Best Museums in Hastings

"Rye Art Gallery has regularly changing contemporary art and craft for sale, a fine permanent collection of national and regional importance and a variety of supporting events."

"The da Vinci is a beautiful Grade II listed building situated off the sea front in Howard Square. The hotel is the UK's first art hotel featuring an art gallery downstairs and art themed rooms upstairs. The spacious public rooms offer an excellent art space for local professional artists while each bedroom features a guest artist."

"Glistening amongst the towering tarred boards of the fishermen’s net huts lies the black-tiled Hastings Contemporary. Inside this independent art gallery you’ll find light-filled exhibition spaces with windows onto the town, a shop packed with local craft, and a cafe with stunning sea views. The compact galleries offer a great way to get a child-sized dose of culture into a day at the seaside, just a stone’s throw from the beach."

"A unique gallery showcasing the contemporary photography of David Purdie. Opened in October 2007, the gallery sells a range of original handmade, limited edition, signed canvasses, as well as posters and greetings cards. David also holds one day photographic workshops once a month where photographers can join him for the"

"The Ypres Tower was built in the 13th century and once served as a gaol. Its name comes from a 15th-century resident, John of Ypres. It is one of the very few buildings to survive the devastating French raid of 1377."

"Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, our talented chefs offer a wide and diverse menu packed with culinary delights for you to enjoy."