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Fishermen's Museum

Rockanore Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW, England
01424 461446
Ranked #1 of 28 attractions in Hastings
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Hastings, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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Interesting to see how it used to be done. What an hard life the old fishermen had. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Great little place a must, free to get in has a full size fishing boat inside which you can climb onto. More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Very informative insight into the area's history, small contribution requested (£1 Adults) but well worth it for a quick tour of some nice artifacts & interesting object's. More

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Fareham, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Great little museum giving an insight to Hastings fishing history. Free entry and warm welcome! More

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Hastings
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Quaint little Museum, very good for info on the fishing fleet (obviously) well worth a visit if in the area! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

For such a small museum a lot of care by the local community has gone into the museum. Free entry, so make sure you drop a few coins into the barrel. We loved it and went twice. More

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Hastings, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

the children love it, and are encouraged to get up on the boat and feel the artifacts. good activiteis for the children More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Right by the carparks this little museum has loads of interesting photos and information about the history of fishing in Hastings Outside are the traditional fishermans huts. The museum is free but you can make a donation More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

jam packed full of information, photos, artifatcs and local stories a good half hours worth at least, right amoungst the fishermans huts. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

How did they get that boat inside? The pictures and information was interesting and we enjoyed looking at the heritage in and around Hastings fishermen. More

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