Hastings Old Town is an area in Hastings, England, roughly corresponding to the extent of the town prior to the nineteenth century. It lies mainly within the easternmost valley of the current town. The shingle beach known as The Stade (the old Saxon term meaning "landing place") is home to the biggest beach-launched fishing fleet in Britain.

Mar 5, 2025 · Hastings Old Town in East Sussex is my favourite local seaside town. Slightly bohemian, and incredibly artsy, the old town comes with oodles of quirk. A muddle of houses, ancient churches, shops and a multitude of pubs sit tucked between two cliffs a fifteen-minute walk east of Hastings main town.

Hastings (/ ˈheɪstɪŋz / HAY-stingz) is a seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England, 24 mi (39 km) east of Lewes and 53 mi (85 km) south east of London. The town gives its name to the Battle of Hastings, which took place 8 …

With its ancient churches and buildings, unique fishing quarter, narrow streets (or 'twittens') and a profusion of atmospheric pubs, eating places, tea rooms, museums and antique shops, there's something truly untouched and timeless about the Old Town.

Explore Hastings Old Town and discover hidden twittens, quirky shops, shipwrecks, a cheese house, pirates and smugglers & even an octopus

Detailed history of Hastings Old Town. Includes All Siants Street, East Hill Lift, Rotunda Fish Market, The Stade, Fishing Boats and Lifeboats etc.

Head there from smugglers adventure by walking down the hill and steps between all the beautiful old houses to soak up the charm of the place. Rock a Nore is at the far east end of old town and has lots of wonderful places to eat, and museums to explore - …

Sep 21, 2020 · Hastings Old Town. When I emerge from the lanes, I fall in love with the larger streets in the old town in Hastings. I can’t get enough of the half-timbered houses and Tudor facades on All Saints Street. The history here is amazing, and the …

The Tourist and House Buyers guide to Hastings Old Town in East Sussex(The ancient Cinque Port). See what Hastings Old Town has to offer including local history, photos, accommodation and loads more..

Dec 5, 2024 · The historic town of Hastings will be forever associated with the pivotal battle of 1066 that took place nearby between Harold II and William the Conqueror, ushering in the era of Norman rule and changing the course of British history. But the story of Hastings’ ‘Old Town’, as it is known locally, goes back much further.