Saturday 1 August 2015

Hastings


Last week myself, a few friends and the kids took a day trip to Hastings. We were very fortunate that we chose a day that had really good weather as both the previous and next days were pouring with rain and probably would have ruined our fun!

I hadn't been to Hasting since I was at school and learning about the battle of Hastings in History class but I had some expectations of there being really sandy beaches, not sure where I got that idea because as far as I could see the whole beach was just covered in stones! We didn't let the stones bother us, it was not sunny enough to be laying around sunbathing and there were so many other things to do anyway.



We started off with a ride on the Go carts (the kids, not me) they felt very grown up with the helmets and petrol race cars although I thought the price at £10 each was pretty steep considering they only had about 5 laps around the short course.

A short walk up from the Go carts is the funfair, it is no Thorpe park but there are a fair few rides. I would say it is mostly aimed at younger children. The fair runs on a token system and they cost £20 for 40 tokens which is pretty reasonable considering each ride is around 3 tokens each. The tokens can also be used on the the lake to take a ride in the swan boats.






After tiring ourselves at out at the fair we enjoyed a meal from one of the many chip shops along the seafront, with the seagulls flying over us looking for their lunch. We then spent quite a bit of time (and 2ps) in the arcades winning lots of tat that we didn't need but it is my favourite thing to do!

We couldn't take a trip to the seaside without having a little paddle in the sea so before going home we enjoyed the views and the weather while the kids got their shoes off and went for a dip.




We had a thoroughly enjoyable day and would definitely go back, although next time we would leave the bucket and spade at home! 

Country Kids from Coombe Mill Family Farm Holidays Cornwall

10 comments:

  1. Funny how you sometimes remember things from childhood different to how they really are, I wonder what your children will remember from the day? Possibly a huge go Cart track with rides that lasted forever! A fun day for sure. Thank you for sharing with me on Country Kids.

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    1. It is so true, I often think back to daytrips to Southend when I was younger and it seems so different when I go back now as an adult! Thank you for hosting #countrykids

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  2. Love the pictures and looks like you had a great day out...must check if I can get a direct train from where we are so it sounds well worth a visit. #Countrykids

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    1. It was a lovely day out and lots to do, I would have liked to take the trip up the side of the cliff too but we ran out of time so maybe an excuse for another trip someday :)

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  3. I've never been to Hastings. It's not too far from us so I'm sure we'll stop by some time. Looks as though they do a great line in chips

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    1. You should, I would love to have a beach locally and they do great chips!

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  4. What a beautiful place to visit. I'm sure you had a great time. I love your photos too. xx

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  5. I went to Hastings over 10 years ago when I used to live in Kent and it was a lovely place but it looks like it's improved lots x #countrykids

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  6. It's great down there isn't it? The area has been regenerated and I'm sure it's much nicer than you remembered. My kids would say it's one if their favourite places

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