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in the county of East Sussex

Hastings Castle downward view taken June 2004

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About Hastings

Hastings is an old fishing town along the southern coast of England. It offers all the traditional amusements of the seaside but retains much of the character of its colourful past.

Rich in history, Hastings is famous world wide for its famous battle in 1066 between the invading Normans and the defending Saxons, a battle which changed the course of British history - The Battle of Hastings. The actual battle itself took place 6 miles inland from the town of Hastings, at a smaller town aptly named 'Battle'. William the Conquerer stepped ashore at Norman's Bay, a beach to the west of Hastings, and the massive Conquerer's Stone, now near the pier, is supposed to be the dining table of where he ate his first meal in England.

There is also a ruined Norman castle on a hill at Hastings which was built a year after the famous Norman invasion. The main remains are parts of the North and East walls, a gatehouse, a tower and an arch, and the dungeons.

Old parts of the town of Hasting's have twisting narrow streets and timbered houses and it's along this part of Hastings you will find the Fishermen's Museum, which holds the last of the town's sailing luggers. You will find two fine churches in Hasting's - St Clement's, which dates from the late 14th century, and the Church of All Saints, which dates from the 15th century. Near the castle are St Clements Caves which is the most extensive cave system in south-east England, and once used by smugglers as secret routes and store chambers. You can go on a tour of these caves whcih gives you a great insight into life in those times. All in all Hastings offers the visitor a great holiday. With Caves, Castles, Amusements, a grand victorian pier, amazing history, and Country Parks with nature trails and clifftop walks, Hastings has become a major tourist resort.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Hastings

	The White Rock Hotel Seafront, 1-10 White Rock, Hastings, East Sussex, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) This non-smoking hotel with parking (limited) rests in a prime position on Hastings seafront, next door to the theatre and opposite the pier (sadly closed at the moment). Newly refurbished bedrooms of... More info and book online.. Price from £79.00
	Chatsworth Hotel Seafront, Hastings, East Sussex, East Sussex, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) The Chatsworth Hotel is one of the landmarks of Hastings, situated in a superb position on the sea front. All of the Chatsworth's 52 bedrooms are tastefully decorated and equipped to the highest stand... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00
	Le Chateau Japonais 2 Linton Road, Hastings, East Sussex, England (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) Outside heated spa made of natural river rocks (Rotenburo). Very deep Japanese style Jacuzzi bathtub in each room. JSTV (Japanese Satellite Television) and Sky movie channels in each room. A Few minut... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00
	Best Western Royal Victoria Hotel Marina, St Leonards-On-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, England (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) Situated in a prime position on the sea front in St. Leonards-on-Sea. The hotel offers traditional hospitality along with a friendly atmosphere. Purpose built as a hotel in 1828, and numbering the... More info and book online.. Price from £85.00
	Highland Inn Boscobel Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex, England (1.1 miles, 1.7 km) The Highlands Inn lies in Boscobel Road, on the Western fringe of Burton's St. Leonards. Within easy reach of the seafront, and the various entertainments of the famous resorts of Hastings and St. Leo... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00

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Nearby travel help

Hastings Station	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
St Leonards Warrior Square Station	(0.5 miles, 0.7 km)
Lydd Airport	(17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction NE)
M20 Junction 10	(24.5 miles, 39.5 km, direction NE)
M20 Junction 9	(24.8 miles, 39.9 km, direction NE)
London Gatwick Airport	(38.8 miles, 62.4 km, direction NW)
Hastings to London	(54.6 miles, 87.8 km, direction NW)