| cooked breakfast is available (surcharge). it's a 9-minute walk from both hastings train station and hastings castle. the straightforward modern rooms (many with sea views and some with balconies) feature en suite bathrooms, as well as free wifi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this relaxed hotel in a converted victorian house is a minute's walk from the seafront. other amenities include a traditional on-site bar and a lounge
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 47
Smugglers Adventure (15 min)
Series of underground tunnels tracing the steps of smugglers, with sound effects and costumed staff. Hastings Fishermen's Museum (13 min)
Photos and memorabilia relating to the local fishing industry, plus a 14-foot model of a 1514 ship. Bodiam Castle (26 min)
14th-century castle with a moat, soaring towers, events and exhibitions, plus a cafe. Hastings Beach (4 min)
Quaint pebble beach with swimming, restrooms & a nearby promenade for shopping & food. Great Dixter House & Gardens (29 min)
Tours of 15th-century manor house and the late Christopher Lloyd's exemplary gardens surrounding it. Camber Sands (36 min)
2 mi. of shoreline with picturesque sand dunes, plus lifeguards, parking & water sports. The True CRIME Museum (3 min)
Displays of forensic evidence depicting violent events related to serial killers, gangsters & more. East Hill Lift Upper Station (12 min)
Early 20th-century funicular railway, the steepest in the U.K., offering park access & beach views. Hastings Pier (5 min)
Renovated dock with an observatory platform, restaurants & shops, plus open-air events. Battle Abbey (17 min)
Medieval ruins and battlefield site with an interactive exhibition, a film about 1066 and a cafe. Hastings Castle (7 min)
Norman fortress ruins with dungeons, a cloistered chapel and an audio-visual show inside a tent. Hastings Country Park (11 min)
Large, 853-acre coastal reserve with nature trails, wildlife, picnic areas & sandstone cliffs. De La Warr Pavilion (16 min)
Iconic Modernist building from 1935, offering contemporary art exhibitions, eatery, bar and shop. Hastings Museum & Art Gallery (5 min)
Venerable museum dedicated to local history & natural sciences, plus global artwork & culture. Alexandra Park, Hastings (10 min)
This 44-acre formal park features gardens, wooded areas, a fishing pond, wildlife & more. | 
