CHILDREN & FAMILY

THE GOLDEN AGE ENCAMPMENT

Pelham Beach, Hastings (Saturday 18th July – Saturday 19th July)

The crew of the Phoenix is a Living History group who spend a good deal of time researching and bringing to life the time of the Golden Age Of Piracy – 1695 – 1725.

We are not pirates – we are a strictly legitimate, tax free, import and export trading company. And any suggestion of improper or illegal activity be it sea bourne or on the shores of England are vicious slanders and lies!

We aim to present many walks of life from the time of the reign of Queen Anne and then George I. We do have ragged sailors who are well armed, but we are often accompanied by Marine soldiers and many civilians, from cooks to washerwomen, and surgeons to the local squire.

We can often be found in our tavern – The Ship Ashore or Cookie’s Coffee shop. Life in the early 18th century is dangerous and we always come well prepared, our swords and guns are never far away. SO make sure you come and find us and find out about life in the 18th Century and the ‘real’ pirates of the Caribbean

PIRATE SIDESHOWS & GAMES

Butlers Gap, George Street, Hastings

Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th July

Fun for all the family, try winning some booty! Pirate-themed hoopla, skull-shy and test of strength!

SMUGGLER’S WORKSHOP

The Smuggler’s Workshop, Pelham Crescent, Hastings

The Smuggler workshop is aimed at young Buccaneers who may want to indulge in some creativity. We will have games, colouring, pirate treasure, skulls and other nautical crafts and photo opportunities. Also learn about smuggling from days gone by. Suggested  donation £2 (Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th July)

PIRATES OF THE WEST

Discovery Centre & Community Garden, Freshfields, St Leonards-on-Sea

Saturday 18th July – 12 Noon – 3pm

RADIATOR ARTS

Outside Hastings Aquarium, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings

Saturday 18th July and Sunday 19th July – 10am-3pm 

Panning for gold!  Free, donations welcome

CAPTAIN DAN TASTIC

Volleyball Court, Pelham Beach, Hastings

Saturday 18th July – 11am-12.30pm

Sunday 19th July – 3.30pm-5pm

Captain Dan Tastic will take the children on a great adventure! 
– across the high seas
– adventuring up volcanoes
– through shark infested waters 
– into the heat of battle against naughty pirates
– finish up with some big tricks that will amaze the children & adults!
The children will feel like real pirates on an epic adventure!

Free, donations welcome

Best for groups of children between the ages of 3 – 10, the show is a mixture of pirate magic and exciting games – non-stop fun to keep all of the children engaged!

FISHERMEN’S MUSEUM

Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings

Saturday 18th July

HASTINGS AQUARIUM

Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings

Saturday 18th July – Sunday 19th July 

HASTINGS CASTLE

Castle Hill Road, Hastings

Saturday 18 July:

CASTLE SUNDOWNER X CATCHMYDRIFT?

Pirate Record Party 5pm-11pm

A family-friendly party to watch the sun go down, moving into a night-time party session.

Beats-BBQ-Bar & Swashbucklin’

Early Bird: £9

Adults: £12

Kids: £2

Sunday 19 July:

1.30pm-4.30pm

Hoist the Pirate Flag! Pirate Hat Making! Gold Coin Treasure Hunt!

‘THE DIAMOND SHIP’ Storytelling with Adrian. Imagine with us the swashbuckling and surprising true story of the greatest pirate ship hoard ever captured! Told by ex-pirate and storyteller of the Golden Hinde ship, Adrian Beckenham.

Shanty music and live accordian singalong with Ellie. 

Drinks and Ice cream available at the ticket office, toasties and more at the West Hill kiosk.

Tickets free with Castle Entry Fee. Castle open 10am-5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

THE ALTERNATIVE MARKET AND CREATIVE HUB

5 Harold Place (Upstairs), Hastings

SHIPWRECK MUSEUM

 Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings

Why don’t you “Hove to” at the Shipwreck Museum while on your circumnavigation of Pirates Day. Young Buccaneers can take a closer gander at the good ship “Woodnut” and strike a Pirates pose aboard this sloop that’s rigged like the Pirate boats of old.
Returning Rye Bay Yacht Squadron have a hands on  display boat that little Pirates are welcome to view, learn a seamanship skill or two and enjoy the photo opportunity. 

Free admission, donations welcome

10.30am-5pm

HASTINGS ADVENTURE GOLF

Seafront, Old Town, Hastings

Opening 364 days a year, Hastings Adventure Golf boasts 3 championship courses – Pirate, Adventure and Crazy Golf! Home to the World Crazy Golf championship, the attraction is open 8.30am to 10pm.