Three of the biggest resorts along the East Sussex coastline are the towns of Hastings, Brighton and Eastbourne, all attract many thousands of visitors each year and in fact Brighton receives over 8 million visitors, with its many events and attractions. Hastings famous for its battle during the Norman conquest of Britain, which actually took place 8 miles away at Senlac Hill, has been an important fishing town over many centuries, and still has the largest beach launched fishing fleet in Europe. Eastbourne, well known haunt of Britain’s elderly (many choose to buy retirement homes there) is a busy town and borough which depends mostly on tourism for its survival, Eastbourne also hosts a number of popular annual events. Brighton, a former fishing village, became a fashionable resort during the 18th century, visited by royalty its famous pavilion was commissioned by the Prince Regent (later George IV).
September 12, 2009
September 11, 2009
Hastings Castle
If you are visiting Hastings in East Sussex this year, why not take some time out to visit Hastings Castle and take yourself back a few centuries in history. The ruins of this former castle are part of the ancient history of this area, being the first castle built by the Norman King William the Conquerer after his invasion of Britain in 1066. In the medieval siege tent visitors can view a twenty minute audio/visual programme in which the history of Hastings castle and the area are revealed, especially the oh so important 1066 story. The Count of Eu held control of the castle through most of the Norman period and King John ordered the castle destroyed, it was later re-fortified by Henry III. In 1951 the Hastings Corporation bought the site and turned it into a major tourist attraction for the town. The castle can be found on Castle Hill Road, West Hill, Hastings. Map of Hastings.
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