Hastings

Hastings is a historic seaside town in East Sussex, England, sitting on the English Channel roughly 60 miles south‑east of London. Its shingle beach, compact Old Town tucked beneath the castle ruins on the cliffs and the long‑running beach‑launched fishing fleet give the place a distinctive coastal character, and the town’s name is forever linked to the 1066 campaign with the decisive battle fought nearby at Battle.

Culturally it has an independent, arty vibe - galleries such as Hastings Contemporary, a busy programme of local events including the revived Jack in the Green May Day celebrations, and a lively Old Town of pubs, cafes and antique shops. Economically the town relies on tourism and fishing while creative and service industries grow, and socially it’s a mix of long‑standing fishing families, retirees and newcomers with ongoing regeneration projects shaping its future.