Living in Hastings is a unique experience, close to the beach and fresh sea air. It is generally cheaper to live here than in London.

Great Discount for our Hastings students!

How you get the Fusion Card:

What you get with this card:

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General guidelines on the cost of living:

FOOD & DRINK

Lunch – takeaway sandwich, snack and drink from Boots    £3.49

Lunch – in a cafe   £3.50 - £7.00

Meal in a pub/restaurant      £10 - £25

Cup of tea/coffee in cafe      80p - £1.90

Pint of lager      £2.00

Glass of wine     £2.50

ENTERTAINMENT

Cinema Tickets   £8.00

Theatre Ticket    £20

Special Exhibitions    Free-£5

Music concerts      £20

Comedy Nights     £20

Nightclubs    Free - £15

SHOPPING

British people love shopping and you can find a shop for every budget . British shops have regular sales and many clothes here can be bought at a much cheaper price than overseas. Shops in the UK do not close for lunch. Shops in Hastings are generally open from 9:00/10:00am to 5:30pm.

BANKS

ATM machines accept any card with the VISA, MAESTRO or CIRRUS logo. ATM machines are outside every bank, many supermarkets and inside some corner shops (beware the machines in corner shops charge a transaction fee!!)

Banks are open 9:00am – 4:30pm.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Weekly bus passes can be purchased for approximately £10 per week. These are called ‘Mega Rider’ tickets and are bought on the bus from the bus driver.