๐ŸŒณ Parks

๐ŸŒณ Parks OUTDOOR

Alexandra Park

๐Ÿ“ Lower Park Road / St Helens Road, Hastings, TN34 2EL

Hastings largest park at 109 acres with a playground, miniature railway, cafรฉ, and woodland walks. The lower park has formal gardens while upper areas offer tennis courts and nature trails.

Amenities: outdoor, playground, cafe, toilets, parking, accessible, miniature railway, nature walks

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Bewl Water

๐Ÿ“ Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JH

Bewl Water is a large reservoir offering various activities like an adventure playground, water sports, and walking trails. Its indoor soft play area is for children aged 0โ€“8, with features like slides, tunnels, and a separate baby area.

Amenities: parking, cafe, toilets, accessible

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๐Ÿ“š Libraries

๐Ÿ“š Libraries INDOOR FREE

Hastings Library

๐Ÿ“ Brassey Institute 13 Claremont Hastings East Sussex TN34 1HE

Public library with books, audiobooks, eLibrary resources and regular children's activities. Free membership gives access to borrowing and events, open Mon-Sat with varied hours.

Amenities: toilets, accessible

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๐Ÿ“š Libraries INDOOR FREE

Ore Library

๐Ÿ“ Ore Community Library, Old London Road, Hastings TN35 5BP

Ore Library is a community-run library in Ore, East Sussex, offering a friendly space for reading, borrowing books, and local events.

Amenities: toilets, accessible

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Museums

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Museums INDOOR

Bateman's

๐Ÿ“ Bateman's Lane, Burwash, East Sussex, TN19 7DS

The former family home of Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book and Just So Stories. A 17th-century Jacobean house in the Sussex countryside, now a National Trust property with historic rooms and literary displays.

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Museums INDOOR FREE

De La Warr Pavilion

๐Ÿ“ Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DP

Contemporary art galleries with free entry, performance spaces, cinema and cafรฉ. Hosts exhibitions, live music, theatre and film screenings throughout the year, sea views from terrace.

Amenities: toilets, cafe, accessible

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Hastings Castle & 1066 Story

๐Ÿ“ Castle Hill Road, West Hill, Hastings, TN34 3HY

Castle ruins with views over Hastings and 20-minute audio-visual show about the Norman Conquest. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066, open seasonally Easter to October.

Amenities: outdoor, historic site, scenic views

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Hastings Contemporary

๐Ÿ“ Rock-a-Nore Road Hastings TN34 3DW

Contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions, includes restaurant and cafรฉ with sea views. Under 18s go free, open Wed-Sun 11am-5pm.

Amenities: toilets, cafe, accessible

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Museums INDOOR FREE

Hastings Fishermen's Museum

๐Ÿ“ Rock-a-Nore Road, The Stade, Hastings, TN34 3DW

Small independent museum dedicated to the fishing industry and maritime history of Hastings, housed in the former Fishermen's Church of St Nicholas built in 1854. Admission free, donations welcome.

Amenities: indoor, historic, educational, gift shop

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Museums INDOOR FREE

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery

๐Ÿ“ Johns Place, Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 3AT

Local museum with global collection, child-friendly spaces and free entry. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4:30pm, closed Mondays.

Amenities: indoor, parking, toilets

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Mechanical Making Space

๐Ÿ“ Rock House, The Alley, Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HA

Hands-on mechanical art studio and automata space where visitors can explore kinetic artworks and tinker with mechanisms.

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Museums INDOOR FREE

Rye Harbour Discovery Centre

๐Ÿ“ Rye Harbour Road, Rye Harbour, Rye, East Sussex

Visitor and wildlife centre run by Sussex Wildlife Trust with exhibitions, nature information and views across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. The centre also runs family-friendly events and activities throughout the year.

Amenities: indoor, exhibitions

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The Observatory Science Centre

๐Ÿ“ Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

Hands-on science centre with interactive exhibits in historic telescope domes at the former Royal Greenwich Observatory. Weekend opening 10am-4pm, check website for weekday times.

