forcesday, Bodiam CastleSaturday 18 – Sunday 19“1940’s Weekend” –Kent & East Sussex RailwaySunday 19Feathers & Flights.Birds of Prey & Archery Day –Herstmonceux CastleSaturday 25 May every dayuntil Saturday 1 June, 11Sculpture in Particular-Pashley Manor GardensSaturday 25 May –Sunday 2 JuneRXWildlife Festival – 9th AnnualWildlife Festival, RyeSunday 26East Sussex Jaguar Enthusiasts Club– Herstmonceux CastleSunday 26 - Monday 27Battle Mediaeval Fair –Abbey Green, BattleMonday 27 - Friday 31Knights Challenge for Kids,1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey& BattlefieldTuesday 28 – Friday 31Kids for a Quid –Kent & East Sussex RailwayJuneSaturday 1Brooke & Badham; Then & Now –Hastings MuseumSaturday 1 JuneFish & Chips & Maggies, followedby East Hill Walk with Steve PeakSaturday 8Henning Knows Best –De La Warr Pavilion, BexhillSaturday 8Trailblazer 10k run – BedgeburyMonday 10Meadow Gardening Study Day –Great Dixter, NorthiamFriday 14 - Sunday 16Special Rose Weekend –Pashley Manor Gardens, TicehurstSaturday 15CAMRA Beer Festival –Kent & East Sussex RailwaySaturday 15 - Sunday 16The World Adventure Golf MastersTournament will be taking place onthe Pirate Golf CourseSaturday 15 - Sunday 16Have a go Falconry –Bodiam CastleSaturday 15 - Sunday 16Father’s day weekend –Yesterday’s World, BattleSaturday 16Father’s Day –Kent & East Sussex RailwaySunday 16Father’s Day Tea –Bateman’s, BurwashSunday 16Father’s Day Lunch – Bodiam CastleSunday 16Shakespeare’s Globe presentsTaming of the Shrew –Herstmonceux CastleSunday 16Sussex Day CelebrationsSunday 161066 Relay – following the 1066Country walkMonday 17Shakespeare’s Globe presentsTaming of the Shrew –Herstmonceux CastleThursday 20Back in the Room Comedy Nightswith James Acaster –White Rock Theatre, HastingsSaturday 22Walk & Shoot, Photographicworkshop with Sharon Howard –Hastings MuseumSaturday 29 - Sunday 30“Pack up your Troubles”,a great war weekend –Kent & East Sussex RailwayJulyMonday 1 - Saturday 20Battle Scarecrow Festival – BattleMonday 1Great Dixter’s Gardening Year:Study Day – NorthiamJuly & August (Tues, Wed, Thurs& Sat, 11 am-5 pm)Lily Time – Pashley Manor Gardens,TicehurstFriday 5Batty at Bodiam evening –Bodiam CastleSaturday 6Observing Hastings Today,drawing workshop with SharonHoward – Hastings MuseumSunday 7Treasures by the Moat, Antiques &Attic Sale – Herstmonceux CastleThursday 11An audience with ‘Kipling ‘ –Bateman’sThursday 18Back in the Room Comedy Nights,with Nish Kumar – White RockTheatre, HastingsSaturday 20 - Sunday 21Adventures in Archaeology –Bodiam CastleSunday 21Pirate Day – Hastings SeafrontWednesday 24 – Tuesday 3 SeptThe Jungle Book trail –Bateman’s, BurwashThursday 25Peppa Pig & George – DrusillasFriday 26“Finders Keepers” – CBAArchaeological Festival –Battle Museum of Local HistoryFriday 26Annual Hog Roast – MerrimentsGardens, Hurst GreenSaturday 27 - Monday 29Day out with Thomas – Kent & EastSussex RailwayAugustThursday 1 - Saturday 31Battle Tactics for Kids –1066 Battle of Hastings,Abbey & BattlefieldThursday 1Family Fun Day – Bodiam CastleSaturday 3 - Sunday 11Hastings Old Town Carnival WeekSaturday 3 - Sunday 4World War 1 Weekend –Bateman’s, BurwashTuesday 6Fat Controller – DrusillasWednesday 7Peppa Pig & George – DrusillasWednesday 7Just So Story and Puppet day –Bateman’s, BurwashSaturday 10 - Sunday 11Grand Medieval Weekend –Bodiam Castle24 25

Saturday 10Old Town Carnival - HastingsSunday 11Rye Maritime Festival – RyeWednesday 14Poppet from Moshi Monsters –DrusillasWednesday 14Jungle Book day –Bateman’s, BurwashThursday 15Cambridge Touring Theatrepresents, Treasure Island –Herstmonceux CastleTuesday 20Fat Controller – DrusillasTuesday 20Strandline Secrets – Meet at LimeKiln Information CentreTuesday 20 – Friday 23Knight and Princess Academy –Bodiam CastleWednesday 21Fireman Sam Mini Show – DrusillasWednesday 21WW2 day – Michelham PrioryWednesday 21Games in the Garden day –Batemans, BurwashWednesday 21Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud – Meetat Lime Kiln Cottage InformationCentreThursday 22 - Monday 26Rye International Jazz FestivalFriday 23Treasure Trail – Lime Kiln InformationCentreSaturday 24Katsuma from Moshi Monsters –DrusillasSaturday 24 August –Thursday 5 SeptemberDani Humberstone & Jane GrayASGFA Saffron Gallery, BattleSaturday 24 - Monday 26Sussex Guild Craft Show – PashleyManor Gardens, TicehurstSaturday 24, - Monday 26England’s Medieval FestivalWeekend – Herstmonceux CastleSunday 25Rye Raft Race – RyeMonday 26Mill Open day –Stone Cross WindmillMonday 26Fat Controller – DrusillasTuesday 27 August –Monday 30 SeptemberCoastal Currents – eventsthroughout HastingsWednesday 28Peppa Pig & George – DrusillasMid AugustTastefest Food Fair –Bedgebury, FlimwellSeptemberSunday 1Sherlock Holmes and theHound of the Baskervilles –Herstmonceux CastleSunday 1Battle Bonfire Boyes, 10k RaceMonday 2Great Dixter’s Gardening Year:September Study Day – NorthiamWednesday 4National Garden Scheme gardentours – Bateman’s, BurwashFriday 6 - Sunday 8The Big Green Cardigan 2013 –Cripps CornerFriday 6 - Saturday 7International Composers Festival– HastingsSaturday 7Heritage Open Day –Bateman’s, BurwashSaturday 7Benjamin Britain Centenary concert– Bodiam CastleSunday 8Triathlon – Bodiam CastleThursday 12 – Sunday 15Heritage Open Days –Various sites in HastingsSaturday 14 – Sunday 29Rye Arts festival, RyeSaturday 14 - Sunday 15Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival –Stade Open Space, Old TownSaturday 14 – Sunday 15Hop Pickers Weekend –Kent & East Sussex RailwaySaturday 14 - Sunday 15Have a go Falconry – Bodiam CastleMonday 16Study Day Exotic Gardening –Great Dixter, NorthiamTue 17, Wed 18, Thurs 19Pensioners Treat – Kent & EastSussex RailwaySaturday 21 - Sunday 22Gala – “return to Robertsbridge” –Kent & East Sussex RailwayTuesday 24 – Thursday 26Pensioners Treat – Kent & EastSussex RailwaySaturday 28 - Sunday 29A Day out with Thomas –Kent & East Sussex RailwaySunday 291066 Sponsored Walk, Pevenseyto BattleMonday 30Great Dixter’s Gardening