Clare
16.05.2007

I have spent many years of my childhood in Hasting as my Nan lives there (still does) has done all her life and she is 90 this year.

Year in year out as a child at coombe haven, summer days on the beach/rockpools with the amazing backdrop of the walkway with all the coloured bottles, playing the old penny slots with my grandad on the peir, wandering through the old town!, aaaah such fond memories!!, the fishermans museum and the little wooden shop is still there today (I know as was ther only last week)!!

I love hastings, it will always hold a very fond place in my heart!!

Clare from Colchester, UK

Emily
15.05.2007

Hastings is my Homwtown! i was born there and i moved to America in 04! i miss Hastings! i miss the fish and chips! HASTINGS IS THE BEST!!!!

Emily from USA

Kathryn Sargent
15.05.2007

love Hastings, and so much has improved - but what's happened to the PIER? It's part of the town, don't let it die!

Kathryn Sargent from Portsmouth, UK

Gabriella Teplan
10.04.2007

I ahave been living here for 16 months now!
I really don't want to move from here!
This town has stolen my heart! I love it!

Gabriella Teplan from Hastings, UK (originally Hungary)

Saroj
09.04.2007

My family and I have just returned from Hastings, having stayed in a lovely hotel, White Rock Hotel next to the theatre. What a lovely setting - sea views,peace and quiet and delicious, well presented meals on the terrace of the hotel. I would recommend this family style hotel for it's wonderful cafe bar and friendly happy service.

Plenty to do in Hastings and surrounding area to keep a family busy for a week or two. My favourite on this occasion was a walk from Winchelsea back to Hastings. It's 10 miles long so if you want a shorter option go for the Hastings Country Park.

Saroj from Burton-on-Trent, UK

Svenja
28.03.2007

Great Site!

Looking forward moving to Hastings later this year!

Take care everyone!

Svenja from near Düsseldorf, Germany

Karabina
26.03.2007

Site gets better and better.  The quality of visitors to the site adds huge interest.

Karabina from Hastings, UK

Carol
22.03.2007

Great site...

i came on to remember the good times i had, for 3 years the company i worked for designed and hung the christmas decs foir priory meadow shopping centre...

i thought it was the wonderful people and the special time of year that made it special, but looking at the pics i remember it was the lovely place....

and hi to one lovely guy jason on security x i'll always remember your kind face x

Carol from Gairloch, Scotland

Maria Carmen
19.02.2007

The man I love grew up in Hastings, he moved to Spain about 3 years ago. We usually fly to England to visit his family 2/3 times a year, some of them live in Hastings. I simply love it. The sea front and the views from up hill in the old town are impresive. Outstanding !
Besides, he's got a lovely family, so loving and affectionate to me :-)
I look forward to going soon.

Great website, very useful

Maria

Maria Carmen from Madrid, Spain

Onur Bingol
12.02.2007

I don't remember where but I found a postcard of George Street, Hastings couple months ago and I was so impressed. It's a picture taken in a rainy night. This picture is taking me inside and makes me want to visit Hastings. I am studying in New York right now and any time I fly to Istanbul, I try to see Hastings:) The postcard is attached on my wall..

Onur Bingol from Istanbul, Turkey

Gro Hauglid
10.02.2007

Hi, I lived and worked in Hastings from 1992-1997. And i loved it. My son was born there and we hope to return for a visit one day. Its a wonderful place. I miss walking down at the seafront and the friendly people I got to know. I treasure the memories. take care...
Gro :o)

Gro Hauglid from Tromsoe, Norway

Graham Ellis
02.02.2007

I lived in St. Leonards from 1950 to 1972 and went to the old St.Pauls School and The Grove. My grandmother has a guest house in London Road near the old Regal Cinema.

St.Leonards was a wonderful place to grow up in. Left there long ago, often wander what happened to all my old schoolchums and friends.

