Amanda's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Battle Abbey
High StreetBodiam Castle
Hastings Castle
Castle Hill RoadBeautiful! Historic re-enactments, falconry by appointment and the Science Centre next door.
76 locals recommend
Herstmonceux Castle
Beautiful! Historic re-enactments, falconry by appointment and the Science Centre next door.
The waxworks are a bit cheesey but the caves and their history are amazing!
57 locals recommend
Smugglers Adventure
The waxworks are a bit cheesey but the caves and their history are amazing!
Bodiam Station- Kent and East Sussex Railway
off Staplecross RoadNational Trust - Scotney Castle
Beautiful gardens all year round.
Pevensey Castle
Castle RoadGreat Dixter House & Gardens
Bateman's
Bateman's LaneJacobean house and gardens, home of Rudyard Kipling. Tea room too!
Pashley Manor Gardens
Pashley RoadFood Scene
National Trust Tea Room Bodiam Castle
14th century pub only about 1.5 miles away. Drive or a lovely walk through the woods and meadows. Good food, real ales, roaring open fires in the winter, big beer garden, dog friendly!
22 locals recommend
The Queens Head
Parsonage Lane14th century pub only about 1.5 miles away. Drive or a lovely walk through the woods and meadows. Good food, real ales, roaring open fires in the winter, big beer garden, dog friendly!
The Royal
1 St Johns RdSuper duper food pub!
Dog friendly
Thai Orchid
23A High StRight on the seafront, some truly cracking, proper burgers and spectacular fries! Vegan options and dog friendly.
103 locals recommend
Half Man! Half Burger!
7 Marine CtRight on the seafront, some truly cracking, proper burgers and spectacular fries! Vegan options and dog friendly.
Uber cool spot, just off the seafront. Good for casual dining and some great cocktails.
Dog friendly
27 locals recommend
Tommy’s Pizzeria
28 Norman RdUber cool spot, just off the seafront. Good for casual dining and some great cocktails.
Dog friendly
This little gem can be found in Hastings Old Town
30 locals recommend
Boulevard bookshop and Thai Cafe
32 George StThis little gem can be found in Hastings Old Town
Rock-A-Nore Fisheries
2 Rock-a-Nore RdWild Mushroom Restaurant
Westfield LaneVery good, highly regarded, local restaurant!
Critically acclaimed restaurant/chef using locally sourced, seasonal produce with a sharing menu.
27 locals recommend
The Curlew Restaurant
Junction RoadCritically acclaimed restaurant/chef using locally sourced, seasonal produce with a sharing menu.
Marvelous beach cafe, opposite Warrior Square in St Leonards - fab for breakfast!
101 locals recommend
Goat Ledge
Warrior SquareMarvelous beach cafe, opposite Warrior Square in St Leonards - fab for breakfast!
All day brunch (and more) - great little place on the seafront in Hastings Old Town where you'll also find an eclectic mix of antique, vintage and quirky shops to browse.
23 locals recommend
The Pelican Diner
20 E ParadeAll day brunch (and more) - great little place on the seafront in Hastings Old Town where you'll also find an eclectic mix of antique, vintage and quirky shops to browse.
The Hub @ Quarry Farm
Quirky cafe/restaurant, love it!
The BEST crab rolls! Also great for an English breakfast! At Rye Harbour but you could walk to or from Winchelsea to here through the Nature Reserve.
7 locals recommend
Bosun's Bite
The BEST crab rolls! Also great for an English breakfast! At Rye Harbour but you could walk to or from Winchelsea to here through the Nature Reserve.
I know, why have I put a golf club in the food section? The Clubhouse here is open to non members it's a short drive away and does a great breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's has a great vibe and despite being just off the A21 it's calm and peaceful.
9 locals recommend
Sedlescombe Golf Club
Kent StreetI know, why have I put a golf club in the food section? The Clubhouse here is open to non members it's a short drive away and does a great breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's has a great vibe and despite being just off the A21 it's calm and peaceful.
Marvelous food wagon/cafe, highly recommend a walk on Pett Level Beach with the tide out (but in will do) and then here. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, all amazing!
9 locals recommend
The Red Pig food truck
4 Pett Level RdMarvelous food wagon/cafe, highly recommend a walk on Pett Level Beach with the tide out (but in will do) and then here. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, all amazing!
Stuff To Do
Hastings Adventure Golf
Pelham PlaceClassic seaside holiday entertainment for all!
Blue Reef Aquarium
Rock-a-Nore RoadGo Ape Bedgebury
Bedgebury LaneBeats the stairs! Hastings Country Park at the top which is ruggedly beautiful and you can walk for miles with stupendous views.
34 locals recommend
East Hill Lift Upper Station
Beats the stairs! Hastings Country Park at the top which is ruggedly beautiful and you can walk for miles with stupendous views.
West Hill Lift Funicular Railway
43 George StHastings Miniature Railway
Rock-a-Nore RoadSedlescombe Golf Club
Kent StreetThe largest indoor BMX park in Europe. They hire a range of bikes by the hour so you can give it a go. Also scooter sessions!
24 locals recommend
Source BMX
White RockThe largest indoor BMX park in Europe. They hire a range of bikes by the hour so you can give it a go. Also scooter sessions!
Kino-Teatr
43-49 Norman RdHastings Pier Shop
1-10 White RockSlap N Dash
Hastings RoadPaint your own ceramics, a great activity for kids and grown-ups alike!
Camber Sands
walks, bike hire, or take your own, picnic and play areas, cafe and Go Ape
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury Roadwalks, bike hire, or take your own, picnic and play areas, cafe and Go Ape
Drusillas Park
Alfriston RoadHastings Old Town
Vineyards (some very good sparkling wines locally)
Carr Taylor Wines Ltd
Wheel LaneVERY local!
Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard
Hawkhurst RoadCharles Palmer Vineyards
Wickham Rock LaneHighly recommend these wines - REALLY good!
Oxney Organic Estate
Hobbs LaneGood Walks
Hastings Country Park
148 Martineau LnRye Harbour Nature Reserve
Harbour RoadRye Harbour Nature Reserve (Winchelsea)
Brede High Wood
Just lovely!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Taxis
Hastings mini cabs/taxis
New Car Miles 01424 441234
Twenty-Four-Seven 01424 247247