Year:October Study Day – NorthiamOctoberSaturday 5 - Sunday 6Tenterden Folk Festival – Kent &East Sussex RailwaySaturday 5Open Studios –School Creative Centre, RyeSaturday 12 – Sunday 20Hastings Week –Various venues in HastingsSaturday 12 – Saturday 19Louise Giblin Solo Exhibition –London / Paris / New York - SaffronGallery, BattleSaturday 12 & Sunday 13Classic Car Show – Old TownHastingsSunday 13Opera in Space presents Purcell’sDido & Aeneas – HerstmonceuxCastleSaturday 19Hastings Bonfire celebrations –Hastings seafrontSaturday 19Town Criers Competition - HastingsSaturday 26 October –Friday 1 NovemberSpooky Abbey – Battle AbbeySaturday 26 - Sunday 27The World Crazy GolfChampionships – Hastings CrazyGolf CourseSaturday 26 October – Friday 1NovemberHalloween Trail – Bodiam CastleSaturday 26 October –Sunday 3 NovemberWild Boar Week – RyeSaturday 26 October –Sunday 3 NovemberHalloween Fun and Kids go free– Yesterday’s World, BattleSunday 27Summer Antiques & Attic Sale –Herstmoncuex CastleMonday 28 October –Friday 1 NovemberHalloween Half term Fun Week –Kent & East Sussex RailwayWednesday 30Scooby-Doo – DrusillasWednesday 30Brilliant Birds – meet at Rye Harbourcar parkThursday 31 October & Friday 1NovemberFright Night Train – Kent & EastSussex RailwayLate OctoberInsomnia Night Cycle –Bedgebury Cycle Club, FlimwellNovemberSaturday 2Battle Bonfire celebrations – BattleSaturday 2 - SundayCrone’s Corner – Bodiam castleSaturday 9Rye Bonfire – RyeSunday 10Hawking Experience lunch –Bodiam Castle Tea roomsSaturday 23 November –Tuesday 24 DecemberChristmas Exhibition –Saffron Gallery, BattleSaturday 30Battle’s Christmas ‘Lights On!’Saturday 30 November –Monday 23 DecemberBateman’s Christmas garden Trail– BurwashSaturday 30Sid & Scrat from Ice Age – DrusillasSaturday 30 November –Monday 23 DecemberEdwardian Christmas at Bateman’s– BurwashDecemberSaturdays & Sundays30 Nov/1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22& Tuesday 24 DecemberFamous Santa Specials –Kent & East Sussex RailwaySat 30 Nov + (weekends only)Saturday 14 – Sunday 23 (daily)Santa’s Christmas Cottage –DrusillasSunday 1 – Monday 23Edwardian Christmas –Bateman’s, BurwashSaturdays & Sundays 7/8,14/15, 21/22Christmas in the Castle – BodiamThursday 12Battle Gala Night – BattleFriday 13 December – Saturday4 JanuaryDick Whittington Pantomime –White RockRegular eventsEvery Friday until 27SeptemberHastings 1066 Market – StadeOpen Space, Hastings Old TownCome and visit us soon...Call 01273 483448 for a FREE visitor guideHome to the South DownsNational Park, Seven Sisterscoastline, Ashdown Forest andthe South Downs Way. Visit ouraward-winning attractions andenjoy our year-round calendarof exciting culturalevents.www.enjoysussex.info26 27@visit10661066CountryDates of events correct at time of going to press,but may be subject to change. Contact thevenue or Information Centres for confirmation.

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The upbeatstreets of Norman Road, Kings Road and WesternRoad are a hub of tantalising smells and curiosities.West MarinaWith a selection of quirky cafés, bars, antiques, giftGardensGROSVENORshops and art galleries GARDENS they have been likened toNotting Hill’s Portobello Road.S TGEORGIA N WKFER N SIDE AVENUEALBOURNE CLSAVIOURS ROA DSPRINGWALKTHEFAIRWAYS TSEASIDE ROADDRSUNNINGDALET HEWENTWORTH WAYCLL I N K SLYTHAM CLMUIRFIELDADDINGTON CLOSETH E DRIVEV I N CENTS RDGAN T ON PLTURNBERRYRISEGLENEAGLES DRIVEFILSHAMVALLEYFERNSANDWICH DR I V EBURHI LWAYS’PORT CLFILSHAMHURSTFULFORDCLOSECYPRESSCLOSEFILSHAM RO A DWELLISGDNSWESTSEA ROADI N GGRESHAM W AYWESTERLEIGHCLOSEMEDECLTO N PARK ROADBRANKSOME ROA DST DOMINIC CLC O L L IN S W OOD D RI V EHILL R O A DBEXHILL ROAD GROSVENOR CRHOLL P K CLREGENCYGDNSWELBECKAVCLOSECAVENDISH AVESSENDEN RDCAVES ROADSUMMERHILLLARCH CCOLLINSTONEROADKNOLL RISEHOLLINGTONCOURTPARKBELVEDEREBOSCOBEL ROAD NORTHTUDOR AVLIMECLOSEEPSOMCLASCOTMEWSALBANY ROADBOSCOBEL ROADTHE GREENHARTINGCOMBEC LINTON CRESCENTMARKWICK TERRQUARRY HILLROADCHAR LES ROAD WEST CHARLES RDP E V E NSEY ROADGDNSWEST HILL ROADUPPER MAZE HILLHIGHLANDSHIGHLANDSDRIVECAPELGDNSARCHERY ROADTOWER ROAD WESTSPRINGFIELDANE ROAD DANE ROADTHE MOUNTB R I T TANY RDARCHERY ROADMarkwickGardensBRITTANYMEWSGILBERT ROADBRITTANY ROADCUMBERLANDTHE UPLANDSM AZE HILLGARDENSANGLESEACHARLES ROADTERRPEVENSEY ROADKENILWORTH ROADSt LeonardsGardensCARISBROOKE ROADMAZE HILLUNDERCLIFF W. 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Allthe Information Centres offer a wide range of leaflets and bookletsCASTLE ST- a few are shown here.1066 Country Walk Guides31 mile route from Pevensey toRye retracing the steps of Williamthe Conqueror. Free leaflet orcomprehensive guides from £4.95William the Conqueror TrailFollow the course of the 1066 invasion fromNormandy to Hastings.20pKeane TrailTake a tour of ‘Strangeland’and discover theBattle and Bexhill of Keane’s lyrics.Visit www.keanetrail.org.ukHastings Stade Audio TourA 16 point, 40 minute narrated tour ofHastings’ historic beach area, the Stade. Visitwww.hastings.gov.uk/stade_education todownload free audio files for your mp3 playerand a map.Ramblers Walks around BattleA series of walks planned by Battle Ramblers,ranging from 1 to 6 miles.£3Battle Town TrailDetailed map of trail is available from bothMarket Square and Mount Street car parks.£1Haunted Hastings ToursA 50 page book with three spooky tours aroundSt Leonards, the Town Centre and Old Townby Tina Lakin. With maps and photographs.£2.95Foyle’s HastingsThe latest edition of a book taking Foyle’s Warfans through the locations made famous in theTV show.£3.75The Cuckoo TrailA leisure route, 11 miles long, fromHeathfield to Polegate, for walkers,cyclists and horseriders.FreeCircular Cycle RidesFully described and illustrated, therides include Pevensey and the Levels,Herstmonceux, Brightling and Burwash.FreeRye Audio Walking ToursHistorical or ghost walks around the cobbledstreets of Rye, guided by personal stereo.Available for hire, deposit taken.Rye Harbour Nature ReserveDiscover the wildlife, history and landscapeof this fascinating Nature Reserve, whichsurrounds Rye and Winchelsea.