Hastings Day Trip | A Perfect Seaside Escape from London 🌊🚞

🚆 Transport London Charing Cross → Hastings ⏰ 1.5 hours | 💷 £15.65 return 📍 Itinerary & Highlights 🏰 Hastings Castle Student ticket: £5.75 Explore ancient ruins, a spooky dungeon, and meet the resident castle cat! 🐱 Stunning views of the coast. ⛰️ West Hill Lush green fields with panoramic views—perfect for a picnic! 🛍️ High Street Charming vintage shops, bakeries, and gift stores. 🍟 Blue Dolphin Fish & Chips Classic British seaside meal (under £10!) ⚠️ Cash only! 🍦 Di Pola's Gelato Must-try: Cappuccino & Pineapple&Coconut 🍍🥥 Skip: Passion Fruit & Mixed Berry (too tart!) 🎥 George Street A retro movie-like lane with vintage shops and cozy cafés. 🏛️ Free Museums Small but interesting (Fisherman’s Museum has a touching memorial). Nearby aquarium charges £12—nah, thanks! 😅 ⛰️ East Hill (Cliff Lift) Student return: £2.60 Vast grassy hilltop—ideal for sunbathing & relaxing in the breeze. ☀️🌿 🌊 Pebble Beach Don’t go barefoot! (Stones hurt, waves soak shoes… learned the hard way! 😂) Collect seashells, enjoy the salty air—but don’t stay too long (wind headache alert!). 🦞 Webbe’s Seafood Fresh seafood platter (£20+ pp) No bad choices here—just pick what you crave! ✨ Why Visit Hastings? ✔ History + seaside charm ✔ Affordable & walkable ✔ Less touristy than Brighton! #Hastings #LondonDayTrip #UKTravel #SeasideVibes #FishAndChips #GelatoLover 🌊📸