Graham Ellis from Haywards Heath, England

Jan and Ted
30.01.2007

Ted and I lived in Hastings in 2003 went back 2005 and are coming back again this year to see all our friends loved Hastings and St Leonards happiest time of my life, Great web site keeps us in touch. I would move back to Hastings but Ted is english and wants to stay In N.Z.

Jan and Ted from Canterbury, New Zealand

Dennis S
28.01.2007

Kudos to this Website. I have considered Hastings as my home for the last 8 years now, and people from my home country would often ask me what Hastings has to offer; and in the past, I'd end up describing places we've been to, and the great experiences we've had since we moved here to work locally.

Thank GOD for this website because now, all I have to do when fellow Filipino friends and relatives ask me things about HASTINGS is to refer them to your website. It's informative, easy to navigate, and filled with fascinating stories and eye - captivating photos.

Congratulations!

Dennis S from The Philippines

Michelle
26.01.2007

Hey, I lived in Hastings from 1990 to 1999. I grew up in the St' Leonards-on-sea area and attended Helenswood Girls School. I really miss Hastings as it brings back great childhood memories! After University, I think I will pay Hastings a visit!

Nice website too!!

Michelle from Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Joe
16.01.2007

I met my wife from the internet, she lived in Hastings and I in Vancouver, Canada.  I spent 2 months there, it was deja vu. I felt like I was home.  Anyways.... great website :)

Joe from Vancouver, Canada

Diane
16.01.2007

I have not yet visited the UK but, hope to come very soon and Hastings is my first destination. The love of my life lives there and I will be coming to be with him. I must say that of all the websites out there, yours is the most enjoyable, asy to use and navigate through and by far the most comprehensive of its kind. I am very impressed with it and get a real sense of both the history of Hastings and all it has to offer both residents and visitors alike. I've heard many conflicitng things about Hastings but, even though I'm not a seasoned UK resident yet, I find I am much more prone to believe the good that I've heard. I am looking very forward to coming to Hastings and finding my home with the man I love, friends and happiness. Have a wonderful season and much good fortune in the years ahead.

Diane from Michigan, USA

Mike Riley
14.01.2007

Hi to all at Hastings, St Leonards, Ore, Fairlight, Rye, etc.

Happy 2007, to you all.

Hey! Any chance of some updated photos of the wonderful part of the world you occupy. Esp; East Hill, Rock-a-Nore, Old Town, & all around?

Mike Riley from Hastings, England

Dan
12.01.2007

Great website, keep up the good work.

Dan from Hastings, England

Jennifer Meadows
08.01.2007

I found this website very interesting and informative. I wanted to find out as much as I can about the area to see if it would suit me to live there, and must say that I am totally confused by the mixed messages. It looks to me as if there is much of interest there, and I love the sea, but comments on the forum were very scathing, regarding the neglect of the area, and the quality of life. On the other hand many visitors have stated they love the place. There is only one thing for it, I must come down and see for myself.

Jennifer Meadows from Stansted, Essex, England

Tony
03.01.2007

I enjoyed it at Coombe Haven with my girlfriend and son. Its dead cheap there, its also fun. So book your hoildays now just like me.

Tony from England

Alberto Fernández
03.01.2007

Hi Everyone,
I stayed in Hastings in 1996 (Sep - Dec), exactly in HELC. Crazy time!! Good beer, good disco, good girls and of course I improved my english. A very interesting place.
I´d really like to contact with my teachers in 1996: Lisa, Phil (old people now...).
Take care.

Alberto Fernández from Vigo, Spain

Xrysafot
02.01.2007

I love Hastings! Great holidays a few years ago... I will come back someday! Impressive sea life center!

Xrysafot from Athens, Greece

Mindi
21.12.2006

Greetings - Was amazed to find the two photos of Normanhurst in 1891 - the very year Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess Victoria Ka'iulani of the Kingdom of Hawai'i stayed briefly with the Brasseys.  I've seen paintings of Normanhurst before, but never photos.  As a researcher into the Princess' life (a third of which was spent in England) this was fascinating.

Mindi from Seattle, USA