£128 29BRAYBROOKELINTON R O ADTERWHITE ROCK R OGRAND PARADE EVERSFIELD PLACE VERULAM PLA CELintonGardensDABRAYBROOKE CLCORNWALLIS GDNSCornwallisGdnsSTANLEY RDBRAYBROOKE RO ADCORNWALLISPR O SPECT PLPRIORYGDNSCAMBRIDGE RDDORSETPLACECLARECLOSEPRIORY AVENUECAMBRIDGE GDNSTRINITY STMONTDEVO N S HP R I ORY STH AV ELOCK ROADBRAYBROOKE RDM I D D L E S TCAMBRIDGE RDIRE RDQUEENS SQUAREROBERTSON STR.ROBERTSON TEEARL STMANN STBETWALDE- GRAVE STSOUTH TER.STATION RDWATERWORKSBROOK STCASTLE HILL PASSRUSSELL STROADCORNW- ALLIS STQUEENS RDA LBERT RDWELLINGTON PLQUEENS ROADPORTLAND PL STONEFIELD ROADH ILL R DCA S T L EWELLINGT O N ROA DCASTLEDOWNM I L W A R D C R E SC ASTL E HILL R DPELHAM CR.MILWARD ROADWHITE ROCK CA R L ISLE PDE. 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Kids on boardChill out timeKids happy? You’rehappy. Whatever theweather, Hastings & StLeonards has plenty ofplaces to take the gang,so take your pick fromsome suggestions here.Ride on the West Hill Cliff Railwaythrough the cliffs to St Clements Cavesand the Smugglers Adventure, a hit withall ages. Here Hairy Jack will let you inon the secrets of the caves and how theywere once used.Time for some fishy fun at the Blue ReefAquarium in Rock-a-nore Road. Onyour way down there, pop in to theFishermen’s Museum and climb aboardthe Enterprise or discover dinosaurfootprints at the Shipwreck Museum.Pop into the Lifeboat Station on thebeach to see the lifeboats, hear about thelatest rescue and try your hand at tyingknots.The Flamingo Fun Park provides all thefun of the fair and no trip to the seaside iscomplete without a game of crazy golf.Head further along the seafront to theHastings Adventure Golf complex whereyou’ll find the largest adventure golfcomplex in the UK. Clambers Play Centre& Café is great fun for younger children,come rain or shine.Take the steepest cliff railway in theUK up to the top of the East Hill to themagnificent Hastings Country. AlexandraPark’s open spaces are perfect for ballgames and picnics; tennis courts and achildren’s play park cater for all ages.For evening family entertainment, strollalong the promenade to the White RockTheatre. Here you’ll find an array ofperformances for all ages on offer or, if it’sa summer Saturday night, find out what’sgoing on at the Stade Open Space. Youcould catch world class artistes in eitherplace.Hastings & St Leonardshas a wide range ofindependent retailers,selling everythingfrom retro clothing toorganic pastries. Planyour morning of relaxedpottering over a coffeein one of our manyfriendly cafes.Hastings Museum & Art Gallerycommemorates, among other illustriouslocal figures, television inventor JohnLogie Baird. JMW Turner’s ‘HastingsFishmarket’ is here too and the museumhas an exciting programme of temporaryexhibitions throughout the year.The Flowermakers’ Museum has to beone of the quirkiest working museumsin the country. The museum celebratedits centenary in 2010 and continues toproduce artificial flora for Hollywood, WestEnd shows, TV and top fashion designers.Hastings Old Town’s independenttraders and galleries are a favouritewith shopaholics and the ElectricPalace cinema shows films away fromthe mainstream. Further along theseafront at the America Ground you’llfind everything from designer dogaccessories to Fender Strats. For highstreet stores head for Priory MeadowShopping Centre.In St Leonards, the action centres aroundthe café culture of the seafront and BenEine’s Prince Charles mural smiles downon the bohemian shopping areas ofNorman Road and Kings Road.The latest exciting addition to the artsscene in Hastings is the prestigiousJerwood Gallery. This private permanentcollection of 20th century British art iscomplemented by rolling contemporaryexhibitions.Book dinner at one of our qualityrestaurants for fish fresh from theHastings boats or pop into a pub forlive entertainment from our thrivingcommunity of talented local musicians.30 31

Blow those cobwebs awayStories and StonesFor nature lovers andwalkers, we’re wellprovided for in the‘stretching your legs’department, with lovelybeaches and greenspaces in abundance.Here are a fewsuggestions for gettingout and about.Hastings Country Park is accessed viathe East Hill Cliff Railway, the steepestworking funicular in the UK, or steps ifyou’re feeling energetic! A picturesquenature reserve of national importancewith stunning coastal views, it’s oneof the largest reserves in Sussex andsits within the High Weald Area ofOutstanding Natural Beauty.At low tide explore our maritime shoreto discover fossils from the ‘age of thedinosaurs’ or the secrets of the wreckof The Amsterdam which is revealedbetween the tides.St Leonards Gardens, in the heartof Burtons’ St Leonards, provide agreen oasis of tranquillity just behindthe seafront. Formerly known as the‘Subscription Gardens’ because theirmaintenance was paid for by the ownersof the nearby houses, in 1880 they wererenamed St Leonards Gardens.Our award-winning Alexandra Parkstretches over 2.5kms from one end tothe other and within landscaped gardensprovides numerous activities includinga magnificent tree walk, bowls green,tennis courts, adventure playground,café and boating lake.Hastings & St Leonardsis steeped in history andplenty of things to choosefrom to satisfy the mostavid historian.Explore the wonderful architecture ofBurtons’ St Leonards, built by James andDecimus Burton, the latter being one ofthe great architects of the late Regencyand Victorian age. This was the firstexample of a planned Regency seasidetown, founded in 1828. Pack a picnic tolunch in the tranquillity of the recentlyrestored St Leonards Gardens.Take the West Hill Cliff Railway up toHastings Castle, the first to be built byWilliam the Conqueror in England.Walk over the West Hill to St ClementsCaves to hear about the dark history ofsmuggling along the Sussex coast at theSmugglers Adventure.From the West Hill, take the steps downinto the picturesque Old Town andyou’ll find the Old Town Hall Museumin the High Street, ready to divulge thefascinating history of Hastings Old Town.Wander the famous ‘twittens’ and you’llcome across a mix of architecture datingfrom the middle ages onwards.32 33

