Heathrow Airport 1 hr 49
Smugglers Adventure (8 min)
Series of underground tunnels tracing the steps of smugglers, with sound effects and costumed staff. Bodiam Castle (28 min)
14th-century castle with a moat, soaring towers, events and exhibitions, plus a cafe. Camber Sands (34 min)
2 mi. of shoreline with picturesque sand dunes, plus lifeguards, parking & water sports. Hastings Contemporary (14 min)
Opened in 2012, this museum displays contemporary British art in a modest, modern space. Hastings Museum & Art Gallery (11 min)
Venerable museum dedicated to local history & natural sciences, plus global artwork & culture. Hastings Castle (8 min)
Norman fortress ruins with dungeons, a cloistered chapel and an audio-visual show inside a tent. Battle Abbey (21 min)
Medieval ruins and battlefield site with an interactive exhibition, a film about 1066 and a cafe. Hastings Beach (7 min)
Quaint pebble beach with swimming, restrooms & a nearby promenade for shopping & food. Hastings Fishermen's Museum (15 min)
Photos and memorabilia relating to the local fishing industry, plus a 14-foot model of a 1514 ship. East Hill Lift Upper Station (11 min)
Early 20th-century funicular railway, the steepest in the U.K., offering park access & beach views. The True CRIME Museum (8 min)
Displays of forensic evidence depicting violent events related to serial killers, gangsters & more. Alexandra Park, Hastings (9 min)
This 44-acre formal park features gardens, wooded areas, a fishing pond, wildlife & more. Hastings Country Park (9 min)
Large, 853-acre coastal reserve with nature trails, wildlife, picnic areas & sandstone cliffs. Great Dixter House & Gardens (29 min)
Tours of 15th-century manor house and the late Christopher Lloyd's exemplary gardens surrounding it. Hastings Pier (9 min)
Renovated dock with an observatory platform, restaurants & shops, plus open-air events. | 
