🇬🇧 Summer in Hastings: The Perfect Seaside Escape Near London 🌊☀️

Just 1.5 hours from London, Hastings is the ultimate summer getaway—whether for a weekend or a day trip! 🌞 FUN 🚞 East Hill Cliff Railways UK’s steepest funicular (check if open—great for photos either way!). 🌿 Hastings Country Park Coastal trails with cliff + sea views—pure magic. ⛰️ West Hill 10-min hike for sunset panoramas (bring a picnic!). 🎡 Hastings Pier Sunrise/sunset spot + pastel beach huts & pebble shores. 🏛️ Fishermen’s & Shipwreck Museum Free, small but fascinating! 🛍️ SHOP 📍 George St & High St Vintage shops, Peter Rabbit tableware, bookstores, and pubs—slow browsing heaven. 🍴 EAT 🍢 Nazar Turkish Restaurant Giant kebab platters for two. 🐟 Blue Dolphin Fish Bar Legendary fish & chips. 🍦 Di Pola’s Pistachio gelato = crowd favorite! ☕ Or just wander—cozy cafés and seafood shacks abound! 🚄 TRAVEL London → Hastings: ~1.5h by train (£20 return). Multiple departure stations! 📸 Where every corner smells like salt, sunshine, and freedom. #Hastings #UKSummer #SeasideVibes #LondonWeekend