The park was designed by the notable landscape architect Robert Marnock.
The valley contains the Old Roar Gill, a Site of Special Scientific Interest known for its unique geological features and temperate rainforest flora.
It was developed on the site of a former reservoir and agricultural land to provide work for local unemployed men.
The park contains an extensive collection of rare conifers, some of which were original 1880s plantings.
The fishing lakes are home to species including common and mirror carp, tench, and roach.
Alexandra Park is a 109-acre Victorian-style public park that stretches nearly two miles through the valley of the Old Roar Gill. The park is designated as a Grade II listed site on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. It features a series of interconnected reservoirs, including the lower, middle, and upper ponds, which are used for recreational fishing. The grounds contain an extensive collection of botanical specimens and rare exotic trees planted during the park's late 19th-century inception. A bandstand sits at the heart of the park, surrounded by formal flower beds and winding woodland paths. The park was officially opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1882. It acts as a green corridor linking the residential areas of Hastings to the surrounding countryside.
The elevated stone bridge overlooking the middle lake.
Wear waterproof footwear if exploring the wooded valley paths, as the ground can become muddy after rain.
Bring a permit if you intend to fish in the designated reservoirs.
Explore the northern 'wild' section of the park to see the stream and waterfall hidden within the woodland.
Do not attempt to swim in the reservoirs as they are for fishing and wildlife conservation only.
Dogs must be kept under control; littering is strictly prohibited to maintain the SSSI status of the valley.
