Summer in Hastings 🇬🇧 | Day Trips Near London

When summer arrives, Hastings—a stunning coastal town near London—is a must-visit. Just a 1.5-hour drive from the capital, it’s perfect for a weekend getaway or a day trip! 🔆｜Fun 🔹 East Hill Cliff Railways The UK’s steepest cliff railway! It may not always be open, but it’s worth seeing (and photographing!). 🔹 Hastings Country Park Walk along coastal trails with cliffs and forests on one side and the sea on the other—breathtaking views! 🔹 West Hill A short 10-minute hike to the top rewards you with panoramas of the town and turquoise sea. Best at sunset—sit on a bench and soak in the view. 🔹 Hastings Pier Ideal for watching sunrises/sunsets. Lined with colorful huts and a clean pebble beach, it even offers distant views of the white cliffs. 🔹 Fishermen’s Museum & Shipwreck Museum Two free museums side by side. Small but packed with exhibits—worth a visit if time allows! 🎁｜Buy 📍 George Street & High Street Discover antique/vintage shops, handmade soaps, postcards, mugs, Peter Rabbit tableware, bookstores, and cozy pubs—perfect for leisurely browsing. 🍧｜Eat 🔹 Nazar Turkish Restaurant: Generous portions in their mixed grill platter for two. 🔹 Blue Dolphin Fish Bar: Famous for classic fish and chips! 🔹 Di Pola’s: Popular gelato shop—pistachio is their bestseller! No need to plan—just grab snacks or pop into cafés as you explore! 🚄｜Travel London → Hastings Direct trains, frequent departures, multiple London stations ≈1.5 hours, round trip ~£20 #UK #UKTravel #London #DayTrips #SeasideDreams #SummerByTheSea #BritishCoastalTowns #UKGetaways