Arts and culture
Hastings is an area laden with history. You can explore the 1066 Battle of Hastings site or Hastings Castle - the first to be built in England by William the Conqueror and there is also Hastings Museum and Art Gallery.
Film fans can visit the Electric Palace Cinema, which brings independent cinema to Hastings with a wide choice of film and film events, or there is the Odeon that shows more mainstream cinema.
There is a choice of three theatres, including the White Rock Theatre, presenting a wide range of productions, from the traditional to the innovative.
For music lovers there is a wide range of venues and events including live music venues and many pubs with live bands. A free beach concert featuring local bands every year and the Annual Hastings Beer and Music Festival in May attracts well-known groups.