Heathrow Airport 1 hr 46
Battle Abbey (16 min)
Medieval ruins and battlefield site with an interactive exhibition, a film about 1066 and a cafe. Hastings Beach (11 min)
Quaint pebble beach with swimming, restrooms & a nearby promenade for shopping & food. Hastings Castle (12 min)
Norman fortress ruins with dungeons, a cloistered chapel and an audio-visual show inside a tent. De La Warr Pavilion (11 min)
Iconic Modernist building from 1935, offering contemporary art exhibitions, eatery, bar and shop. Alexandra Park, Hastings (11 min)
This 44-acre formal park features gardens, wooded areas, a fishing pond, wildlife & more. Hastings Museum & Art Gallery (10 min)
Venerable museum dedicated to local history & natural sciences, plus global artwork & culture. Hastings Country Park (20 min)
Large, 853-acre coastal reserve with nature trails, wildlife, picnic areas & sandstone cliffs. Bodiam Castle (25 min)
14th-century castle with a moat, soaring towers, events and exhibitions, plus a cafe. Smugglers Adventure (15 min)
Series of underground tunnels tracing the steps of smugglers, with sound effects and costumed staff. Great Dixter House & Gardens (30 min)
Tours of 15th-century manor house and the late Christopher Lloyd's exemplary gardens surrounding it. East Hill Lift Upper Station (14 min)
Early 20th-century funicular railway, the steepest in the U.K., offering park access & beach views. The True CRIME Museum (10 min)
Displays of forensic evidence depicting violent events related to serial killers, gangsters & more. Hastings Pier (9 min)
Renovated dock with an observatory platform, restaurants & shops, plus open-air events. Hastings Fishermen's Museum (14 min)
Photos and memorabilia relating to the local fishing industry, plus a 14-foot model of a 1514 ship. Herstmonceux Castle (27 min)
Restored medieval castle, now a study centre, with a park and gardens that are open to the public. | 