Amenities: indoor, outdoor, cafe, toilets, parking, accessible

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โ˜• Cafe & Restaurant

โ˜• Cafe & Restaurant INDOOR

Baby Latte

๐Ÿ“ 3 Market Square, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0XB

Baby Latte is a family-friendly cafรฉ with a dedicated play space so parents can relax while little ones explore. It offers plenty of highchairs, buggy space, changing facilities and a menu suitable for both adults and toddlers.

Amenities: indoor, cafe, baby changing facilities, highchairs, buggy parking, toilets

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ESK Cafรฉ Hastings

๐Ÿ“ ESK Discount Warehouse, Courtlands Road, Hastings, TN38 8EJ

Cafรฉ inside ESK Warehouse Hastings with a free childrenโ€™s play area, serving drinks and light meals โ€” a relaxed spot for parents while shopping.

Amenities: parking, free play area

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Hanushka Coffee House โ€“ George Street

๐Ÿ“ 28 George Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3EA

Cosy Old Town coffee house filled with books, serving coffee, cakes and light food, with a small selection of toys for children.

Amenities: toys

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Hanushka Coffee House โ€“ Robertson Street

๐Ÿ“ 28โ€“29 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HT

Independent book-lined coffee house on Robertson Street serving coffee, cakes and light bites, with a small selection of toys for children.

Amenities: toys

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Heist Market

๐Ÿ“ 22โ€“26 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6NH

Indoor family-friendly street food market in St Leonards-on-Sea with multiple independent food and drink vendors.

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๐ŸŽช Play Cafe INDOOR

Little Battle Cafรฉ

๐Ÿ“ 58 Battle High Street, Battle, East Sussex

Soft-play cafรฉ with role-play areas for young children, offering coffee, snacks and regular special events.

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My Tiny Town

๐Ÿ“ 31 Kings Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6DU

Indoor role-play cafรฉ with mini shops and themed play areas. Daily play sessions, creative activities and birthday party bookings available.

Amenities: indoor, cafe, baby changing facilities, toilets, accessible

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Pump House (Alexandra Park)

๐Ÿ“ Alexandra Park, St Helens Road, Hastings, TN34 2EL

Family-friendly cafรฉ and deli in Alexandra Park serving coffee, cakes and light bites. Accessible and open year-round.

Amenities: family friendly, accessible, toilets

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โ˜• Cafe & Restaurant INDOOR FREE

The Bale House Visitor Centre

๐Ÿ“ Lower Coastguard Lane, Fairlight, Hastings, TN35 4AD

Sustainably built visitor centre and cafรฉ at Hastings Country Park with park information, wildlife displays and indoor/outdoor seating. Open 9am-4pm daily, free entry.

Amenities: indoor, cafe, baby changing facilities, toilets, parking, accessible

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The Crown

๐Ÿ“ 64-66 All Saints St, Hastings, TN34 3BN

Independent pub in Hastings Old Town serving modern British food, local beers and wines, and hosting regular family-friendly events.

Amenities: toilets, wifi, dog friendly, accessible, family friendly

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๐ŸŠ Sports

๐ŸŽช Soft Play INDOOR

Bexhill Leisure Centre

๐Ÿ“ Down Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4HS

Leisure centre with gym, fitness classes, soft play area, sports hall, swimming and cafรฉ. Birthday party packages available. Ring ahead before coming to use soft play.

Amenities: indoor, cafe, baby changing facilities, toilets, parking, accessible

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Summerfields Leisure Centre

๐Ÿ“ Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 1ET

Leisure centre with swimming pools, gym, fitness classes, sports halls and cafรฉ. Regular birthday party packages available, entry prices vary by activity.

Amenities: indoor, swimming pool, sports hall, cafe, toilets, parking, accessible

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๐ŸŠ Sports INDOOR

Y Centre Hastings

๐Ÿ“ Y Centre, St Pauls Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RS

Community venue with a sports hall hosting classes and youth activities.

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๐ŸŽญ Attractions

๐ŸŽญ Attractions INDOOR

Flamingo Amusements

๐Ÿ“ E Beach Street, The Stade, Hastings, TN34 3AR

Features classic seaside arcade games including popular Penny Falls to win tickets and prizes, crane grabbers to win soft toys, and a wide range of games perfect for a raindy day. Open every day all year round (except Christmas Day) until late. Level access throughout the venue. Free cash machines on site. Adjacent to public conveniences.

