Hastings Tap Takeover 2-4 October 2026

Hastings Tap Takeover 2026 is being held this weekend at 19 venues, including from the Crown and Jolly Fisherman in Hastings Old Town, to the Prince Albert and Eel & Bear in the town centre, and the Tower and Prince of Wales in St Leonards, all with different breweries! (website)

Having written very little recently, but I felt it would be rude not to share information about the coming week! Hastings Old Town Carnival officially starts Saturday morning and runs until Sunday week, the 9th of August (website). Have fun folks!

Sad News: Convent Ablaze!

Sadder news, the former convent in Magdalen Road, St Leonards, was set on fire yesterday (BBC), what is it about arsonists and Hastings? No injuries apparently, who owns it I wonder?

William the Conqueror Returns to Hastings!

So, Prince William, Prince of Wales, this time, conquering hearts and no violence this time, but meeting people around the Fishing Quarter and he even played Crazy Golf with friends!

Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green 2026

Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green isn't just about the impressive May Day bank holiday procession (above, near the start in Rock-a-Nore Road), no, we will experience much merrymaking, drinking, music and dancing from Friday the 1st of May and over the weekend. The event culminates with Monday's Procession on the 4th of May, starting at the Fishermen's Museum, Rock-a-Nore Road at 10.15, and proceeding through the old town, up All Saints Street, across The Bourne, down High Street, and up Croft Road to an afternoon of entertainment on the West Hill, and the Slaying of the Jack from 16.00. See the website for full details.

Also, expect to hear and see a few motorbikes too, wear green, and enjoy folks!