Hastings Castle
Historic ruined castle with views over Hastings and the sea, offering a glimpse into Norman history for curious young visitors.
Details can change. Please check with Hastings Castle for opening times, prices and availability before you go.
Historic ruins with panoramic views and hands-on exploration; dungeon areas add some novelty appeal, though reviews don't emphasise family activities or child-specific attractions.
- Cost
- £
- Best for
- Preschool · 5–11 · Teens
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Rainy day
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What's here
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours via Google
Places to eat nearby
A handful of nearby spots for a bite — a helpful add-on to your day out.
- Restaurant · Fish And Chips0.1 mi£Closed
Traditional fish and chips restaurant in Hastings.
- Ice Cream & Sweet Treats · Ice cream0.1 mi£
Di Pola's is an ice cream shop and café located on Marine Parade in Hastings. They serve ice cream, desserts, coffee and light refreshments.
- Restaurant · Fish And Chips0.1 mi££Closed
Traditional fish and chips restaurant on Hastings seafront.
- Restaurant · Mediterranean meze0.1 mi
Yaaze Cafe Bistro & Meze Bar offers elevated Mediterranean meze dishes. The restaurant features air-conditioned indoor dining and a shaded outdoor canopy area, with a strong focus on vegan options and locally sourced ingredients.
- Restaurant · Italian0.1 mi£££Closed
Italian restaurant in Hastings serving traditional pizza and pasta dishes.
- Restaurant · Thai0.1 mi££Closed
Thai restaurant and bookshop combination in Hastings with casual dining.
- Restaurant · Pizza0.2 mi££Closed
Located in the Priory Meadow shopping centre, this Italian restaurant serves iconic Dough Balls and thin and crispy Romana pizzas. It provides baby facilities for families.
- Restaurant · Turkish, Mediterranean0.2 mi£££Closed
Turkish and Mediterranean meze and barbecue restaurant in Hastings.
- Café0.2 mi£Closed
Casual coffee lounge in Hastings serving hot and cold beverages.
- Café · Coffee shop, Breakfast0.2 mi£Closed
Casual café serving coffee and breakfast in Hastings.
- Café · Coffee shop0.2 mi£Closed
Costa coffee shop serving hot and cold beverages and light snacks.
- Café · Coffee shop0.2 mi£Closed
Cornish bakery and coffee shop in Hastings offering baked goods and hot drinks.
- Café0.2 mi£Closed
Traditional bakery café in Hastings serving freshly baked goods and light refreshments.
- Café · Coffee shop0.2 mi£Closed
Casual café serving coffee and light bakes in a relaxed setting.
- Restaurant · Fish & Chips0.2 mi££
A fish and chips takeaway located on the East Parade in Hastings, offering dine-in and takeaway options. Known for serving fresh seafood dishes with views of the seafront.
- Café · Coffee shop0.2 mi£Closed
Casual coffee shop in Hastings offering hot beverages and light refreshments.
- Café · Coffee shop0.2 mi£Closed
Popular coffee chain serving espresso drinks, cakes and light snacks.
- Café0.2 mi£Closed
Casual café in Hastings offering light refreshments and simple fare.
- Restaurant · Mediterranean, Turkish0.2 mi£££
Grand Pera Mediterranean Kitchen & Lounge offers authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist, drawing on a culinary legacy established in 1963. The restaurant specialises in dishes such as kebabs and mezes, prepared with fresh local ingredients.
- Pub · Pub food0.2 mi£
A J D Wetherspoon pub located on Havelock Road in Hastings, named after the television pioneer John Logie Baird who conducted early experiments in the town. The pub serves food and drinks with facilities including Wi-Fi, TV screens, a licensed outdoor area, and baby changing facilities.
- Pub0.2 miClosed
Pissarro's is a brasserie in Hastings serving internationally-influenced dishes alongside a selection of beers and wines. The venue features regular live music nights and a weekend breakfast menu.
- Restaurant · Burger0.2 mi££Closed
Casual burger restaurant in Hastings serving typical diner fare.
- Restaurant · Steakhouse0.2 mi£££
A steakhouse restaurant located in Hastings offering meat-focused dining.
- Restaurant · American diner0.2 mi££
A diner-style restaurant in Hastings Old Town offering casual dining in an informal setting.
- PortersCheckedRestaurant · Seafood, British, Pub0.3 mi££
Porters is a restaurant and bistro located on Hastings High Street, offering a relaxed dining atmosphere with bar facilities.
- Restaurant · Italian & Mediterranean0.3 mi£££
A Italian & Mediterranean restaurant located in Hastings offering a taste of Spanish cuisine.
- Café0.3 mi£Closed
This Hastings sandwich bar serves freshly made sandwiches, healthy salads, sausage rolls, veggie rolls, quiche, and locally baked pastries, alongside vegetarian and vegan options, coffee, smoothies, milkshakes, and alcoholic drinks. It is a lively daytime spot featuring a music playlist and a licensed bar.
- Restaurant · Italian0.3 mi££
Italian restaurant offering traditional pasta, risotto and meat dishes.
- Restaurant · Sea Food0.4 mi£££
Seafood restaurant in a beachfront location in Hastings Old Town
- Restaurant · Fish And Chips0.4 mi£Closed
Traditional fish and chips restaurant in Hastings.
- Café0.4 mi£Closed
Stooge Coffee is an independent speciality coffee shop in Hastings serving single origin espresso, filter arabica beans, and loose-leaf tea. It also hosts a Friday and Saturday night Japanese ramen pop-up.
- Restaurant · Fish And Chips0.4 mi£Closed
Traditional fish and chips restaurant in Hastings.
- Café · Coffee shop0.4 mi£Closed
Coffee shop chain offering hot and cold drinks with light snacks.
- Restaurant · Turkish0.4 mi££
Nazar is a Turkish restaurant in Hastings offering dine-in and takeaway options. Led by a chef with 20 years of fine dining experience, they serve meals alongside an extensive drinks and cocktails menu.
- Restaurant · Fish And Chips, Seafood0.4 mi£Closed
Casual seafood and fish and chips restaurant in Hastings.
- Restaurant · Italian0.4 mi£££
Italian restaurant offering traditional pasta, pizza and meat dishes.