Hastings and St Leonards is famous for many things starting in 1066. Our outstanding architectural heritage of many different eras is also what helps give our borough its unique identity and makes it ‘famously Hastings’ The Heritage Open days gives us all a chance to savour some of our local gems. Hastings and St Leonards Heritage Open Days represent an outstanding community event that has been organised by dedicated team of volunteers for you to enjoy over these four days in September.This year, the theme is “a year to remember”, and is reflected in the wide range of accessible events, throughout the borough that cover so much of the History and Heritage of this fine town. If you are visiting the town to explore our heritage do come back again - there is much more on offer than you can see in a weekend, if you live here then enjoy our past that is so much of our identity and consider how we can continue to progress mixing the best of the old with the bestof the new.

Cllr Jeremy Birch

Councillor Jeremy BirchLeader of Hastings Council

Welcome How to get here From within the UK

By car: if you’re driving to Hastings, the main route to Bexhill, Battle and Hastings is the A21 which is linked to the M25. For up-to-date travel information and route planner visit www.theaa.co.uk

By train: frequent trains run from London stations. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk, www.thetrainline.com or call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.

By coach / Bus: Express Coaches from London to Hastings. Visit www.national-express.com or call 0870 5808 080. Local buses around the town - 20, 21, 22, 98, 99 & 100.

Visit www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables.aspx for up to date timings.

Hastings Town CentrePriory Meadow, Queens Square, Hastings TN34 1TL01424 451111hic@hastings.gov.ukwww.visit1066country.com

Hastings Old TownOld Town Hall Museum, High Street, Old Town, Hastings TN34 1EW01424 451054

Information centres - See map for directions

DisclaimerOur aim is to make HODs events in the town accessible to everyone. All event listings in this brochure include symbols to show the nature of the event, available facilities and the level of access available for deaf and disabled people. This information has been provided by individual event organisers and therefore the Hastings & St Leonards HODs Steering Group cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of this information.

Family friendly Pre-booking required Parking Accessible toilets Assisted access Toilets nearby Disabled parking on site Disabled access Sign language

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AcknowledgementsThese events are planned, organised and run by volunteers, local historians, writers and enthusiasts plus heritage groups, Churches and cultural institutions. Hastings and St Leonards Heritage Open Days Steering Group would like to thank Creative Landscapes who has supported making these events accessible to deaf and disabled people. These events are also funded by Magdalen Lasher Charity. And to Hastings Borough Council for their support in producing this brochure and marketing these events.Hastings and St Leonards HODs is supported by Creative Landscapes, part of Accentuate, the London 2012 Legacy Programme for the South East. Accentuate has been funded by Legacy Trust UK, creating a lasting impact from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by funding ideas and local talent to inspire creativity across the UK, SEEDA and the Regional Cultural Agencies.

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Happy Harold Vintage Trolley Bus The Stade Open Space, Rock-A-Nore Road, TN34 3FJion@1066.net

Sat 8th 11am - 2pmThis former open-top trolleybus, built in 1928, is offering free rides starting at Stade Open Space and stopping at a selection of Heritage Open Days venues. Max 30.

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East Hill Cliff RailwayRock-A-Nore Road 01424 451138

Sun 9th 10am - 5pmThis free ride will take you to the top of the East Hill and the start of Hastings Country Park. Explore the wonderful countryside or just sit and admire the views of the Old Town and Stade.

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An Evening of Sea Shanties Fishermen’s Museum Rock-A-Nore Road TN34 3DW

Sat 8th 6.30pm for a 7pm startSea shanty singing performance from inside the big boat in the centre of the museum, with the audience around the edges of the museum. Some benches and room for standing and wheelchair access Large print song sheets available.

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Shipwreck MuseumSt Leonards Parish Church

Sun 9th 12.30pm - 5pmThis afternoon outing has Sign Language interpretation throughout and includes two churches and a historic walking trail and starts and ends with refreshments.

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Lloyd Family Archive Event at Great DixterGreat Dixter Farm, Great Dixter, Northiam, TN31 6PH 01797 254048

Thurs 6th 2 - 4pm in the Education RoomA special one-off exhibition of archive material including photographs, letters and tapestries from the Lloyd family collection, plus tours of the newly-opened medieval barn.

