Hastings Adventure Playground

One of those spots that actually lives up to its name — this is proper adventure play, not just a couple of swings bolted to tarmac. Kids get real freedom here, with a decent open grass field to tear around on and enough variety to keep them occupied for hours. Best of all, it’s completely free, which around here is becoming rarer than you’d think. There’s a genuine community feel to the place — the kind where locals actually talk to each other and kids from different ages mix without too much drama. Worth knowing about if you’re in Hastings with kids in tow.