Visitor Information

Location

AutomataFest will take place in The Observer Building and CMT's Mechanical Making Space in Hastings, UK on 9-11 May 2025.

These two neighbouring buildings are part of the Hastings Commons.

The Observer Building

53 Cambridge Road
Hastings
TN34 1DT

Mechanical Making Space

Unit 1 Rock House Basement
The Alley, Claremont
Hastings
TN34 1 HA

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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.

Accommodation

Book your stay for a weekend immersed in automata and discover the historic town of Hastings.

The White Rock Hotel

This sea front hotel is close to Hastings Pier and 5 minutes walk from our venue. Quote 'Automata' to get a 5% discount & access 2 night only stays when you book directly with the hotel.

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Vive Hotel

This modern hotel is close to Hastings Station and a 5 minute walk from our venue. Book by telephone and mention AutomataFest to get a standard studio at the discounted rate of £85/night.

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