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Graves – A Fine and Private Place Hastings Borough Cemetery The Ridge. TN34 2AE. 01424 424744ohps@ohps.org.uk

Sun 9th 11am - 4pm. Guided walks 11.30am & 2.30pmA Team of volunteers have been exploring the history, outstanding memorial art and unique flora of Hastings Cemetery. Come and see what we have discovered.

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Net Shop Museum Open DayNet Shop U3, Nr Fishermen’s Museum, Rock-A-Nore Road TN34 3DW. 01424 720369steviepeak@btinternet.comwww.hastingschronicle.net

Sun 9th 11am - 1pm. Net shops, used for centuries by fishermen for storage, are not unique to Hastings and all listed buildings. Built in 1835, U3 is one of the oldest and not normally open to the public.

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Knot the Net Netshop, Rock-A-Nore Road, TN34 3DW. 01424 713867

Sat 8th 11am - 4pm. Sun 9th 1pm - 4pmVisit one of Hastings’ unique Net Shops and learn about nets used in the local fishing industry and net making with Mick Barrow, a retired Hastings Fishermen.

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Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group Hastings History House, 21 Courthouse StreetTN34 3AU. 01424 728941

Thurs 6th - Sun 9th. 11am - 4pm.Display of archeological artefacts found by HAARG members locally. HAARG members will be in attendance part-time for advice.

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Family History Research Room OpenOre Community Centre, 455 Old London Road TN35 5BH. 07709 235308lindamarilyn.smith@virgin.net

Thur 6th - Sun 9th 10am - 4pmGet help to find missing branches in your family tree through guidance to available resources within our research room and online which will help you unearth any skeletons that you may have hidden in your cupboard.

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Old St Helen’s Church: The Conservation ProjectSt Helen’s Church, OreTours Sat 11am - 3pm on the hour. Service Sunday 10.30am followed by picnic.

Thurs 6th - Sat 8th 10am - 4pmSee work in progress on the Old St Helen’s church conservation project. Hourly tours on Saturday of the church and churchyard. Open air service led by Rev Chris Key on Sunday. Bring a picnic!

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Flower Power, Marianne North and the Pre-RaphaelitesHastings History House 21 Courthouse Street TN34 3AU. 01424 815256Howelljill1@aol.com

Fri 7th 7pm - 9pmAn illustrated talk by historian, Edward Preston, on the botanical artist Marianne North and members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood associated with the Hastings area.

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Old Town Guided WalkMeet at the top of the West Hill Lift, West Hillohps@ohps.org.uk

Fri 7th - Sat 11th 2.30pmA walk proceeding gently downhill and around the Old Town, discovering Hastings’ long and colourful history on the way.

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Sun 9th 3.30pm - 5.30pmJoin a Chess Challenge with our historic 180yr old Chess Club. Play against current Hastings co-champions when they take on up to 25 players simultaneously.

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Guided Walk of the StadeRock-a-Nore Road, Hastings TN37 7BB. 01424 461446

Sat 8th - Sun 9th 2pm - 3.30pm.This guided walk of Hastings’ historic fishing area will be led by friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. Meet at the Lifeboat Station - behind the amusements near the fishing area of Hastings Old Town, known as The Stade. Download an audio tour from www.hastings.gov.uk/stade_education

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Hastings History House21 Courthouse StreetTN34 3AU. 01424 427718ohps@ohps.org.uk

Thurs 6th - Sun 12th 11am - 4pmSee the exhibition “Our Building - Our Street” and explore Courthouse Street and its history and other displays.

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Jerwood Gallery Rock-A-Nore Road, TN34 3DW01424 425809info@jerwoodgallery.org

Thur 6th - Fri 7th 11am - 4pm. Tours 11am - 11.40amArchitectural Tour of the Jerwood Gallery (designed by Hat Projects). Join one of the team on a 40-minute tour focusing on design ideas, technology, ecological features and the story behind the newly opened Gallery. Maximum of 20 for each tour.

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Hastings Old Town Behind The ScenesSt Clement’s Church, High Street 01424 451123kboorman@hastings.gov.uk

Sun 9th 2.30pmA walk around the hidden ‘Twittens’ of Hastings Old Town, starting at St Clement’s Church and finishing at the recently restored mediaeval church of All Saints.

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America Ground History and Architecture TourWhite Rock Hotel, White Rock TN34 1JU

Fri 7th 4pm - 7pm. This two hour trail covers some undiscovered gems in one of the town’s most fascinating and historically significant areas, approximately 2 hours finishing with tea, coffee and cakes at the wonderfully restored Printworks on Claremont.

