Hastings & St Leonards
The joined towns of Hastings and St Leonards offer far more than your average resort due to the amazing amount of local history in the area and unique way the myth and modern life come together in spectacular fashion. Fronted by three miles of unbroken beach, the unique architecture and charms of a traditional seaside town are easy to spot.
A wealth of history
The Hastings area is has one of the strongest historical backgrounds of any town in Britain and historical foundations go back as far as the Norman invasion in 1066. The landscape is decorated with stunning evidence of that great conquest. Hastings castle is an impressive reminder of the past which looks over the town from the West Hill. This was the first castle that William the Conqueror built in England.
Fishing fleet
Hastings Old Town is home to Europe's largest beach-launched fishing fleet which can still be seen in all its glory. The style of fishing in Hastings has stayed unchanged for more than 1,000 years and the fishing fleet provides an opportunity to taste some of the freshest fish in Britain. Take a stroll amongst the net huts of the Stade.
Museums
Many British towns seem to rest on laurels such as rich heritage, but here things are different. Both the Hastings Museum and the Old Town Hall Museum give an insight of the past, but this is just a small part of what Hastings has to offer you. Visitors are easily drawn into the town's social life, where you will soon become part of a colourful local culture which is blessed with quality live music, a large selection of restaurants, bars and pubs which cover all tastes, and plenty of entertainment at the thre town's three main theatres.
A wealth of visitors
In summertime Hastings becomes very cosmopolitan with students from all over the world staying in the town to study at the many language schools, join in with the unique way of life and enjoy the many festivals that make this town famous for much more than it's amazing history.
Places to visit
There are a number of local attractions that attract locals as well as tourists. The Blue Reaf Aquarium gives you the chance to get close to pretty sea creatures uch as sharks and starfish. Clambers Play Centre and the Stade Family Fun Park are available for children to have some fun and the unique Cliff Railways provide a unique way to travel up the cliffs. The Hastings Country Park provides a fantastic place for country walks and a great picnic spot for those in the know. For those who like the outdoors there is also plenty of public spaces, parks and gardens, such as Alexandra Park, West Marina Gardens, Gensing Gardens, St Helens Woods and many more. St Leonards, West Marina and Alexandra Park.
Shopping
Hastings and St Leonards provides a great variety for shoppers, whether you are looking for the more familiar comforts of a modern shopping centre offered by Priory Meadow in the Town Centre or would prefer the antiques, curios and art galleries to be found in the twittens of the Old Town or shopping streets of St Leonards which provide the choice and diversity of the traditional family businesses.
A unique comunity
Like all places, it is the people who make Hastings and St Leonards what it is. From the locals who live and work in the community to the visitors and students who come from all over the world, Stay in Hastings and you will become an important part of that unique community.
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