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Free things to do in Hastings

5 genuinely free places in and around Hastings, East Sussex — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.

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Hastings Old Town & Net Shops

Tall black net shops, narrow lanes and the Stade fishing beach — wander the cobbles for free.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Hastings Old Town & Net Shops

Hastings, East Sussex

Tall black net shops, narrow lanes and the Stade fishing beach — wander the cobbles for free.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Fresh fish stalls ~£6
Cost to get there£4.00

Old Town ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Hastings Country Park

Clifftop meadows and woodland east of town — gliders, gorse and Channel views on public paths.

~£2.00 real costDetails +
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Hastings Country Park

Hastings, East Sussex

Clifftop meadows and woodland east of town — gliders, gorse and Channel views on public paths.

~£2.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£2.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£2.00
Lunch for 4No café; flask on the cliff path
Cost to get there£2.00

Fairlight Road car park ~£2

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Alexandra Park

Victorian valley park with lakes, bandstand and shaded walks above the town centre.

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Alexandra Park

Hastings, East Sussex

Victorian valley park with lakes, bandstand and shaded walks above the town centre.

£0 real costEntry freeFree parking
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genuinely free day out
EntryFREE
ParkingFREE
Lunch for 4Park-edge cafés
Cost to get there£0.00

Free on-street near St Helen's Road

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

Genuinely free — no catch
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St Leonards Promenade

Regency seafront west of Hastings pier — wide prom, beach huts and calmer shingle.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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St Leonards Promenade

Hastings, East Sussex

Regency seafront west of Hastings pier — wide prom, beach huts and calmer shingle.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Promenade cafés ~£5
Cost to get there£4.00

St Leonards seafront ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Rock-a-Nore & Fishing Beach

Working fishing beach below the East Hill lift (paid ride) — boats, nets and the Jerwood Gallery exterior.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Rock-a-Nore & Fishing Beach

Hastings, East Sussex

Working fishing beach below the East Hill lift (paid ride) — boats, nets and the Jerwood Gallery exterior.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Seafood huts ~£7
Cost to get there£4.00

Rock-a-Nore ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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