🇬🇧 Hastings Travel Guide

Why Hastings > Folkestone? Forget the touristy vibe of Folkestone—Hastings feels authentically timeless! 🏴‍☠️ No overcrowding, just charming streets with unique shops (no "Yiwu market" knockoffs here!). 🚂 Journey from London London Charing Cross → Hastings (direct train) 🚶♀️ Perfect Walking Route 1️⃣ Hastings Railway Station(Pass the cheap fruit stalls en route!) 2️⃣ Hastings Seafront 🎡Beachside arcades + £10 go-karts (5-min races, 4 cars max). 3️⃣ Di Pola’s Gelato 🍨 Must-try flavors:Sea Salt Caramel Sticky Toffee & CustardPistachio 4️⃣ George Street 🕰️ Antique heaven (shops close by 5PM!). 5️⃣ Blue Dolphin Fish Bar 🐟🍟(Legendary fish & chips!) 6️⃣ High Street 🎩💍Hatz‘N’Thingz: Chic hats (vacay & British styles). Roccabella: Nature-inspired jewelry. AG HENDY & CO: Vintage treasures. 7️⃣ The Net Shop 🦞 Fresh, affordable seafood! 8️⃣ Fishermen’s Museum ⚓ + Shipwreck Museum 🚢 (Free maritime history!) 9️⃣ East Hill 🚞 Ride the cliff railway (last ride: 5:15PM). 🔟 West Hill 🌿 Picnic on the grass + ocean gazing. ⏭️ Back to Hastings Station (*16-min walk*). #Hastings #UKTravel #VintageShopping