Rye Cricket Salts
Fishmarket Road, Rye, East Sussex
AboutThe Rye Harvest Wine and Food Fair is a two-day celebration of local food, drink and artisan producers held at Rye Cricket Salts in East Sussex. The event brings together award-winning vineyards, breweries, distilleries and food producers from across Sussex and Kent. Visitors can discover some of the finest regional produce while enjoying a
AboutThe Hastings Seafood Wine & Music Festival is held every September on The Stade in Hastings Old Town, home to Europe's largest beach-launched fishing fleet. The festival celebrates the town's fishing heritage with fresh local seafood, Sussex and Kent wines, artisan food, live music and family entertainment. Local fishermen, vineyards, food producers and musicians
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 Days programme, it gives visitors access to historic buildings, heritage sites and community spaces that are not usually open to the public. The event takes
AboutRye Arts Festival is an annual arts and culture festival held in Rye, East Sussex. Running since 1971, it is one of the longest-established cultural festivals in the South East of England. The festival takes place each September and features a diverse programme of music, literature, theatre, film and visual arts across venues throughout
AboutHastings Tap Takeover returns this October for a weekend of exceptional craft beer and a lively coastal atmosphere. Taking place across Hastings and St Leonards, the event transforms the town into a large-scale craft beer festival celebrating independent breweries from across the UK and beyond. Throughout the weekend, participating venues showcase a wide range
AboutHastings 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 Hastings took place. Events run all week, with a massive bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday 17th. Mayor’s Opening Ceremony and Civic Awards The
AboutThe Battle of Hastings Re-enactment returns to Battle Abbey on 10–11 October 2026 to mark the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Held on the original 1066 battlefield in Battle, East Sussex, it is one of England's largest historical events. Thousands of visitors travel from across the UK each year to experience the
AboutHastings 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 drums, flares and flaming torchlights. Spectators will see a huge bonfire on the beach, watch the effigy burn and enjoy a spectacular firework display. The
The Phoenix Art Centre
50 Parkstone Road, Hastings, East Sussex
AboutExperience the authentic atmosphere of Hastings Oktoberfest, one of East Sussex's most popular autumn beer festivals. Every October, the Phoenix Arts Centre hosts this 18+ Bavarian-style event, bringing together German beers, traditional food, live oompah music and festival entertainment for an unforgettable evening in Hastings. Bavarian Beer Hall Experience Every year, organisers transform
AboutExperience 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 “Bonfire Capital of the World”, this spectacular event features torchlit processions, traditional costumes, fireworks and centuries-old Sussex traditions. A Historic Sussex Bonfire Night Tradition