Amenities: indoor, accessible, family friendly, cash machine

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Hastings Adventure Golf

๐Ÿ“ Hastings Seafront, Rock-a-Nore, Hastings, TN34 3AJ

18-hole pirate-themed adventure golf course open 364 days a year. Suitable for ages 3+, tickets ยฃ9.25.

Amenities: outdoor, cafe, toilets, parking, accessible

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Hastings Aquarium

๐Ÿ“ Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, TN34 3DW

Aquarium with sharks, rays and tropical fish, interactive displays and feeding demonstrations throughout the day. Under 18s entry ยฃ15.65.

Amenities: indoor, toilets, cafe, educational

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Hastings Miniature Railway

๐Ÿ“ Rock-a-Nore Road, The Stade, Hastings, TN34 3DW

Miniature railway operating since 1948 running along the seafront from Rock-a-Nore to Marine Parade. Features steam and diesel locomotives, ยฃ3 per ride, open daily in school holidays and weekends May-Oct.

Amenities: outdoor, historic, scenic views, accessible

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Smugglers Adventure

๐Ÿ“ St Clements Caves, West Hill, Hastings, TN34 3HY

Journey through St Clements Caves exploring smuggling history. Entry ยฃ11.50, suitable for ages 4+.

Amenities: indoor, toilets, historical, educational, gift shop

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West Hill Cliff Railway

๐Ÿ“ 43 George Street, Hastings, TN34 3EA

Historic funicular railway from 1891 with original Victorian wooden carriages. Open Saturdays and Sundays 11am-4pm, ยฃ5.50 per ride, card payment only.

Amenities: indoor, outdoor, historic, scenic views, transport

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๐ŸŽช Play Areas

๐ŸŽช Soft Play INDOOR

Clambers Soft Play

๐Ÿ“ Clambers, White Rock Gardens, Hastings TN34 1LD

Indoor play centre close to Hastings Pier with free parking for customers.

Amenities: toilets, cafe, parking

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Let's Go Play

๐Ÿ“ 2 Haywood Way, Hastings, TN35 4PL

Kids soft play centre in Hastings featuring multi-level play zones with circus-inspired fairground, beach area for tots and babies, and castle adventure zone.

Amenities: indoor, cafe, toilets, parking, party venue

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Sensory Soft Play

๐Ÿ“ Langham Road, Hastings, East Sussex

Sussex-based SEND charity in Hastings offering respite sessions, holiday clubs and multi-sensory activities for children and young people with SEND and their parent carers. The venue includes a bookable sensory room and soft play area in a quiet residential setting.

Amenities: indoor, sensory room, soft play area

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Electric Palace Cinema

๐Ÿ“ 39a High Street, Hastings, TN34 3ER

Independent community cinema in Hastings Old Town showing a mix of alternative films, family-friendly screenings and special events. The venue offers refreshments, a hearing loop and regular autism-friendly relaxed screenings, but has no step-free access.

Amenities: indoor, refreshments served, hearing loop

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Glow Baby Play Centre

๐Ÿ“ Chestnut Meadow, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 5JG

Play cafรฉ and childrenโ€™s play centre at Chestnut Meadow in Bexhill-on-Sea, offering play sessions for babies and young children.

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Great Dixter House & Gardens โ€“ Families

๐Ÿ“ Great Dixter House & Gardens, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PH

Family-friendly historic garden offering Garden Explorers sessions for toddlers and carers, with seasonal outdoor activities such as seed planting, cooking, woodland walks, minibeast hunts and fires in the woods. Sessions run in all weathers, are based at Dixter Farm, and require advance booking.

Amenities: outdoor activities, woodland area, education centre

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Stade Hall

๐Ÿ“ The Stade, Stade Hall, Hastings, TN34 3FJ

Community arts and events venue hosting workshops, classes and family activities throughout the year.

Amenities: toilets, accessible, seating

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W.AVE Arts Bexhill

๐Ÿ“ 161 Bexhill Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 8AL

Independent non-profit arts and community organisation hosting creative events and workshops.

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