Boasting a natty funicular railway, a knackered castle, a bustling fishing fleet, shedloads of boozers and some stunning historic architecture, Hastings is well worth a look around.
Here’s a set of 60 photos taken during my recent visit:
Fishing boat on a roundabout near the railway station.
Grey, damp, late November skies.
Old newspaper office.
Looking out to sea in a gale, 2am.
The storm blew itself out overnight and left me with a cracking day to go exploring around the town.
Ghost sign.
Hastings Castle.
There’s not a lot left of Hastings Castle. I liked the pirate flag though.
Looking for customers.
No ice creams today.
Walking around the Old Town.
A very narrow terrace.
View from near the castle.
Hastings Pier in the distance.
I loved this: “Happiest Was She-By The Sea.”
Georgian architecture.
All Saints Street hosts some of the oldest surviving houses in Hastings, dating from 1450.
Mossy roof.
Fresh fish stall.
Back in 2003, I took two trips on the funicular railways of Hastings: the East Hill (above) and West Hill Cliff Railways.
Down by the beach.
Hastings Miniature Railway runs on a tiny 10 1⁄4 in (260 mm) gauge track. First opened in 1948, it runs along Hastings Old Town seafront between Rock-a-nore and Marine Parade.
Railway turntable
Pebbles scattered over the walkway after the previous night’s storm.
Fishing boats on the beach.
More photos:
The windswept vista of Hastings Pier, Autumn 2019
Hastings Pier, 2005 – Archive pier photos taken before the fire.
Hastings Pier – A splendid Victorian pier fighting for its life [2012]
Hastings fishing port in photos.
More Hastings photo features.
Join in with the chat about Hastings
Hastings Pier on the urban75 forums
Hastings! Where to eat, drink and be merry
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Related posts:
Two trips on the funicular railways of Hastings: the East Hill and West Hill Cliff Railways
In photos: the windswept vista of Hastings Pier, Autumn 2019
The ancient tradition of fishing boats on the Strade, Hastings
Remembering Hastings Pier – photos from 2005 reveal what’s been lost
Hastings Pier continues to rust into the sea
Crowning the Queen of May, Hastings Castle
Margate in winter: Dreamland, architecture, pub and beach views
Hastings Pier to be restored after £11m lottery grant
