Visitor Information

Location

AutomataFest 2027 will take place in The White Rock Theatre in Hastings, UK on 7-9 May 2027.

The White Rock Theatre

White Rock
Hastings
TN34 1JX

Accommodation

The White Rock Hotel, next door to our venue, are offering a discount for attendees of AutomataFest 2027.

Use the code 'AUTOMATA2027’ to get 8% off bookings of two nights of more. The offer is valid on bookings from 3rd to 10th May 2027 inclusive.

Book Here: The White Rock Hotel

There are also two big chain hotels nearby. Hastings has a Premier Inn & a Travelodge.

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More Automata in the UK

If you want to stay immersed in the wonderful world of automata we can suggest more places to visit. See below or click the map for more places to visit.

Tim Hunkin's Novelty Automation, Holborn, London and The Under the Pier Show, Southwold, Suffolk. Two arcades of coin-operated machines and simulator rides in London and Southwold.

The MAD Museum, Stratford-upon-Avon. The Mechanical Art & Design Museum, displaying interactive pieces of mechanical art, in particular; kinetic art and automata: website.

The House of Automata, Forres, Scotland. The home of Michael and Marie Start and their wonderful collection of old automata: website.

Travel

Train

Hastings train station is less than 15 minutes walk from the venue. There are regular trains from London, the journey time is approx 1hr 35m

Bus

Various Stagecoach Buses stop at the 'Pier' stop nearby.

Car

The nearest large car park is Priory Street Multi Storey. There are smaller car parks that are closer. See this list of car parks on Google maps

Air

The nearest international airport is London Gatwick. You can get a direct train from Gatwick to Hastings. Journey time 1hr 30m