Hastings

Forever cemented in the minds of British schoolchildren, Hastings is still best known as the location of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, the notorious clash between the Norman French and English armies, which resulted in the fall of King Harold II. 
One of the medieval Cinque Ports of the English Channel, the historic center of Hastings maintains much of its original character, with its cobblestone alleyways, grand old buildings and crumbling castle - the remains of William the Conqueror's first English fortress. Many visitors come to walk the infamous battlefield, located at Battle Abbey, but additional highlights include riding Britain's steepest funicular; discovering the city’s rich maritime heritage at the Shipwreck Museum and the Hastings museum; getting up close to sea creatures at the Blue Reef Aquarium; or learning the secrets of England’s smugglers at the St Clements Caves.

Practical Info

Hastings is located in East Sussex, on the South East Coast of England, around 105 km from London.