Things to see and do with the family in the Hastings area for the school summer holiday

There are lots of things to explore in the Hastings area to keep the kids happy and entertained during the holiday and here are some ideas.

They range from having a ride on a miniature railway and exploring a medieval castle to fun activities in local museums. A lot of the suggestions here are free too, including Old Town Carnival Week, which runs from Friday July 29- - July 2022 to Monday August 8 and is packed with free events.

You could even go on a duck hunt around Hastings and Bexhill to discover giant colourful ducks!

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Discover the long fishing heritage of Hastings at The Fisherman's Museum in Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings Old Town. Entry is free Photo: supplied

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Hastings has one of the steepest cliff railways in Britain. It's a great start to exploring Hastings Country Park too. Photo: supplied

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Battle Abbey has many fun events planned for the holidays and you explore the battlefield where the Battle of Hastings was fought Photo: supplied

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Hastings Adventure Golf on the seafront has a number of fun courses to enjoy Photo: supplied

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