Forests & woodlands · South East England
Hastings Country Park
In or near Fairlight.
Hastings Country Park is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ore · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hastings Country Park, the nearest railway station is Ore, located 2.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TN35 5DT, and entry to the park is free.
About
Hastings Country Park is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1974. Coordinates: 50.8681°, 0.6262°.
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Official information
Hastings Country Park is a natural area offering scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and wildlife observation. It is a space for visitors to enjoy the natural landscape and explore various trails.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hastings Cliffs to Pett Beach SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hastings Country Park was formed in 1974 and covers 345 hectares (850 acres) east of Hastings in England. Sandstone cliffs, glens covered with gorse and trees, footpaths, nature trails, picnic areas and ample car parking are some of the features at the country park. Set in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is also a Local Nature Reserve as Hastings Country Park & Fairlight Place Farm. An area of 184.5 hectares (456 acres) has been designated Hastings Cliffs Special Area of Conservation. Most of the park is in Hastings Cliffs to Pett Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and it is also part of Hastings Cliffs Special Area of Conservation and Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay Special Protection Area. Two areas in the park are Geological Conservation Review sites.
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Background
History
The park supported considerable human activity in prehistoric times. Archaeological finds and landmarks date from Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Romano-British, Saxon, Medieval, post-Medieval, Victorian to World War II periods. A large majority of the park has been identified as an Area of Archaeological Interest, within which, a large area of the East Hill is a designated Ancient Monument.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8681, 0.6262
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Hastings
- Parish
- Hastings, unparished area
- Postcode
- TN35 5DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hastings and Rye
- Established
- 1974
- Nearest railway station
- Ore — 2.4 km
- Opening
- 7 days a week, dawn until dusk
- Official site
- www.hastings.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: r8605814 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Hastings Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hastings Country Park - Fairlight Road.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Christ Church, Ore
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hastings Country Park?
- Hastings Country Park is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN35 5DT), in the parish of Hastings, unparished area.
- What is Hastings Country Park?
- Hastings Country Park is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hastings Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Ore, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN35 5DT.
- When was Hastings Country Park built?
- Built or established in 1974.
- Who owns Hastings Country Park?
- Hastings Country Park is owned by Hastings Borough Council.
- Is Hastings Country Park a protected site?
- Yes — Hastings Country Park is part of the Hastings Cliffs to Pett Beach SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hastings Country Park free to visit?
- Yes, Hastings Country Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hastings Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Ore, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN35 5DT.