Easter in the Hastings area guide: Attractions to explore in the Hastings area over the school holidays

By Andy Hemsley

Published 31st Mar 2022, 11:55 GMT

Updated 15th Apr 2022, 10:56 GMT

From enjoying a ride on a miniature steam train to exploring a medieval castle and hunting for Easter bunnies, there are lots of ways to keep the children entertained during the spring holiday.

There are things for all ages and budgets to discover here and a number of them are free. All are in Hastings and Rother or less than an hours drive away.

Schools in East Sussex break up on Friday April 1. Easter Sunday is April 17.

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Children can re-live the famous Battle of Hastings at Battle Abbey SUS-220331-104134001

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Surviving The Streets has organised an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 16, 10.30am - 1pm at the woody Wood Walk in Hollington. Meet at The Orchard entrance which is close to the Skate Bowl. SUS-220804-101531001

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Enjoy a minitaure steam train ride through the heart of the Hastings Old Town fishing quarter SUS-220331-104259001

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Don't miss the Art In The Park Easter Fette at Alexandra Park on April 16 SUS-220331-104329001

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Discover what it is like to be a Hastings fisherman at the Fishermen's Museum at Rock-a-Nore in Hastings Old Town. Admission is free. SUS-220331-111853001

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Enjoy a minitaure steam train ride through the heart of the Hastings Old Town fishing quarter SUS-220331-104259001

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Don't miss the Art In The Park Easter Fette at Alexandra Park on April 16 SUS-220331-104329001

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Discover what it is like to be a Hastings fisherman at the Fishermen's Museum at Rock-a-Nore in Hastings Old Town. Admission is free. SUS-220331-111853001

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