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Hastings Pirate Weekend Gallivant 2021
A note from the Captain…
We’ve been a long time at sea, and the scourge still lurks amongst us – this year’s pirate shenanigans will not be like any other year, we must follow the Toerags’ map!…..
The event will be spread over a weekend – from the evening of Friday 16th July through to Sunday 18th – with pirate fun for everyone in our town’s pubs, venues and attractions. There will be live music, side shows, pirate acts, parrots, storytelling, quizzes and treasure hunts… some fantastic prizes too, and other surprises along the way.
What there won’t be this year are any mass gatherings – no parades, human images, world record attempts or central stage. Some of our venues are small and may require booking: links available in our programme. There will also be online provision for those that don’t wish or are unable to attend.
We encourage everyone to enjoy the day in a safe and respectful manner. If you’re uncomfortable with people around, then why not enjoy our town’s wonderful open spaces, on the beach, parks or hills? Take a picnic and refreshments, dress in your pirate garb, and enjoy the weekend in your pirate bubble (and dispose of your rubbish responsibly). Not all of our taverns can accommodate entertainments under the current restrictions, but many will be hoisting the colours and getting in the spirit: support them with your custom, please respect the current rules, and above all stay safe!
We hope our brethren enjoy dressing up, and making more pirate memories in what the pirate capital of the world has to offer, and please donate generously to Captain Windsor’s maiden voyage (hopefully in 2022) when you can.
We may have to be cautious this year, but we will always be pirates!
Captain Windsor
We are thrilled to welcome Hastings Pier onboard as sponsors of this years gallivant… with shenanigans happening all weekend, a must stop for every pirate…
Programme of Pirate Shenanigans
Friday 16th July Evening Only
In Ye Taverns
- Nags Head 8.30pm – Lovinia Belle ‘The Drag Pirate Queen’
- Goats Ledge – Evening Pirate Shenanigans – pirate cocktails & food specials
- The Fountain on Queens 8.00pm – Live music from ‘The Captains Beard’
- Dr Jekyll’s 7.00pm – Freakshow Friday
- The Hempist All Day – Reggae, Rum’n’Burger
- The Jenny Lind 5.00pm – Jason McNiff’s Sundowner feat. Hannah-Lou And Trevor Moss
- The Stag Inn 8.30pm – Tom Kelly Folk songs and shanties
(booking essential)
Venue Managers: It is your responsibility to ensure that Level 3 current Covid restrictions are adhered to.
Pirates & Attendees: Please respect venue’s house rules and appreciate that they are doing their best in extremely difficult circumstances.
On the Pier
- Captains Windsor’s Pirate Feast from 7pm – Limited Capacity, first come first served (priority to Pirates) – Over 18’s only
In the Pier Beer Garden
Join us for an evening of pirate extravagance in the Pier Beer Garden with Live Music, Drummers, Merry Wenches, Cabaret and Circus Acts. Let the Grub & Grog flow freely and Hoist the Colours – All Hosted by your Compere, Greg Draven as Blackbeard
- Pentacle Drummers
- The Drag Pirate Queen – Lovinia Belle
- The Jolly Roger Band – Pirate Band
- Circus Acts – Kiki La Hula – Black Cherry – Dolly Delicious
- Cabaret – Ooh La- La’s – Scorpio
Programme of Pirate Shenanigans
Saturday 17th July
In Ye Taverns
- The Fountain on Queens – 8.00pm – Mr Ted’s Pirate Pub Quiz
- Goats Ledge – All day – pirate cocktails & food specials, Prizes for best pirate & more
- Duke of Wellington – 7.30pm – Reshad R Live Music
- The Jenny Lind – 4.00pm Jem Turpin & Richard Studholme Live Music
- Tommy’s Pizza – 5.oopm The Jolly Roger Band – Live Music
- The Crown – All Day – Pirate Food and Drink Specials
- The Dolphin – TBC
- The London Trader – TBC
- The Royal Standard – TBC
- The Dragon Bar – TBC
- Dr Jekyll’s – 6.45pm – Showtime Saturday: Bella & the Bourbon boys
- The Hempist – All Day – Reggae, Rum’n’Burger
- The Beach Cafe – All Day – Pirate Cocktails/ special Pirate kid drinks & Pirate Cave
- Southside Wrappers – Special Pirate Weekend Meal Deals
On The Pier
- Pirate Themed Rides, Menu’s and Pirate Market
- Circus Acts
- Face Painting by the Glittery Rainbow and Fantasy Face Painting
- Jack Sparrow & The Redcoats Socially Distanced Meet and Greet
- 6.30pm – 7.30pm (PG strong language may not be suitable for children) in the Memories room – Wayward Voyage – Brought to life by the author, Anna M Holmes in an intimate setting with live music.
‘Set in the so-called Golden Age of piracy, Wayward Voyage brings to life the lives of three individuals who became infamous for their buccaneering exploits – Anne Bonny, ‘Calico Jack’ Rackham and Mary Read.
In the Pier Beer Garden
Limited Capacity, first come first served (priority to Pirates) – Over 18’s only after 7pm and all children to be accompanied by an adult before 7pm
Live Music from 12pm to 10.00pm interwoven with Live Action Stunts, Drum Offs, Circus Acts, and Live DJ’s all for your delight! All Hosted by Shipmate Alan
- Captain’s Beard
- Completely Scuppered
- Rattlebag
- Jolly Roger
- Admiral Finn
- Dirty Spoons
- The Old Time Sailors
Hastings Town Centre – 11.00am to 5.00pm
Hastings Pirate Gallivant Treasure Hunt – Can you crack the parrots QR-arrr Code?