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Alan Turing Talk & ExhibitionWhite Rock Hotel, White Rock TN34 1JU. 01424 422240www.turing1066.blogspot.co.uk

Sat 8th 7.30pm - 9.30pmAn evening talk given by Dean Morrison about Alan Turing, the computer and coding genius, who spent his childhood in St Leonards-on-Sea. www.turing1066.blogspot.co.uk Turn up early at 6.30pm to see how Morse Code works at 6.30pm. Wheelchair access via platform lift. Telephone to arrange.assistance.

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History and Architecture in the Town CentreMeet out side St Mary-in-the-CastleCafé, Pelham PlaceTN34 2AF. 01424 424744

Thurs 6th 5.30pmA walk discovering some of the interesting buildings in Hastings Town Centre. Look at the amazing wealth of architectural detail and give us an impression of the thriving Victorian town.

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St Mary-in-the-CastlePelham Crescent TN34 3AF. 01424 451138

Fri 7th 5.30pm.One of the gems of Hastings, this unique Grade 2 Regency former church is open for a guided tour.

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Walk the Past that was the FutureSeafront Promenade, Town CentreTN34 1QR. 01424 445858andpm@btinternet.com

Sun 9th 11am Azur, Marina & 1pm Opp. rear DebenhamsGuided walk along Hastings / St Leonards seafront to see the iconic developments of SIDNEY LITTLE, known as the “Concrete King”. His 1930s work was very advanced for town planning at the time.

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Hidden Town Hall :- Crime & Policing in WW2 Hastings Queens Road, TN34 1QR01424 451123kboorman@hastings.gov.uk

Sun 9th Tour 11am, Talk 11.45amA behind the scenes tour of Hastings town hall, including the former magistrates court and cells will be followed by a talk on crime and policing in WWII Hastings.

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Bohemia Walled Garden Summerfields Wood, Bohemia Road, TN34 1ET. 01424 432669rainbowsmary@phonecoop.coopwww.bohemiawga.weebly.com

Sun 9th 10am - 3pm. Ice House open 10am - 1pm.This garden in Summerfields Woods is now a community garden. A Roman folly and the Ice House are nearby. Meet the garden’s philosophy group 10.30am - 11.30am.

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Church in the Wood HollingtonChurchwood Lane TN38 9PA. 01424 714679terry.mulqueen@gmail.com

Thur 6th - Fri 7th 1pm - 4pmLots of fun and activities for the whole family to celebrate our church. Church and graveyard tour; church history talk; teas; woodland walks; bouncy castle.

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Punch and Judy Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, Bohemia Road TN34 1ET

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Cabinet of Museum CuriositiesHastings Museum and Art Gallery, Bohemia Road TN34 1ET

Thur 6th - Sat 8th 10am - 5pm. Sun 12th 12noon - 5pmThe museum collection is full of wonderful mysterious objects. Come along to see some of the curiosities which are usually kept in storage and have a go at our mystery object quiz and prize draw.

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Hastings RevealedHastings Museum and Art Gallery, Bohemia Road TN34 1ET

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxExploring Heritage Through the Arts - Over the summer artists Sally Booth and Lynn Weddle have been working in Hastings to explore the heritage of the town through creative approaches. They will be running a number of activities over Heritage Open Days and showing their work. Both artists were commissioned by Creative Landscapes: exploring accessible approaches to heritage.

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Hastings Pier Walk and PresentationWhite Rock Hotel, TN34 1JU

Sun 9th 10.30am - 12.30pmA walk around the Pier starting at 10.30am followed by a presentation at the White Rock Hotel at 11.30am. Max 20 people, no under 10s. Walk is not wheelchair accessible.

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Burtons’ St LeonardsSouth Lodge (West), Maze Hill TN38 0BU. 01424 421207francjhn@aol.com

Sat 8th 1pm - 4pm. Sun 9th 2pm - 5pmThe Regency new town of Burtons’ St Leonards is described in exhibitions at South Lodge entrance to St Leonards Gardens (behind Royal Victoria Hotel). Family friendly games Saturday, guided walk Sunday. Walks take approx 1.5 hours. Pre-booking essential. Maximum of 20 per guided walk.

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St Leonards Parish ChurchThe Marina, St Leonards TN38 0BE

Sun 9th 10.30am - 3.30pmThis unique church, has a famous pulpit and Paul Regntiers windows. Tours, talks & DVD of post-war rebuilding available, plus refreshments and ploughman’s lunch.

