Best Hastings Attractions (castle, caves, funfair, pier etc)

Best Hastings Attractions

Info	Funicular Railway	Funicular Railway	Castle

Hastings has something for everybody. Whether it is the the Victorian pier & the beaches, the medieval castle and nearby caves, art galleries & museums or the funfair and parks, Hastings has it all.	East Hill Cliff Railway (1902) The lift opened in 1902 and is the country’s steepest funicular railway. It links the Old Town with Hastings Country Park. More info	West Hill Cliff Railway (1891) The West Hill funicular railway connects the Old Town with Hastings Castle on West Hill. It is the only funicular railway to tunnel though a cliff-face. Grade II listed. It has the original Victorian carriage. Closed at present for maintenance More info	Hastings Castle (1066) Hastings Castle was built by Normans before the Battle of Hastings. After landing with his army on English soil in 1066, William the Conqueror immediately ordered 3 prefabricated wooden motte and bailey castles to be built to fortify the South coast including Hastings. It was later rebuilt in stone. The cliff collapsed in February 1287 and the wall and the keep fell into the English Channel. The castle was excavated in the 1820s and it became a Victorian tourist attraction. In 1951 it was acquired by the Hastings Corporation. More info

Country Park	Park	Crazy Golf (1975)	More Hastings Guides

Hastings Country Park (1974) Hastings Country Park is 850 acres of nature reserve made up of woodland, grassland and heathland. It’s a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). hastingscountrypark.org.uk/map	Alexandra Park (1882) Alexandra Park is renowned for its meticulously maintained gardens and scenic landscapes. It is 109 acres in size and 2.5 miles in length with a waterway, ponds, flower beds, extensive lawns and a nationally significant collection of tree.. The park's design incorporates a mix of formal and informal garden styles. Tennis courts. Cafes. More info	Hastings Adventure Golf is the UK centre for miniature golf with three courses are Crazy Golf, Adventure Golf and Pirate Golf. Crazy Golf is ideal for families and suitable for children of any age, even as young as 3 years. Crazy Golf takes about 45 minutes to play. Pirate Golf has two battling pirate ships with explosions, huge splashes of water and a giant skull that talks to you and eats your ball! Again, a good family course and tremendous fun. Allow 45 minutes to play Pirate Golf. Adventure Golf has landscaped gardens, rocks, fountains, waterfalls and even a cave. hastingsadventuregolf.com	Hastings Guide New in Hastings Hastings Attractions Hastings B&Bs Hastings Cafes Hastings Festivals Hastings Food Shops Hastings History Hastings Live Music Hastings Property Hastings Pubs Hastings Restaurants Hastings Shops George Street Guide High Street Guide Queens Arcade Queens Road Guide Robertson Street Guide

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