Festival
Hastings Week
A Celebration of Hastings, its Unique History, People & Culture
About
Hastings Day, the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, is every October 14th.
Hastings Week is a series of events that helps to remember and celebrate this momentous date. Explore the Old Town ad its secrets – and so much more.
Featured
Sat 10 Oct · 19:00All Saints Church Organ Concert: Alice in WonderlandAll Saints Churchorgan concert featuring Dr Matt Geer playing the 1878 Father Willis Organ whilst accompanying the 1915 black-and-white silent film Alice in Wonderland.£10.00
Sat 10 Oct · 22:00Battle of Hastings Re-enactmentBattle Abbey960 years since the Battle of Hastings took place, the one and only re-enactment returns.£28.00
Sun 11 Oct · 22:00Classic Car Show on the StadeStade Open SpaceClassic Cars and Motorcycles up to 1988Free
Thu 15 Oct · 16:30Hastings Tractor Fish & Chip RunStade Open SpaceCome and see a collection of vintage and classic tractors of all shapes and sizesFree
Sat 17 Oct · 09:30Hastings BonfireThe annual procession and beach bonfire firework displayFree
Sat 17 Oct · 22:00Vintage & Classic Motorcycle ShowStade Open SpaceA host of classic motorcycles from a bygone era on displayFree
24 other dates coming up
- Sat10OctHastings Observer Trophy 2026Summerfields Leisure Centrecelebrating 79 years of twinning
- Sat10OctHastings Ore Women’s Institute Autumn FairSt Mary Star of the Sea ChurchChristmas-themed items, toys, jigsaws, jewellery, gifts and hand-made craft
- Sat10OctClassic Car Show on the StadeStade Open SpaceCome and see Classic Cars & Motorcycles up to 1988
- Sat10Oct‘Secret Hastings’ Guided WalkButlers Gap…reveals historical secrets which have made this area what it is today
- Sat10OctHastings Week Opening CeremonyWinkle IslandThe flag is raised to mark the start of this year's celebrations
- Sat10OctThe Stade Fishing Quarter WalkHastings Fishermen’s Museumexplore The Stade Historic Fishing Quarter with experienced guides
- Sun11OctOld Hastings Preservation Society: The Easy Walking Route Old Town WalkWinkle IslandNew for 2026. A fascinating tour of Hastings Old Town,
- Sun11OctBattle of Hastings Re-enactmentBattle AbbeyWitness warriors clash and mud fly as over 300 re-enactors bring the Battle of Hastings to life
- Sun11OctCWGC Tour of Hastings CemeteryHastings CemeteryThe focus of the tour will be on the 260 servicemen and women who fell during the two World Wars
- Mon12OctHastings Local History Group’s Hastings Week History EventSt Clements Church HastingsShort 1066-related talks by different speakers,
- Mon12OctMaureen Charlesworth Chess ChallengeThe White Rock HotelThe event welcome sbudding chess players new and old to become this year's champ
- Tue13OctOld Hastings Preservation Society: The Original Old Town WalkWest Hill Lift (Upper Station)Find out why the celebrities of their day flocked to Hastings
- Wed14OctCelebrate the 960th Anniversary of the Battle of HastingsWest Marina GardensJoin the Friends of Edith for a talk and readings to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings
- Wed14OctOld Hastings Preservation Society: The Original Old Town WalkWest Hill Lift (Upper Station)Find out why the celebrities of their day flocked to Hastings
- Wed14OctPresentation of the ‘Order of 1066’ AwardHastings Town HallBy invitation only. The Order of 1066 Award is presented annually
- Wed14OctOpen Rehearsal: Rheda’s Dream Morris SideThe Y Centre YMCA Hastingsenjoy a taster session of friendly, fun and inclusive morris dancing
- Thu15OctCake and a Cuppa at Friary GardenersFriary GardenersFind out all about the plant nursery and how its work supports better lives for disabled people
- Thu15OctCake and a Cuppa at Friary GardenersFriary GardenersFind out all about the plant nursery and how its work supports better lives for disabled people
- Thu15OctThe Stade Fishing Quarter WalkHastings Fishermen’s Museumdiscover the history of our sustainable fishing community
- Fri16OctLost Pubs & Breweries of the Old Town Guided WalkHastings History HouseIn the late 19th century there were 80-90 licensed premises in the Old Town and three breweries.
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