Park once and walk the rest. This is 4 stops around the town centre in the order they actually fall, with coffee and lunch where they land on the route — about 1.9 miles on foot, ending back at the car.
- 4 stops on foot
- 1.9 miles of walking
- 55 min walking in total
- 15 min back to the car
- P Pelham Place Car Park
- 1 The True CRIME Museum
- 2 Cake Room
- 3 Hastings Castle
- 4 Smugglers Adventure
- 5 The Jenny Lind Inn
- 6 Hastings Aquarium
- Leave the car here
Pelham Place Car Park
- Start here
The True CRIME Museum
About 15 minutes' walk from the last stop.
- Coffee
Cake Room
About 5 minutes' walk from the last stop.
On Robertson St. 4.7 from 260 Google reviews
- Then
Hastings Castle
About 15 minutes' walk from the last stop.
Hastings Castle is a keep and bailey castle ruin situated on the cliffs adjoining the town of Hastings, East Sussex.
- Then
Smugglers Adventure
About 10 minutes' walk from the last stop.
- Lunch
The Jenny Lind Inn
About 5 minutes' walk from the last stop.
On High St. 4.6 from 759 Google reviews
- Then
Hastings Aquarium
About 10 minutes' walk from the last stop.
- Back to the car
About 15 minutes' walk back to Pelham Place Car Park.
Adapting the day
- If it rains
- Keep to the indoor stops: The True CRIME Museum, Hastings Castle, Hastings Aquarium.
- With young children
- Park, then The True CRIME Museum and Hastings Castle only — about 25 minutes' walking in total, and back to the car.
Stops are ordered by what is near what, and walking times are approximate. Check opening times before you go. Ratings from Google Maps, August 2026.