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Christ Church Guided Tours Christ Church, Silchester RoadTN37 6GL. 01424 445858andpm@btinternet.com

Sat 8th 11am - 2pmThis 19th Century High Anglo-Catholic Church shows excellent ex-amples of the High Church Movement in terms of its architecture. Learn how and why this church was built and the society it serves.

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St Anne’sChambers Road, Hollington TN38 9PA. 01424 714679terry.mulqueen@gmail.com

Sat 8th 10am - 4pmA refurbished church now shared with “Bohemia Trust”. See how there can be a successful partnership between the Church and the Community to benefit residents.

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St John the EvangelistPevensey RoadTN38 0RD. 01424 830220

Sat 8th 10am - 4pm. Guided tour at 11amGrade II listed brick Neo Gothic Church rebuilt after being destroyed in WW2. Architect Goodhart Rendell. Self-guided walk available. Display of church vestments, possible organ recital. Children’s treasure Hunt / Quiz about the building and church fittings.

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Sonrise Church - St Peters Road / Bohemia Road TN37 6RA

Sat 8th 10am - 2pmA Grade II example of Victorian High Church in Early English Gothic Revival style. Now run by The Sonrise Evangelical Christian Outreach Movement since 2010.

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The Independent Church Albany Road, St LeonardsTN38 0LL

Thur 6th - Sat 8th 10am - 4pmSmall exhibitions inside the church including church history and history of the locality. Quiz with book prizes.

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Hastings History TrailThe Marina, St Leonards Parish Church theresa@eaconsultancy.co.uk

Sun 9th 12.30pm - 5pmThis afternoon outing has Sign Language interpretation throughout and includes two churches and a historic walking trail meet at St Leonards Parish Church.

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Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 (events on everyday)10am - 4pm Family History Research Room open 11am - 4pm Hastings History House 11am - 4pm Hastings Area Archaeological Group See ad for times Cabinet of Museum Curiosities

Thursday 610am - 4pm The Independent Church 10am - 4pm St Helen’s Church: Conservation Project 11am - 4pm Jerwood Gallery 1pm - 4pm Church in the Wood 5.30pm History & Architecture in the Town Centre

Friday 7 10am - 4pm The Independent Church 10am - 4pm St Helen’s Church: Conservation Project 11am - 4pm Jerwood Gallery 1pm - 4pm Church in the Wood 2.30pm Old Town Guided Walk 4pm - 7pm America Ground History and Trail 5.30pm St Mary in the Castle 7pm - 9pm Flower Power, Marianne North

Saturday 810am - 2pm Sonrise Church 10am - 4pm The Independent Church 10am - 4pm St Helen’s Church: Conservation Project 10am - 4pm St John the Evangelist 10am - 4pm St Anne’s 11am - 2pm Christ Church Guided Tours 11am - 2pm Happy Harold Vintage Trolley Bus 11am - 4pm Knot the Net 1pm - 4pm Burton’s St Leonards 2pm - 3.30pm Guided Walk of The Stade 2.30pm Old Town Guided Walk 6.30pm An Evening of Sea Shanties 7.30pm - 9.30pm Alan Turing Talk and Exhibition

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Sunday 9 10am - 3pm Bohemia Walled Garden 26 10am - 5pm East Hill Cliff Railway 40 10.30 - 12.30pm Hastings Pier Walk and Presentation 25 10.30am - 3.30pm St Leonards Parish Church 11am Hidden Town Hall - Crime and Policing 11am - 1pm Net Shop Museum Open Day 11am & 1pm Walk the Past the was the Future 11am - 4pm Graves - A Fine and Private Place 12.30pm - 5pm Hastings History Trail 1pm - 4pm Knot the Net 2pm - 3.30pm Guided Walk of The Stade 2pm - 5pm Burton’s St Leonards 2.30pm Hastings Old Town - Behing the Scenes 3.30pm - 5.30pm Simultaneous Chess Champion Challenge

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September 15 - 23

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Five major sea angling

competitions over nine days

• Beach• Boat• Specimen• Kayak• Bass

*100% pay out on all competitions. Estimated prize fund value of £5,000

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Festival Lawn Weekend Sat Sept 22, 11am - 5pm & Sun Sept 23, 11am - 4pmMetropole Lawn, West Parade, Bexhill on Sea (next to the De La Warr Pavilion)

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