About Hastings
Throughout the world Hastings is known for its role in the historic story of the Norman invasion - the Battle of Hastings 1066. If you wish to reside in a historic town with distinct identity and benefit from a south facing coastal environment, then explore what Hastings and St Leonards have to offer, now with the added benefit of Registration status.
History
1066 Story in Hastings Castle, Member of the Cinque Ports, The Shipwreck Heritage Centre, The Fisherman's Museum, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery. William the Conqueror, Grey Owl - Robert Tressell & John Logie Baird.
Beauty
Stunning Hastings Country Park, The Victorian Splendour of Alexandra Park, Picturesque Hastings Old Town Quarter, Fishing Harbour and working boats, Elegant Burtons St Leonards, Numerous parks, gardens and woodland walks. Every architectural style represented Seventeen Conservation Areas.
Attractions & Facilities
White Rock Theatre, Stables Theatre, St Mary in the Castle Arts Centre, Numerous Sporting Venues Underwater World, St Clements Caves, East & West Hill Cliff Railways, Hastings Pier, Stade Fun Park, Clambers Play Centre, Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, University College Hastings, Conquest District General Hospital
Location
London 64 miles, Dover 44 miles, Gatwick 46 miles, Newhaven 29 miles, Brighton 40 miles, Ashford 28 miles -
New faster trains to the Capital and Ashford International Stations.
For full colour Town Guide Tel: 01424 781111 or Visit the website www.hastings.gov.uk
Pictures Chris Parker.