From Ship to ShoreOut and about in 1066 CountryAs Premier Port of theformer Cinque PortsConfederation, Hastings’maritime heritage isevident throughout theOld Town. The actioncentres on the Stadefishing and cultural quarter.Head for the iconic netshops with these ideas tobegin your discovery.Join a volunteer on a walk round thefishing area of Hastings Old Town. Askfor details at the Fishermen’s Museum.You can also download the Stade AudioTour from our website for a self guidedwalk.The Fishermen’s Museum and ShipwreckMuseum show the more dangerous sideof seafaring. Here you’ll learn about thewreck of The Amsterdam lying off ourcoast and the centuries’ old traditions ofthe Hastings’ fishermen.The biggest beach launched fishingfleet in Europe is the perfect subject forphotographers and artists. Settle yourselfdown on the beach with sketch pad andpaints or take some atmospheric shotsamong the net shops.Sample some fresh fishy delights at thefish shops down at the Stade. Whether itbe whelks, winkles, or good old fish andchips there’s something to set everyone’staste buds tingling.Hastings & St Leonardsis a perfect base fromwhich to explore overforty attractions andthe beautiful coast andcountryside of 1066Country.The bustling market town of Battlemakes the perfect day out for historylovers. Here, one of the main attractionsis the 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey &Battlefield. If you’re feeling energetic,you could complete a section of the 1066Country Walk from Pevensey Castle toBattle, following in William’s footsteps.The genteel resort of Bexhill boaststhe iconic 1930s De La Warr Pavilion,stunningly restored as a major arts centrewith regular exhibitions and a livelyprogramme of internationally acclaimedartists. Bexhill Museum provides afacinating insight to the town’s motoringheritage.Perfectly picturesque, Rye is one ofthe best preserved medieval towns inthe country and a visit to the Rye TownModel will give you the history of thisfascinating town which overlooks the RyeHarbour Nature Reserve.Garden lovers will be delighted to findwithin easy reach the floral delights ofGreat Dixter, Pashley Manor, Merrimentsand Herstmonceux Castle.Ride on the Kent & East Sussex SteamRailway to picture book Bodiam Castleor why not take in Bateman’s, the formerhome of Rudyard Kipling.34 35

AccommodationAll accommodation providers have been, or are waiting to be,inspected by one of the recognised assessing bodies - VisitBritain(assessments are provided by Quality in Tourism on VisitBritain’sbehalf) or the AA. Both have assessed accommodation to the samecriteria and have awarded one to five stars. The star ratings reflectthe overall quality of the experience.For serviced accommodation, there are several separate schemes -the majority are for hotels and guest accommodation.HotelsMust have a minimum of six bedrooms, be licensed, (unlesscategorised as a Metro Hotel) and all bedrooms must be ensuiteor with private bathrooms.Guest AccommodationProperties are likely to be smaller than hotels with perhaps more ofa family home feel and approach, and a less structured service.Star ratings made easy:HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAwaiting gradingSimple, practical, no frillsWell presented and well runGood level of quality and comfortExcellent service throughoutExceptional with a degree of luxuryGrading applications in progressPrices are shown as room rates (based on two people sharing atwin/double room, with breakfast).Special awards given to serviced accommodation who haveachieved exceptional quality at all levels, offering over and abovethe standard rating are:Gold and Silver Awards from Quality in Tourism,Yellow Stars from the AA.Breakfast AwardsVisitBritain Breakfast Award: for a quality choice ofbreakfast, service and hospitality over and above their starrating.The Sussex Breakfast: Made from quality ingredientssourced direct from Sussex producers or purchased fromfarm shops that are supplied by local farmers and craftproducers.Self CateringThe layout and design of the accommodation and the rangeand quality of the kitchen equipment is assessed, as well as thequality and comfort of the bedrooms and bathrooms and mostimportantly, the cleanliness.Holiday Parks, Caravans and CampingStar ratings reflect the overall quality of the park from one to fivestars – five stars being reserved for parks of exceptional quality.For more information on the quality assessments please visitwww.qualityintourism.co.uk or www.theaa.comVisitBritain - Tourism South EastEstablishments displaying the Tourism South East logohave joined the board and as part of the MembershipScheme have agreed to the Code of Conduct.Families WelcomeA scheme giving families the confidence that they arebooking quality accommodation, meeting their particularneeds.Information for Visitors with DisabilitiesCode of ConductAll establishments in this brochure haveagreed to abide by VisitBritain’s standards,to observe the “Code of Conduct”, and tobe inspected under the nationwide qualityassessment scheme. We naturally hope thatyou will not have any cause for complaintduring your stay but problems can occurfrom time to time. If you are dissatisfied it isimperative that you make your dissatisfactionknown to the management immediately.This gives an opportunity for the problem tobe solved. It is usually very difficult to dealeffectively with a complaint if it is reported ata later date.InsuranceTravel and holiday insurance is available ata modest cost and will safeguard you in theevent of you having to cancel or curtail yourholiday. See your insurance company ortravel agent for details.Key to symbolsD Licensed} Conference facilitiesO Historic/architectural building= Overnight coach partiesX Parking on premises$ Full board terms availabley Special diets by arrangementW Tea/Coffee in bedroomsA