Museum

Hastings Fishermen's Museum

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Set in a quaint former chapel on the Stade, Hastings Fishermen's Museum offers an intimate look at the town's enduring fishing industry. Visitors can see historic fishing boats, including the iconic 'East Sussex' lugger, and displays of nets, tools, and photographs that document generations of seafaring life. The museum also features a collection of ship models and a tribute to the Hastings lifeboat. Its location on the working beach provides a genuine sense of the community's connection to the sea.

Don't miss

The restored fishing lugger 'Enterprise' on display
Exhibits on traditional net-making and boat-building techniques
Historic photographs and stories of Hastings fishing families

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