Fabulous place. It has everything you need in entertainment under one roof. Shades of the…read moreMackintosh era and featured in the Poirot series. The restaurant menu has an oustanding selection and covers extensive tastes. Great acoustics for shows. Outstanding architecture.

A very nice venue went to see level 42 brilliant acoustics the sound was great. Drinks were a bit…read moreon the expensive side . And they don't sell coffee in evening which was a disappointment having driven quite a long way . The parking was nice and cheap. An ample sized car park outside. Lovely 1920s architecture.Overall a pretty good experience 10/10

This is another of those pretty cool shops to snoop around when you're somewhere away from home…read more There are some really cool piece of art and etchings in here, not something I would normally look at too much but I have been here a few times as everything they have is current and often quite rare. Great place to visit if you know and love your art!

Farming world is a good place for a day out with the kids. There is a wide range of livestock on…read moredisplay, some of which is available to be petted, with the majority being available for a pretty close examination. There is an excellent kids play area and pretty decent cafe serving a range of hot food, drinks and sandwiches. The kids play area includes an air pillow (like a bouncy castle but stuck in the ground), slides, climbing frame, swings and probably some other stuff that I can't remember. There is a bird display which occurs a few times each day and an excellent tractor ride round the farm which the kids loved. Farming world is conveniently located just a couple of minutes from the end of the M2.

All i shall say is what a great day out if you have children or are a child like person.read more

Amazing National Trust place to visit! Both the house and the gardens have a lot of character and…read morehistory and there are activities for children. I travelled 40 miles to get here: it was definitely worth the journey! It was full of information boards and facts and all interior and exterior design was original. Bateman's contains a tearoom (which I didn't visit) but it looked great. All well kept. I also enjoyed visiting the Mill. Definitely worth a visit, I shall definitely be returning. I'd recommend this to anyone! Tip: If you are a NT member, remember to bring your cards for parking and entry. If you aren't a member, bring some change for parking!

We really enjoyed touring the home and gardens of Rudyard Kipling. We arrived at 9:30 before it…read moreopened and took a long walk through the fields surrounding the house. The gardens opened at 10 and the house at 11. The gardens are relatively small compared to some of the other houses we have visited. I especially liked the old mill. That was there when Kipling bought the house in the early 20th century it he made changes to it. The house itself was beautiful and devoid of many modern conveniences. I found it to be more like an early 1800s home than 1900s when he lived there.

It's a castle, it's made of stone and it's very old. Built by the Normans or built to keep them…read moreout, can't remember which. There are some cannons outside and one of those wood plaques with a hole where you can attach someone's head and point and laugh at them. Yea, I should have taken a picture to make this easier. The castle courtyard is small like my backyard at home. I didn't pay the £4 it costs to enter, because it didn't look like it would be worth it.

Very modest local history museum. Entry fee is UKP 4 for an adult. small kids (maximum 3) get free…read moreentry. The items on display aren't very special, and it's a small place that won't occupy your time for more than 20 minutes. The tower itself is more appealing and rewarding than the inside. There's an authentic women's prison cell which is interesting, simple multimedia presentation included. The place does offer special activities for children, and for families with smaller fry it might be worth a visit. Not suitable for disabled people! If you do visit, make sure to drop by at the adjacent Ypres Castle Inn, a pub that offers a good selection of ales, solid food and a great view from the outside seating area.

Lovely small museum on the lives (and deaths) of fishermen in the area. Hastings was an important…read morefishing port back in the day, and this place offers a fascinating glimpse into its history, albeit often tragic. There are countless items to explore, most of them donated by local people over the years. Heart and centre of the exhibit is an original fishing boat, but there are numerous tools, memorabilia, newspaper articles and historical photos to see. Entry is free, you're welcome to take photos, please leave a small donation before your departure. When in Hastings, this place is a must. Hastings Contemporary (art gallery) and the Shipwreck Museum are close by, too.

This small Hastings Museum in what was the Fisherman's church documents what may be a passing way…read moreof life, and of course the maritime history of this seaside town. Inside is a large boat, the Lugger, and around it are photos, paintings and all sorts of fishing artifacts. We had a short time for tourist activities, so we popped in just to see a stereo viewer donated by a local artist, Peter Creswell. His exhibit is not to be missed. What you have is a modern view master, and photos of old fisherman and fishing life in 3D. The photos, seen under the view, are amazing works of art. The photo of the old fisherman was awesome. Every line, hair and detail stood out.You can sense how a tough way of life took its toll on the subject and his grit and commitment to his life in every wrinkle. You feel as if you can touch the subjects in the photo. It should be noted that Peter Creswell did the photography himself and also designed the Viewer, itself a optical marvel. Ask the friendly person at the counter to change the photos for you so you see them all. It's a chance to see life as it was, all in 3D. The Creswell viewer will only have one photo in it(or rather 2 of the same, to get the 3D effect). If you have any interest in photography and optics, this is one of the exhibits that will rock your world. The museum is free of charge. You may donate what you wish or the suggested. The museum has lovely souvenirs.

There are loads of different displays to see and it will definitely appeal to anyone interested in…read moretrue crime. There is a little movie theatre where you can watch criminals talking about their crimes which may not be suitable for children as it's a bit on the macabre side. The location is brilliant; it's housed within caves under an old hotel. I went with a friend and we had a good hour's wander around the museum :)

A good friend and I were wandering through Hastings when we happened upon this place. We didn't…read morereally expect much from it, but as lovers of anything crime-related, we decided to give it a go. I have to say that it really did not disappoint. The museum is fantastic. It has lots of genuine morbid artifacts such as the Acid Bath Killer's barrels and bath, a genuine lethal injection bed and articles of clothing worn by serial killers. The walls are adorned with information about history's most infamous psychopaths and chilling photographs of hundreds of earth's most vile humans. I would highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in learning about the fascinating horrible histories of humanity's most warped individuals. This one is definitely not for the faint-hearted.