En-suite available) TV in bedrooms^ Telephone in bedroomsv Iron for guests’ use* Children welcomef Cot(s) availableC Dogs acceptedInternet accessG Passenger lift^ Night porter on duty9 Outdoor/Indoorswimming poolC Sauna- Leisure Facilities- Holiday package overChristmas/New Yearv Café or restaurantPlease note...The prices quoted in adverts include VATwhich is subject to change. It is essentialto check all terms and prices when makingenquiries, or making a reservation. Whilstevery care has been taken to ensure factualaccuracy in the production of this guide, inthe case of advertisements Hastings BoroughCouncil has to rely upon the informationgiven by advertisers, particularly as to theirfacilities and charges, and we cannot acceptliability for any error or inaccuracy.When you accept offered accommodation,on the telephone or in writing, you maybe entering into a legally binding contractwith the proprietor of the establishment.This means that if you cancel a reservation,fail to take up the accommodation or leaveprematurely the proprietor may be entitled tocompensation if it cannot be re-let for all or agood part of the booked period. If a deposithas been paid it is likely to be forfeited and anadditional payment may be demanded.x Reduced price packagesc Gas cookingb Electric cookingy Clothes washing machines Refrigerator9 Food shop( Gas cylinder exchange/refillQ Showers] Campsite with flush toilets8 Chemical toilet disposalfacilitiesHastings &St LeonardsHotels &TourismAssociationcaring aboutholidays since 1921.The Hastings & St Leonards Hotels &Tourism Association is dedicated toensuring that this most famous of holidayresorts offers visitors the very best ofholidays. Our members conform tohigh standards of service, comfort andcleanliness and provide a comprehensivetourist information service for their guests.Association members can be identified inthis guide by the two seagulls logo.Hotels & Guest HousesChatsworth Hotel, The Cloudesley,Grand Hastings, Hollington Croft,The Laindons, Marina Lodge,Printworks, Rutland, Seaspray,Sea Spirit, Sherwood,Summerfields House,Swan House, Tower House 1066and The White Rock Hotel.Self Catering14 Old Humphrey AvenueFor information about the work of theAssociation contact:The Chairman - Mr Jim Norris25 Cambridge GardensHastingsEast SussexTN34 1EHIf you require special facilities please contact the relevantF Ground floor bedrooms I Free Linen provided 4 Static caravansInformation Centre.R Lounge for residents’ use J Linen hire service available Y Touring caravanst: 01424 44439436 37

HotelsMin - Max Prices (incl VAT at current rate) are based on two people sharing a twin/double room, with breakfast. (Prices usually relate to low/high season)Guest AccommodationMin - Max Prices (incl VAT at current rate) are based on two people sharing a twin/double room, with breakfast. (Prices usually relate to low/high season)Chatsworth Hotel HHHThe Cloudesley HHHHHIdeally situated on the seafront and one ofHastings’ premier hotels.All of the 52 bedrooms are tastefully decoratedwith many enjoying panoramic views of theEnglish Channel and seafront.Jali Restaurant within the hotel awardedAA rosette ‘awarded for culinaryexcellence’ for its Indian Cuisine.*limited parking availableNo of rooms: 52 D}X=*$yxG^RfA)-W^vCarlisle Parade, HastingsTN34 1JGt: 01424 720188f: 01424 445865info@chatsworthhotel.comwww.chatsworthhotel.comPrices from £28 pp per night.Credit/debit cards accepted.Recognised by multiple publications as oneof the finest B&Bs in the UK. 5 luxury guestbedrooms with finest furnishings, featured indesign magazines. Eco award winner, with nomicrowaves, no TVs, and only Himalayan saltused in cooking, gourmet breakfasts with asmany organic ingredients as available. Soaps &shampoos SLS and paraben-free, likewise ecocleaning products.Two dedicated spa treatment rooms offeringhot stones, deep tissue, aromatherapymassage, reiki, reflexology and shiatsu.7 Cloudesley Road, St LeonardsTN37 6JNt: 01424 722759m: 07507 000148info@thecloudesley.co.ukwww.thecloudesley.co.ukX$yIvWR*(12)ARooms: 5Self service honesty bar for guests£70 - £130As featured in Britain’s Best B&BGuide 2012.The White Rock Hotel - awaiting gradingStylish refurbished hotel occupying a primeposition on Hastings seafront, minutes fromthe town centre, next door to the Theatre andopposite the pier. Breakfast and other mealsare available in our stylish café bar. Seafrontterraces. Meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi.Good Beer Guide listed. Pets welcome.Car park (16 spaces).No of rooms: 40 [D}OX=C*TyxG^RbfA)White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JUt: 01424 422240f: 01424 432350info@thewhiterockhotel.comwww.thewhiterockhotel.com-W^vRooms nightlyDouble £64King-size £84 - £109Super Twin £94Family £109 - £129Credit/debit cards/amexaccepted.www.visit1066country.com/hastingsSwan House HHHHHThis exquisite 15th Century guesthouse is situated inthe heart of Hastings Old Town. Our four rooms areindividually designed to an extremely high standardwith facilities and services to match.The Laindons HHHHHLocated in the heart of the Old Town, thisGeorgian Grade II listed building has beentotally refurbished, retaining its integrity.No of rooms: 3 ORv£)IWParkside House HHHHElegant Victorian non-smoking house, offeringhigh standards of hospitality, comfort andcleanliness. We are situated overlooking thebeautiful Alexandra Park: extensive lawns,tennis courts, bowling greens, children’s playareas and within ten minutes walk of the towncentre and seafront. Unrestricted parking inquiet road.No of rooms: 5 WA)vR*f1 Hill Street, Hastings Old TownTN34 3HUt & f: 01424 430014res@swanhousehastings.co.uk23 High Street, Hastings TN34 3EYt: 01424 437710jacksonchris2007@yahoo.co.ukwww.thelaindons.comB&B single £80 - £120B&B double/twin£120 - £150DOyWA)vFRB&B nightly double/twinfrom £110B&B nightly singlefrom £8038 39GOLD AWARD59 Lower Park RoadHastings TN34 2LDt: 01424 433096bkentparksidehse@aol.comB&B nightly £65 - £70B&B weekly £360 - £400Credit/debit cards accepted.