Free to Enter Grand Prize draw – win an X-box X and a whole lot of other loot!
Pirate Stalls
Side Shows and Kiddy rides
Wandering Circus Acts
Jack Sparrow & The Redcoats Socially Distanced Meet and Greet
Hastings Pelham Beach – 12.00pm to 4.00pm
In the Volleyball Court – Tots Treasure Hunt and Story Telling – Presented by the Hastleons
Enjoy our town’s fantastic Pirate-themed amusements at the fabulous Flamingo Park with a big ship’s wheel, Pirate Swingship and something that looks like a crow’s nest! Also, the Pirate Crazy Golf and the Miniature Railway Pirate Express going from here to the fun at Rock-a-Nore.
Hastings Rock-a-Nore 11.00am to 4.00pm
Pirates & Parrots – 12pm -4pm – Live Parrot display
Hastings Aquarium – 11.00am to 3.00pm
The Curse of the Drowned Pirate – Live Actor Tours
The Shipwreck Museum – Pirate History Master Story Telling – interactive experience for children (Master Storytelling about the Diamond Ship, what you didn’t know about pirates). Get to hold real Pirate Artefacts and get to learn tons of pirate facts! 3x Shows daily – 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm (Booking Advised)
Radiator Arts Children workshop – 12pm – 3pm – Free Activity – Let the little one’s make ghastly sea creatures or pirate accessories for their costume!
Programme of Pirate Shenanigans
Sunday 18th July
In Ye Taverns
- The Fountain on Queens 4.oopm to 8.00pm – Sue Tilly’s Pirate Radio
- Goats Ledge All day merriment with pirate cocktails and food specials, treasure hunts & more
- Duke of Wellington 12.00pm to 4.00pm – Pirate BBQ & Prize for the best dressed Pirate
- The Jenny Lind TBC
- The Stag Inn 4.00pm – Captain Clement (booking only)
- The Crown All Day – Pirate Food and Drink Specials
- The Dolphin TBC
- The London Trader TBC
- The Royal Standard TBC
- The Dragon Bar TBC
- Dr Jekyll’s 7.00pm – Rufus Stone Band (booking advised)
- The Hempist All Day – Reggae, Rum’n’Burger
- The Beach Cafe – All Day – Pirate Cocktails/ special Pirate kid drinks & Pirate Cave
- Southside Wrappers – Special Pirate Weekend Meal Deals
On The Pier
- Pirate Themed Rides, Menu’s and Pirate Market
- Circus Acts
- Face Painting by the Glittery Rainbow and Fantasy Face Painting
- Jack Sparrow & The Redcoats Socially Distanced Meet and Greet
- 6.30pm – 7.30pm (PG strong language may not be suitable for children) in the Memories room – Wayward Voyage – Brought to life by the author, Anna M Holmes in an intimate setting with live music.
- Set in the so-called Golden Age of piracy, Wayward Voyage brings to life the lives of three individuals who became infamous for their buccaneering exploits – Anne Bonny, ‘Calico Jack’ Rackham and Mary Read.
In the Pier Beer Garden
Limited Capacity, first come first served (priority to Pirates) – Over 18’s only after 7pm and all children to be accompanied by an adult before 7pm
Live Music from 12pm to 6.30pm interwoven with Live Action Stunts, Drum Offs, Circus Acts, and Live DJ’s all for your delight! All Hosted by Shipmate Alan
- Completely Scuppered
- Rattlebag
- Press Gang
- Admiral Finn
- Blair
Hastings Town Centre – 11.00am to 5.00pm
Hastings Pirate Gallivant Treasure Hunt – Can you crack the parrots QR-arrr Code?
Free to Enter Grand Prize draw – win an X-box X and a whole lot of other loot!
Pirate Stalls
Side Shows and Kiddy rides
Wandering Circus Acts
Jack Sparrow & The Redcoats Socially Distanced Meet and Greet
Hastings Pelham Beach – 12.00pm to 4.00pm
In the Volleyball Court – Tots Treasure Hunt and Story Telling – Presented by the Hastleons
Enjoy our town’s fantastic Pirate-themed amusements at the fabulous Flamingo Park with a big ship’s wheel, Pirate Swingship and something that looks like a crow’s nest! Also, the Pirate Crazy Golf and the Miniature Railway Pirate Express going from here to the fun at Rock-a-Nore.
Hastings Rock-a-Nore 11.00am to 4.00pm
Pirates & Parrots –12pm to 4pm – Live Parrot display
Hastings Aquarium – 11.00am to 3.00pm
The Curse of the Drowned Pirate – Live Actor Tours
The Shipwreck Museum – Pirate History Master Story Telling – interactive experience for children (Master Storytelling about the Diamond Ship, what you didn’t know about pirates). Get to hold real Pirate Artefact’s and get to learn tons of pirate facts! 3x Shows daily 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm – Booking Advised
Radiator Arts – 12pm to 3pm – Children’s Workshop – Free Activity – Let the little one’s make ghastly sea creatures or pirate accessories for their costume!
Side Shows TBC
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