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Also known as Hastings, East Sussex

Hastings ( ) is a seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England, east of Lewes and south east of London. The town gives its name to the Battle of Hastings, which took place to the north-west at Senlac Hill in 1066. It later became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. In the 19th century, it was a popular seaside resort, as the railway allowed tourists and visitors to reach the town. Hastings remains a popular seaside resort and is also a fishing port, with the UK's largest beach-based fishing fleet. The town's estimated population was 91,100 in 2021.

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Hastings is a seaside town on the south coast of England that is historically significant as the namesake of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, and it later became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. Today, it remains a popular seaside resort and fishing destination, home to the UK's largest beach-based fishing fleet.

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Population
91053
Area
29.72
Official website
www.hastings.gov.uk
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Hastings town centre.JPG
Dialing code
01424
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Hastings
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Contents
  • History
  • Early history
  • Kingdom of Haestingas
  • Medieval Hastings
  • Hastings and the sea
  • Governance
  • Geography and climate
  • Climate
  • Neighbourhoods and areas
  • Demography
  • Ethnicity
  • Economy
  • Shopping and retail
  • Regeneration
  • Culture and community
  • Cadets
  • Events
  • Theatre and cinema
  • Museums and art galleries
  • Parks and open spaces
  • Local media
  • Landmarks
  • Transport
  • Road
  • National rail
  • Local rail
  • Paths
  • Historical transport systems
  • Turnpike
  • Trams and trolleybuses
  • Education
  • Religious buildings
  • Healthcare
  • Sport
  • Notable people
  • Twin towns
  • See also
  • References
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • External links

Hastings ( ) is a seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England, east of Lewes and south east of London. The town gives its name to the Battle of Hastings, which took place to the north-west at Senlac Hill in 1066. It later became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. In the 19th century, it was a popular seaside resort, as the railway allowed tourists and visitors to reach the town. Hastings remains a popular seaside resort and is also a fishing port, with the UK's largest beach-based fishing fleet. The town's estimated population was 91,100 in 2021.

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