Seaspray Guest House HHHHFamily run bed & breakfast, ideally situated onHastings seafront. 100m west of the pier andWhite Rock Theatre and five minutes level walkto the town centre, train stations and touristattractions. Guests have access at all times.Extensive breakfast menu available. Parkingpermit inclusive in price. Ground floor roomavailable. Free WiFi. 20inch flat screen TV withfreeview, DVD and CD player and mini fridge.Most dietry needs catered for.See us on Trip Adviser.No of rooms: 10 [*TyxbfFA)Standing in peaceful parkland minutesfrom town centre, seafront & attractions.Luxury en-suite rooms including familysuite with jacuzzi. Private secure parking.s-WmIvSummerfields House HHHHSILVER AWARDContact: Dale and Jo Turner54 Eversfield Place, HastingsTN37 6DBt: 01424 436583jo@seaspraybb.co.ukwww.seaspraybb.co.ukSILVER AWARDSummerfields House, Bohemia Road,Hastings. TN34 1EXt: 01424 718142 m: 07710 729321www.summerfieldshouse.co.ukB&B single nightly £30 - £50B&B single weekly £200 - £240B&B twin/double nightly£65 - £85B&B twin/double weekly£420 - £480B&B family nightly £85 - £99B&B family weekly £525 - £585Single £45 -£70 Dble £65 - £90Breakfast included. Wifi. Rooms: 3XC*yxfFA) -WvSherwood Guest House HHHHVictorian seafront guest house serving excellentbreakfasts and free on-street parking.En-suite facilities, Licensed bar, Wifi, Freeview TVNo of rooms: 9 D*fA) WvChurchills HHHLocated close to Alexandra Park and 10minutes walk to town centre and seaside.All rooms are en-suite and furnished toa high standard. Licensed bar open tonon-residents, as is the Double DragonChinese Restaurant. We also havegardens, patio area and parking.No of rooms: 8 DOX*yx)Wv15 Grosvenor Crescent, St LeonardsTN38 0AAt: 01424 433331 f: 01424 433331jimandjeanette@btinternet.com3 St Helens CrescentHastings TN34 2ENt: 01424 439359f: 01424 447938enquiries@churchillshotelhastings.co.ukwww.churchillshotelhastings.co.ukB&B nightly dble/twin £60B&B nightly single from £35Credit/debit cardsaccepted.B&B nightly double/twin £70B&B weekly double/twin £420Credit/debit cards accepted.Tower House 1066 HHHHWhen you need to escape your battlesTower House, guest accommodation offersa friendly atmosphere with the ambienceof a Victorian country house. Situated in thequiet heart of St Leonards, walking distance ofHastings attractions and seafront. We have alicensed bar and conservatory/breakfast roomwhich over looks the terrace and landscapedgarden.Dietary requirements and house parties cateredfor.No of rooms: 10 D*yxR$£FA) -WvSILVER AWARD28 Tower Road WestSt Leonards TN38 0RGt: 01424 427217f: 01424 430165reservations@towerhouse1066.co.ukwww.towerhouse1066.co.ukB&B nightly single£49.50 - £65B&B nightly double/twinfrom £65 - £95Credit/debit cards accepted.Please phone for weekly ratesor see website for specialoffers.Hollington Croft HHHA warm friendly welcome awaits you at thisquiet, comfortable, family-run Victorian guesthouse, off A2100. Close to town, sea andhistoric Battle and Rye. Set in lovely gardens.Good English breakfast. Central heating,showers, televisions, tea/coffee makingfacilities in all rooms. Non-smoking. Short breakpackages - three nights midweek B&B £140(excl Jul/Aug)No of rooms: 4 X*yxfA)W272 Battle RoadSt Leonards TN37 7BAt: 01424 851795m: 07733 426062B&B nightly double/twin£50 - £55B&B weekly double/twin£300 - £335Special rates for families(per night):Four people £70 - £75Five people £80 - £85Rutland Guest House HHHHFriendly Victorian guest house ideally located onthe A259 opposite Marina gardens just minutesfrom the beach and promenade with free onstreet parking. West St.Leonards Rail station isless than 10 minutes walk. Most rooms are ensuitewith some enjoying beautiful sea views. Allrooms have complimentary hot drinks tray andTv. Free internet is available. We are fully centralheated and open all year. We offer an extensivebreakfast menu with children and most dietscatered for.No of rooms: 7yWA)v*f17 Grosvenor CrescentSt Leonards TN38 0AAt: 01424 714720f: 01424 400170carol@rutlandguesthouse.co.ukwww.rutlandguesthouse.co.ukNightly rates from:B&B single £30B&B double nightly £55B&B small family £70B&B large family £80Weekly rates on request.Credit/Debit cards accepted.Marina Lodge Guest House HHHOur comfortable family run guest houseallows you to enjoy a relaxing break by thesea. En-suite rooms have a sea view. Weare a grade II non smoking listed building.Grand Hastings HHInternationally renowned historic building (1832)with panoramic Channel views. Boutique andfriendly, we provide traditional comfort, modernbusiness convenience, fast WiFi, children welcome.123 Marina, St Leonards TN38 0BNt: 01424 715067marinalodge123@btinternet.comwww.marinalodge.co.uk1 Grand Parade, St Leonards TN37 6AQt: 01424 428510 f: 01424 428510info@grandhotelhastings.co.ukwww.grandhotelhastings.co.ukSingle £30 -£35 Dble £60 - £80Breakfast included. Wifi. Rooms: 7OyWA)vFR*fMin £48 - Max £100No of rooms: 17DO=yWA)vFR*f -v40 41

The Printworks - awaiting grading1 Strongs Passage HHHThe Printworks is a unique Bed & Breakfastlocated in the original Observer NewspaperBuilding at 14 Claremont, Hastings; close to thebeach and a 5 minute walk from the station.A contemporary loft apartment that combinesluxurious accommodation with an informalatmosphere. Spacious and private, all the roomshave king size beds, free-sat TV, 15 Mb wirelessbroadband and tea and fresh coffee makingfacilities.)WyAv14 Claremont, HastingsTN34 1HAt: 01424 425532reservations@theprintworkshastings.comwww.14claremont.comB&B nightly double £80-130B&B nightly single £70-120Situated in one of the oldest and most attractivestreets in Hastings 400 yards from the seafrontwith its fishing community unchanged forcenturies. Whilst surrounded by a diversity ofold and quaint buildings the flat is modern,spacious and on the ground floor. Theaccommodation consists of a large lounge withdining area, double bedroom, bathroom andkitchen. The dual-aspect lounge contains 2comfortable sofas, one of which easily convertsinto a double sofa-bed.XF*-Ibs93 Baldwins Lane, CroxleyGreen, Hertfordshire WD3 3LTt: 01923 226360ctcroxley@hotmail.co.ukSleeps 2+2 people£275 - £425Self Catering & Holiday ParksMin - Max Prices (incl VAT at current rate) are per unit, one week. (Prices usually relate to low/high season)Pierscape HHHHFirst floor flat on seafront at White Rock, viewsof the beach, pier and channel. Minutes fromOld Town, seafront attractions and shoppingcentre. Secure car parking 50 yds. Wi-Fi.Contact: Joan Bennettt: 0044 (0)7956 483343www.jmsolutions.co.uk/flatA* xIbys)Sleeps 4-6 people£300 - £600Short break package:Oct - March, 3 nights from £20014 Old Humphrey Avenue HHHLovely Victorian 3 storey terraced house,situated in a peaceful off-road position in thehistoric Hastings Old Town. Adjacent to theEast Hill with its numerous picturesque walks,it is perfectly located just a short stroll frommany places of interest, including: Rock o NoreFisherman’s Beach, the Jerwood Gallery andthe Stables Theatre. The historic Old TownHigh Street and George Street’s bustling cafesand restaurants are just a stone’s throw away.