Hastings Heritage Open Days
AboutHastings Heritage Open Days 2026 is a free annual event that celebrates the history, culture and architecture of Hastings and St Leonards. As part of England's national Heritage Open
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Cultural & Traditional Events
Events
Discover cultural, traditional and country events in Hastings and Sussex, celebrating local heritage, seasonal traditions and community festivals. From historic celebrations and annual favourites to country fairs and rural shows, these events showcase the rich culture and character of the Sussex coast and countryside.
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Hastings East Sussex
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Hastings Week
Hastings East SussexAboutHastings Week is an annual celebration in the historic town of Hastings. This vibrant event honours the town’s rich history, dating back to 1066 when the famous Battle of -
Battle of Hastings Re-enactment
Battle Abbey Gatehouse, Battle, East SussexAboutThe Battle of Hastings Re-enactment returns to Battle Abbey on 10–11 October 2026, marking the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings on the site of the original 1066 -
Hastings Bonfire
Seafront Hastings, East SussexAboutHastings Borough Bonfire Society’s Torchlit Procession and Fireworks – Saturday 17th October 2026. Bonfire societies from all over Sussex march through the streets of Hastings in a procession of -
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Lewes Bonfire
Lewes East SussexAboutExperience Lewes Bonfire, one of the UK’s most famous Bonfire Night celebrations, held every year on 5 November in the historic East Sussex town of Lewes. Known as the -
Battle Bonfire
Battle East SussexAboutBattle Bonfire is an annual Sussex Bonfire Night celebration in the historic town of Battle every November. The Battel Bonfire Boyes organise the event, and it is completely free -
Rye Bonfire
Rye East SussexAboutRye Bonfire is one of the most famous Bonfire Night celebrations in Sussex. It attracts thousands of visitors each year. The Rye & District Bonfire Society organises the event -
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Christmas Light Tractor Run
The Stade Hastings, East SussexAboutThe Christmas Light Tractor Run is an annual festive event bringing a spectacular procession of brightly decorated tractors to Hastings and the surrounding area. Combining Christmas lights, community spirit -
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Jack In The Green
Old Town Hastings, East SussexAboutJack in the Green is one of Hastings’ most popular annual events. It ranks among the largest traditional May Day celebrations in the UK. The festival takes place over -
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Medieval Heritage Weekend
Herstmonceux Castle Estate Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, East SussexAboutThe Medieval Heritage Weekend at Herstmonceux Castle returns to East Sussex from 1–3 May 2027, bringing three days of medieval history, living-history displays, reenactments and entertainment to the grounds
