About
The Hastings Garden Festival is a vibrant, free annual celebration of nature, gardening and community spirit held in the heart of Hastings. Organised by the Hastings Botanic Garden Project, the event typically takes place in the scenic White Rock Gardens and attracts locals and visitors alike for a relaxed, family-friendly day out by the sea.
Live Music, Stalls and Creative Workshops
The Hastings Garden festival features live music, plant stalls, creative workshops, environmental displays and hands-on activities designed to inspire gardeners of all ages. Local organisations, artists and growers come together to showcase sustainable gardening practices, biodiversity initiatives and community green space projects across Sussex.
Sustainability and Environmental Awareness
A strong focus of the event is environmental awareness and education, encouraging visitors to connect with nature while learning practical ways to support wildlife and green living at home. It is also a celebration of Hastings creative and botanical heritage, linking art, history and coastal landscapes.
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