Battle of Hastings Proms 2011: Thurs 30th June

The Battle of Hastings Proms is an orchestral extravaganza in Hastings' scenic Alexandra Park, returning for its second year on Thursday 30th June 2011.

Join the fun, wave your flags and sing along to all your proms favourites - including classics from The Phantom of the Opera, Carmen and The Sound of Music, as well as traditional crowd-pleasers Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory, and of course, The Dambusters. There's everything you'd expect, with an added twist - all proceeds go to local charities and good causes.

Organised by the Hastings Round Table in conjunction with HBMF, The Battle of Hastings Proms is the proms event of the year - the perfect start to summer!

Programme

The gates open at 6pm; the performance itself will start at 7.30pm - until approximately 9.30pm.

You're welcome to bring your own chairs and hamper. However, space is limited so please have consideration for others when deciding how much ground space to use.

Children 14 and under are free, when accompanied by an adult.

Tickets Available on the Gate

Tickets cost £20 on the door.

Children 14 and under are free, when accompanied by an adult.

Information

Location & Map

The Battle of Hastings Proms is being held in Alexandra Park, Hastings. Here's the full address: Alexandra Park, St Helens Road/Lower Park Road, Hastings, East Sussex.

You can view it on Google Maps (link opens in a new window)

Car parking is very limited near the site. There's no dedicated visitor car park, so you need to park in the centre of Hastings (about a 10 minute walk). We recommend you travel by train, bus, or on foot.

Ticket Prices

Tickets are available to buy in advance or on the gate. Advance tickets are £15; on the gate they are £20. Gates open at 6pm.

Children 14 and under are free, when accompanied by an adult.

Food & Drinks

As with all good Proms nights, food hampers are welcome. In fact, you're encouraged to spread your blankets and dine at your leisure. There will also be a host of local food vendors catering for all tastes.

We want the Battle of Hastings Proms to be a great value night out, so we're keeping the drink prices as low as possible. There will also be a range of soft drinks available. Please feel free to bring your own bottles of wine and champagne.

Bar Selection

There's a selection of over 100 different ales, bitters, milds, and stouts. We have tasting notes for each of the beers to view on the night.

Cider lovers have the choice of Kent-produced Biddenden Cider and Kingston Press. There will also be Thatchers Pear Cider available on draught, for all lovers of perry.

Alternatively, you can buy red and white wine - and bubbly - by the glass, or treat yourself to a refreshing glass of Pimms. A selection of soft drinks are also available.

Other Questions

Are under-18s allowed?
Yes. The Battle of Hastings Proms is a family event, suitable for all ages. However nobody under 18 is allowed at the bar.