*x-Ibysf)Enquiries to Mrs Chris Nixeyt: 01797 260505m: 0777 364 1521cnixey@aol.comSleeps 6+ people£300 - £560Special rates November,December and March.Prices on request.Rocklands Apartments HHHHRocklands self catering holiday apartments aresurrounded by the Hastings Country Park andenjoy a panoramic view of the sea.These apartments are ideal for those who wanta quiet and peaceful break within beautifulsurroundings opposite our small family runcaravan park. All rooms are double glazed andfully insulated, with under floor heating.We have a no smoking and no pets policy atRocklands.b)XWAvRFyRocklands Lane, East HillHASTINGSEast SussexTN35 5DYt: 01424 423097rocklandspark@aol.comwww.selfcateringholidayshastings.co.uk6 unitsOne Bedroom per weekfrom £275.00 to £400.00Two Bedroom per weekfrom £375.00 to £530.00Min 3 night stayWheelchair user accessible.Adults (16+) only can stay.www.visit1066country.com/hastingsThe Lamp House & The Piece of Cheese Cottages HHHThe Lamp House - Sea views, courtyardgarden, country park, beach etc... nearby.The Piece of Cheese - Beach, Country Park,museums and galleries nearby.Oaklands Farm Cottages HHHSituated between Hastings and Battle, in an Areaof Outstanding Natural Beauty, the cottages offerlevel access overlooking farm land and enjoying thebenefits of private parking, gardens and patios.Contact: Mr Dick EdwardsEast Hill House, 13 TacklewayHastings TN34 3DEt: 01424 437069Oaklands Farm, Moat Lane,Sedlescombe, TN33 0RYt: 01424 751680Info@oaklandsfarmcottages.comThe Lamp House - sleeps 2-4OC*(5) x-sbIThe Piece of Cheese - sleeps 2OCA-sbIFrom £295 to £510www.oaklandsfarmcottages.comSleeps 2-4XIbsQF*fCwww.visit1066country.com/hastings42 43

St Marys Holiday Flats H and HHSituated on the West Hill Greens overlookingthe Old Town, fishing harbour and sea.• Close to Hastings Castle• St. Clement’s Caves• Ten minutes walk to Town Centre / Old Town• Beautiful sea views• GFF Small garden for dogsThree flats, 2/6 people £275-£350pw. TV inlounges with FreeviewC*xvfFscyMulberry CottagesProviding luxury self-catering accomodation in1066 country and beyond! How about a beachhouse along the sweeping Camber Sands, achocolate box cottage right in the heart of Ryeor a beautiful oast house nestled in the BredeValley? We have an extensive collection ofwonderful cottages to choose from whatever thesize of your party and wherever takes your fancy.Relax, unwind, explore and discover everythingthis beautiful and diverse part of Sussex has tooffer with Mulberry Cottages.Old Chelsea - St LeonardsOur self-catering holiday cottages enjoyfabulous coastal or rural locations acrossKent and Sussex, perfect for exploringbeautiful countryside and coastal resorts.Friendly, family run holiday park ideally situatedbetween beautiful countryside and the historic1066 town of Hastings.All caravans are fully equipped to our highstandards. Fishing available in our attractiveon-site lake. Facilities include a launderette,children’s playpark and a club house for all thefamily.Contact: Mrs B M Edwards6 Highcroft Villas, BrightonBN1 5PSt: 01273 556227kde1@hotmail.co.ukSt Marys Holiday Flats4 Wellington Gardens,HastingsEast Sussex TN34 3RLt: 01227 464958www.mulberrycottages.cominfo@mulberrycottages.comIdeal holiday homes for every occasiont: 01580 860840info@bramleyandteal.co.ukwww.bramleyandteal.co.ukSpindlewood Country Holiday Park - awaiting gradingBricklands Farm, Rock Lane,Ore, Hastings TN35 4JNt: 01424 720825holidays@spindlewood.co.uk3 flats: sleeps 2 - 6 people£275 - £350Short stay 2 nights £175Weekly lets from Sat - Sat.Static pitches: 90£250 - £450Site closed December 1to February 28How to get hereand Tourist Information CentresFrom within the UKBy car: if you’re driving to Hastings & StLeonards, the main route is the A21 whichis linked to the M25, providing a quickroute from London. For up-to-date travelinformation and route planner visitwww.theaa.co.ukBy train: frequent fast trains run fromCharing Cross, Waterloo East, LondonBridge, Victoria and St Pancras via AshfordInternational.Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk,www.thetrainline.com or call National RailEnquiries on 08457 484950.By coach: Express Coaches run fromLondon to Battle, Bexhill and Hastings.Visit www.national-express.com or call08705 808080.From Northern EuropeThe ferry ports of Dover and Newhaven arearound an hour away and Eurotunnel offersa fast frequent link from Northern Europe,just under an hour away.From other countriesThe international Gatwick Airport handlesdirect flights from all parts of the world.Gatwick is on the Victoria train line, offeringa direct link to Bexhill and Hastings (andapproximately 50 miles by road).Our Information Centres should be your first point ofcall when you arrive. You’ll find plenty of souvenirsof this famous, historic town to buy and get expertadvice on what you must do while you’re here.We offer a host of services including wheelchair hire,and if you’re looking for somewhere to stay we canfind and book the accommodation for you, whateveryour budget, while you wait.And we’re easy to find; our award-winning mainoffice is located in the heart of the town centre,opposite the Priory Meadow Shopping Centreentrance. The Old Town office can be found at theOld Town Hall Museum in the High Street.Hastings OldTown HallMuseumHastings Town CentrePriory Meadow, Queens Square,Hastings TN34 1TL01424 451111hic@hastings.gov.ukwww.visit1066country.comHastings Old TownOld Town Hall Museum,High Street, Old Town,Hastings TN34 1EW01424 451111hic@hastings.gov.ukwww.visit1066country.comLarge print and audio versions are available. Please call 01424 45111144 45

