Historical Building Tour: 12 Claremont

Built in 1870, 12 Claremont is a prominent five-story Victorian building in the historical area of Trinity Triangle in Hastings. Originally erected as the Claremont Rooms, its rich history includes housing Hastings' first telephone exchange, an art school, and a local workers' reading room.
Following extensive heritage renovations by Hastings Commons, it now operates as a creative hub with workspaces and a gallery space. This will be the first public tour of the building since its reopening, offering a unique opportunity to discover its history, architectural restoration and exciting new chapter.

The 90-minute tour will be led by Project Art Works, whose founders had a studio on the building's top floor more than 25 years ago. Today, Project Art Works has returned to 12 Claremont with a ground-floor gallery championing the work of autistic and learning disabled artists, creating an inclusive space for artists, families, carers and visitors.

Joining the tour will be Amici Studio CIC that now runs the creative hub on the building's top floor. Amici Studio is a multi-use creative space delivering collaborative exhibitions, events and learning activity for artists, creative practitioners and local communities. Learn how the building is inspiring the cultural programme for this new cultural offer.

On the tour we will share stories of the building's past and present, tracing its evolution from the Claremont Rooms to a renewed centre for creativity and community.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:

18.00 - 19.30

Location & directions

12 Claremont, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HA

Directions:

Please enter the building via the Project Art Works gallery on the ground floor.

Contact on day:

Jessica Courtney Bennett

Telephone number:

+441424423555

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book onto the tour so that we can stay in touch about the event. Numbers are restricted so please book a ticket per person.

Booking contact name:

Jessica Courtney Bennett

Booking telephone number:

+441424423555

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historical-building-tour-12-claremont-tickets-1994151247061

Booking opens:

16 Jul 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max number of people:

60

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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