Arts & Culture

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

The Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is justifiably proud of a global collection that inspires visitors and connects communities. Its work can be divided into five areas: collections development, exhibitions, events, learning and projects. In 2022 the Museum was a...

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Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green

Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green

The annual 2022 Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green takes place in the historic seaside town of Hastings this coming weekend. There are events from Friday, April 29 through to Monday, May 2 which are expected to attract thousands of people from all over the UK and...

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Hastings Cautiously Ready For Visitors

Hastings Cautiously Ready For Visitors

Hastings Borough Council is cautiously welcoming visitors to the town once again from 4 July 2020, providing they respect the town, and follow government guidance and social distancing. Kevin Boorman, manager of 1066 Country Marketing, the local private/public sector...

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The 2020 Hastings International Piano Festival

The 2020 Hastings International Piano Festival

This internationally renowned competition for young concert pianists gets underway in late February 2020. The festival is a ‘multi-genre celebration of the piano involving pop, classical, jazz and contemporary musicians with a programme of headline performances.

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Bexhill Festival of the Sea

Bexhill Festival of the Sea

Delicous locally sourced food with seafood cooking demonstrations. Lots of live music and entertainment including a ticketed concert by Fairport Convention’s Chris Leslie on the Saturday evening. A Guinness World Record attempt - the largest gathering of mermaids....

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Antiques Roadshow at Battle Abbey

Antiques Roadshow at Battle Abbey

Fiona Bruce and the Antiques Roadshow team will be filming at Battle Abbey, Battle near Hastings on Tuesday 9 July. The team consists of leading authorities on arts and antiques and offer free valuations of your family heirlooms and car boot sale treasures. Entry is...

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Sussex Street Food Festival. Hastings Old Town

Sussex Street Food Festival. Hastings Old Town

The Sussex Street Food Festival will take place on The Stade in Hastings, East Sussex with a mouth watering array of delicious food and refreshing drinks this Bank Holiday weekend. The festival will open to visitors from 12 noon until 10pm on Saturday, Sunday and Bank...

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Jack in the Green May Day Festival. Hastings

Jack in the Green May Day Festival. Hastings

The annual Jack in the Green Festival in Hastings starts this Friday. The festival lasts all weekend and attracts thousands of visitors to the seaside resort. The event includes the best local music, historic cultural events, and is filled with opportunities for a...

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Battle Abbey Easter Adventure. Battle

Battle Abbey Easter Adventure. Battle

Join the hunt for dragon eggs on a legendary quest this Easter holiday. Crack the clues as you and your family follow the trail around the Battle Abbey Grounds. Intrepid adventurers who track down the dragon egg will get a certificate and a sticker to prove it, and...

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Grand Art Sale. St Leonards on Sea

Grand Art Sale. St Leonards on Sea

This exciting new show gives you the opportunity to buy artwork by Hastings Arts Forum members at a affordable prices. Exhibiting artists include: Peter Clarke, Marybeth Haas, Robin Holtom, Heinz Kalkbremer, Alex Leadbeater, Jess Levine, Sharon Moore, John Plummer,...

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