12345Accommodation FinderRail linkto LondonBEXHILL ROADto BattlePebshamto Bexhill, Pevensey& BrightonA21 to LondonA B C D E FQUEENSWAYHARLEY SHUTE ROADA259A2100HollingtonBATTLE ROADGILLSMANS HILLFILSHAM ROADTHE GREENA21SEDLESCOMBE ROAD NORTHA21BOHEMIA ROADST HELENS ROADA21A28THE RIDGEA2101AMHERST ROADQUEENS ROADMARINA GRAND PDE. EVERSFIELD PL. WHITE ROCK CARLISLE PDE. PELHAMSt LeonardsLONDON RDWESTFIELD LANEELPHINSTONE ROADHastingsTown CentreL.PRIORY ROADOLD LONDON ROADNet HutsOld TownA B C D E FPIERPIVY HOUSE LANEROCK LANEA259RYE ROADFAIRLIGHT ROADOreto Rye &Ashford12345Use the grid reference to locate the accommodation you have selected.We recommend that this is used as a guide only, detailed street maps areavailable to buy from Hastings Information Centre.Ref Accommodation name Page Ref Accommodation name PageHotelsD5 Chatsworth Hotel 38D5 The White Rock Hotel 38Guest AccommodationD3 Churchills 41C4 The Cloudesley 39C5 The Grand 41C2 Hollington Croft 41E4 The Laindons 39B5 Marina Lodge Guest House 41D4 Parkside House 39D5 Printworks 42B5 Rutland Guest House 40D5 Seaspray Guest House 40B5 Sherwood Guest House 41D4 Summerfields House 40E4 Swan House 39C4 Tower House 1066 40Self Catering Accommodation & Holiday ParksE4 1 Strongs Passage 43E4 14 Old Humphrey Avenue 43E4 The Lamphouse/Piece of Cheese 43C1 Oaklands Farm Cottages 43D5 Pierscape 42F4 Rocklands Apartments 42E1 Spindlewood Country Holiday Park 44E4 St Marys Holiday Flats 4446 47

AttractionsEast & West Hill lifts, HastingsEast Hill: Rock-a-Nore RoadWest Hill: George StreetOpen: DailySummer: 10am - 5.30pmWinter: 11am - 4pm(East Hill Lift only open weekends inwinter)Let the lifts take you to the East and West Hills. The newly rebuilt East HillLift is the steepest in Britain and provides spectacular views over the OldTown the English Channel and access to the Country Park.Bowling Greens &Putting Courses, HastingsWest Marina Gardens(01424 713273) &White Rock Gardens(01424 433577)Open: Every day to the publicfrom end of April to end ofSeptember 10am - 6pmAdults £3 Juniors £2Features include displays onMods & Rockers, Punch & Judy,‘Concrete King’ Sidney Little,John Logie Baird, Robert Tressell,Native Americans, Grey Owl,Sussex Pottery, dinosaurs, localwildlife and the magnificentDurbar Hall.Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 3EW01424 451052 www.hmag.org.ukTop-rated hotels in HastingsTop-rated restaurants and attractionsThings to do in Hastings48 49

CafésCateringEventsHastings & St LeonardsBreakfasts, great meals, home made cakes and much more!Vegetarian, vegan and non-gluten menu items availableVisit our charming licensed cafe in Alexandra ParkOpen 364 days a year, from 9am Available for evening private hireeat@ the Park Cafe,Call Louise on 07763 119143Alexandra Park, Lower Park Roademail: info@eathastings.co.ukHastings TN34 2LDTel: 01424 432434www.eathastings.co.ukwww.trinitywholefoods.co.uk● Extensive range of dried fruits, nuts,seeds and grains● Delicious Trinity-made veggie andvegan take-aways● Chilled and frozen veggie and vegan foods● All your store cupboard staples● Organic and vegan chocolates● Free recipe sheets● Natural body and face products● Natural remedies and supplements:Bach Flowers, Bioforce, Viridian, Vega● Eco-friendly household productsOrganicfresh fruit& vegFollow uson Facebook:‘TrinityWholefoods’FreshbreaddailyPLUS…organic wines,champagne& beer!3 Trinity Street, Hastings TN34 1HG Tel: 01424 430473Ice cream,takeaway drinks& snacks availablefrom our kioskBreakfasts, great meals, home made cakes and much more!Vegetarian, vegan and non-gluten menu items availableCheck out our seaside cafe in Old Town HastingsFully licensed with a great range of beers, wines and cidersOpen 364 days a year, Mon–Fri from 10am, weekends from 9ameat@ the StadeRock-a-Nore, Old Town, Hastings TN34 3FJTel: 01424 447116Availablefor eveningprivate hireJali restaurant is elegantlythemed, creating a warmand welcoming atmosphereCarlisle ParadeTN34 1JGTel: 01424 457300Unmissable Hastings is infact a few miles away fromthe actual site of the Battleof Hastings. The medievalOld Town, with its many halftimbered houses and itspicture postcard prettiness,makes a good contrast withthe modern town centre.Hastings is proud of itsmaritime heritage, with thebiggest beach launchedfishing fleet in Europe.Hastings’ museums arededicated to the sea, fishingand local history. Discover tooits turbulent smuggling past.Hastings & St Leonardsis becoming increasinglyrecognised for its wealth ofindependent shops sellingeverything from retro clothingto accessories for yourpampered pooch. Art andphotography galleries nestlealongside chic cafes andquality restaurants.Der Badeort Hastings liegtnicht weit vom Schauplatzder Schlacht entfernt. Einmodernes Einkaufszentrumkontrastiertmit der mittelalterlichenAltstadt mit ihrenFachwerkhäusernund bildschönenAusblickpunkten. Hastingswar einer der ursprünglichen‚Cinque Port’ Häfen undist stolz auf sein maritimesKulturerbe mit dergrößten betriebsfähigenStrandfischereiflotte Europasund den Museen, die demMeer, der Fischerei und derHeimatkunde gewidmet sind.Hastings & St Leonardswerden immer mehr aufgrundder wachsenden Anzahl vonselbständigen Läden, die vonRetro Anziehsachen bis zuAccessoires für verhätschelteHündchen alles verkaufen,wahrgenommen.Kunst- und Fotogalerienreihen sich dicht an dichtneben schicken Cafés undhochwertigen Restaurants.L’incontournable Hastingsse trouve en fait à quelqueskilomètres du site de labataille. La Vieille Villemédiévale, avec sesnombreuses maisons àcolombages et son décorde carte postale, contrasteavec le centre commercialmoderne. Hastings est fierde son patrimoine maritime,avec la plus grande flotille depêche d’Europe qui met à lamer à partir de la plage. Sesmusées sont dédiés à la mer,à la pêche et au patrimoinelocal. Découvrez aussi sonturbulent passé à l’époque dela contrebande.La station balnéaire deHastings & St Leonardsdevient de plus en plusréputée pour son grandnombre de boutiques quiproposent un choix infinidepuis les vêtements rétrojusqu’aux accessoires pourtoutous gâtés. Galeries d’artet de photographie côtoientcafés et restaurants dequalité.Hastings ligt een paarkilometer afstand van hetslagveld van Battle. Destad bestaat uit zowel eenmodern winkel centrumen een middeleeuwseOude stad, met meerderehalf houten huisjes metbezienswaardigendeuitzichten. Hastings waseen originele “CinquePort”, en blijft trots op zijneigen geschiedenis van dezeevaart, met een van delaatste en grootste strandvishavens in Europa, enmusea totaal geweid aan dezee, visvaart, en de lokalegeschiedenis.Hastings & St Leonardskrijgen meer en meerbekendheid voor hun rijkdomaan onafhankelijke winkels.Men vindt er van alles vanRetro kledij tot accessoires.Kust en fotogalerijen liggener tussen trendy cafés enhoogstaande restaurants.www.visit1066country.com/hastings50 51

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