Family Day: Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry
Hastings Contemporary, Hastings · 29 October 2026
Image: Hastings ContemporaryA drop-in family day at Hastings Contemporary, running from 11am to 4pm, with activities across the gallery and an artist-led workshop in the studio. Activities draw on the Bayeux Tapestry and the events leading to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Led by artists Chantelle Brett and Claire Griffiths, it suits families during the October half-term.
Highlights
- Drop-in activities in every space of the gallery, no booking needed
- Artist-led studio workshop led by Chantelle Brett and Claire Griffiths
- Under 18s go free; gallery admission applies to adults
Getting there
Hastings Contemporary, TN34 3DW
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